Led Zeppelin announce Record Store Day release then scrap it

Led Zeppelin onstage at Earls Court in 1975

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Earlier today, Led Zeppelin's website, forum and social media channels announced that "A replica of the Trampled Underfoot 1975 UK promo single will be released on 7" vinyl for Record Store Day Black Friday, on November 28."

Shortly afterwards, all details of the announcement were removed from the band's official online accounts, without explanation or further detail.

The Trampled Underfoot promo single, which featured Black Country Woman on the B-side, was originally given to UK retailers who ordered ten or more copies of 1975's Physical Graffiti album, and has gone on to become a collector's item. The single was officially released in other markets, including the US and Canada.

This isn't the first time Led Zeppelin have been the subject of a now-you-see-it-now-you-don't single release. In 2020, the band announced the reissue of a Japanese vinyl 7" single of their 1970 single Immigrant Song as a limited edition of 19,700 copies, but the release was scrapped the day before it was due to be shipped.

"With great regret, Warner Music must inform Led Zeppelin fans that the Immigrant Song / Hey, Hey, What Can I Do 7” single has been cancelled," wrote the band's label. "We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this may have caused. Refunds will be available at point of purchase."

Earlier this month, Led Zeppelin released a 50th Anniversary triple vinyl deluxe edition of Physical Graffiti, including a poster, and a four-track live EP recorded at Earls Court in 1975 and at Knebworth Park in 1979.

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