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Why didn't Led Zeppelin come up with a more unique title than Led Zeppelin IV for their fourth album?
Jimmy Page decided that Led Zeppelin's fourth album would feature four hand-drawn symbols instead of a title. It is referred to as the fourth album and Led Zeppelin IV.
How did the no title but symbols idea for Led Zeppelin's fourth album go over initially?
The record company were strongly against the no title idea, but Led Zeppelin stood their ground and refused to hand over the master tapes until their decision was accepted.

Question: How well was the album actually received by audiences?
Self-contained rewrite: How well was the album Led Zeppelin IV actually received by audiences?