Now and zen is the fourth solo studio album by robert plant, released 29 february 1988 by es paranza records, plant's own label.

The album made the top 10 in the us (no. 6) And uk (no. 10). It was certified triple platinum by the riaa on 7 september 2001. The album was produced by tim palmer, robert plant, and phil johnstone. Background and recording the tracks ;heaven knows; and ;tall cool one feature led zeppelin guitarist jimmy page. (On the liner notes, pages participation on the songs is noted with a zoso symbol.)



In response to the beastie boys; unauthorized sampling of some led zeppelin songs on their 1986 album licensed to ill, plant also used samples from led zeppelin songs (;whole lotta love, dazed and confused black dog,custard pie;, and ;the ocean;) on ;tall cool one;, additionally singing words from when the levee breaks;. Cassette and booklet in vg condition