
Metal pin badge featuring Led Zeppelin's 'Swan Song' logo with winged angel figure
History
This pin badge represents the iconic Swan Song Records logo, the record label founded by Led Zeppelin in 1974. The design features the Evening Star, a winged figure based on a painting by William Rimmer titled 'Evening: The Fall of Day' (1869). The Swan Song label was active from 1974 to 1983 and released albums by Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, and other artists. These badges became popular collectibles among Led Zeppelin fans and rock memorabilia enthusiasts during the 1970s and continue to be sought after today. The Swan Song imagery became synonymous with Led Zeppelin's later career and remains one of the most recognizable symbols in rock music history. Such items appeal to dedicated Led Zeppelin collectors, vintage rock memorabilia enthusiasts, and music historians who value authentic period merchandise from one of rock's most influential bands.
Origin
United Kingdom
Maker
Swan Song Records merchandise
Time period
circa 1974-1983