In Through the Out Door cover art

  Studio Album · No. 8

In Through the Out Door Songwriting Credits by Led Zeppelin

1979 Swan Song Records 7 tracks 42 min

Produced by Jimmy Page  ·  Engineered by Leif Mases, Lennart Ostlund

Swan Song Records Hard RockArt Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 7 of 7 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 7 / 7 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 7 tracks with documented writers, by whether Led Zeppelin carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
7 trackswritten by Led Zeppelin 0 tracksoutside writers
Led Zeppelin's roles on this album

Share of the 7 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

7
Tracks
3
Lyricists
1
Producers
10 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1979
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Album Package (1980, Nominated)
Data Insight

This album marks John Paul Jones's largest writing role in the band, as he co-wrote six of the seven tracks while Page was less involved during a difficult personal period. Jones's keyboards and synthesizers drive the record's distinctive sound. 'All My Love' is credited only to Plant and Jones, one of just two Led Zeppelin originals with no Page writing credit, alongside 'South Bound Saurez.' 'Fool in the Rain' is a Page, Plant, and Jones composition, while the opener 'In the Evening' is credited to Jones, Page, and Plant.

In Through the Out Door is the 1979 eighth studio album by Led Zeppelin and the last released before John Bonham's death in 1980. Recorded in three weeks at Polar Studios in Stockholm during November and December 1978 and produced by Jimmy Page, the album leans into hard rock and art rock with prominent keyboard work, as John Paul Jones wrote or co-wrote six of its seven tracks. Robert Plant sang lead while Page played guitar, Jones handled bass and keyboards, and Bonham played drums, on songs including "In the Evening", "Fool in the Rain", and "All My Love". The album reached number 1 on both the Billboard 200, where it held the top spot for seven weeks, and the UK Albums Chart, and it was certified 6 times platinum in the United States. Its strong sales were credited with helping revive a struggling American record industry.

Track Listing & Credits 7 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
In the Evening
John Paul JonesJimmy PageRobert Plant John BaldwinJimmy PageRobert Plant Jimmy Page Robert Plant (Lead Vocals)
2
South Bound Saurez
John Paul JonesRobert Plant John BaldwinRobert Plant Jimmy Page Robert Plant (Lead Vocals)
3
Fool in the Rain #21
John Paul JonesJimmy PageRobert Plant John BaldwinJimmy PageRobert Plant Jimmy Page Robert Plant (Lead Vocals)
4
Hot Dog
Jimmy PageRobert Plant Jimmy PageRobert Plant Jimmy Page Robert Plant (Lead Vocals)
5
Carouselambra
John Paul JonesJimmy PageRobert Plant John BaldwinJimmy PageRobert Plant Jimmy Page Robert Plant (Lead Vocals)
6
All My Love
John Paul JonesRobert Plant John BaldwinRobert Plant Jimmy Page Robert Plant (Lead Vocals)
7
I'm Gonna Crawl
John Paul JonesJimmy PageRobert Plant John BaldwinJimmy PageRobert Plant Jimmy Page Robert Plant (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

RP
Robert Plant
Writer · Vocals
On this album7 written
JB
John Baldwin
Writer
On this album6 written
JP
John Paul Jones
Writer
On this album6 written
JP
Jimmy Page
Writer · Producer
On this album5 written

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Frequently Asked Questions In Through the Out Door

When was In Through the Out Door released and on what label?
In Through the Out Door was released on August 22, 1979 in the US on Swan Song Records, the band's own label. It was Led Zeppelin's eighth studio album. The record reached number one on both the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart.
Where was In Through the Out Door recorded?
The album was recorded in November and December 1978 at Polar Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, the studio owned by ABBA. Jimmy Page produced the sessions. It was the band's final studio album.
Why did John Paul Jones have such a big role on In Through the Out Door?
John Paul Jones co-wrote six of the seven tracks, more than on any other Led Zeppelin album. Jimmy Page was less involved during this period, which left Jones's keyboard and synthesizer work driving much of the songwriting. The result is a more keyboard-forward sound than earlier records.
Who wrote All My Love on In Through the Out Door?
'All My Love' is credited to Robert Plant and John Paul Jones, with no writing contribution from Jimmy Page. It is one of only two original Led Zeppelin songs Page had no part in writing, the other being 'South Bound Saurez.' Plant wrote it in memory of his young son Karac, who died in 1977.
How did Fool in the Rain perform on the charts?
'Fool in the Rain' peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1980. It was Led Zeppelin's final US single and features a samba-influenced middle section. The song is credited to Page, Plant, and Jones.
Was In Through the Out Door Led Zeppelin's last studio album?
Yes. It was the band's final studio album before drummer John Bonham died in September 1980, after which Led Zeppelin disbanded. The later release Coda collected leftover outtakes rather than new sessions.
Did In Through the Out Door receive any awards?
The album earned a 1980 Grammy nomination for Best Album Package for its Hipgnosis-designed packaging. It did not win the category. The cover was famously sold in a plain brown paper bag with multiple interior variations.

Sources

Wikipedia: In Through the Out Door Wikipedia: Fool in the Rain Wikipedia: All My Love (Led Zeppelin song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: In Through the Out Door by Led Zeppelin