🎸🔆 Led Zeppelin – Houses of the Holy (1973, 1st Pressing – PR

 Presswell • RL Mastering) 🔆🎸

VG+ VINYL / VG COVER — COSMETIC ISSUES & MINOR SPLITTING NOTED

Add this desirable 1973 first pressing of Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy to your collection — featuring the legendary Robert Ludwig (“RL”) mastering and pressed at the PR Presswell plant, one of the most sought‑after combinations among Zeppelin collectors for its powerful, dynamic sound.

The vinyl is graded VG+, with some scratches visible, but it retains solid gloss and strong playback overall, consistent with a VG+ grade.
The cover is graded VG, showing cosmetic issues and minor seam splitting, all clearly reflected in the grading. Despite the wear, the jacket remains intact and fully functional.

A great opportunity to own a true first pressing with RL mastering at a realistic collector price.

⭐ Why This Copy Belongs in Your Collection

✅ 1973 first pressing
✅ PR Presswell (PR) plant
✅ RL (Robert Ludwig) mastering — highly regarded hot cut
✅ VG+ vinyl — scratches noted, strong playback
✅ VG cover — cosmetic wear and minor splitting disclosed
✅ One of the most collected Led Zeppelin albums

🎵 CLASSIC TRACKS FROM HOUSES OF THE HOLY

🎧 “The Song Remains the Same” — Explosive album opener
🎧 “The Ocean” — Funky, heavy Zeppelin swagger
🎧 “Over the Hills and Far Away” — Acoustic‑to‑electric perfection
🎧 “No Quarter” — Dark, atmospheric masterpiece
🎧 “D’yer Mak’er” — Genre‑bending groove

🎶 ABOUT THIS PRESSING

Released in 1973, Houses of the Holy marked a creative leap for Led Zeppelin, blending hard rock, funk, reggae, and expansive studio experimentation.
Early U.S. pressings with “RL” in the deadwax, mastered by Robert Ludwig, are especially prized for their volume, clarity, and punch. The Presswell (PR) plant is one of the preferred early production runs for collectors.

📀 GRADING DESCRIPTION

Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+)

• Some scratches present
• Good gloss
• Strong playback overall

Cover: Very Good (VG)

• Cosmetic wear present
• Minor seam splitting noted
• Jacket intact and usable

(Photos will show exact condition — please review carefully.)

📚 GRADING GUIDE

NM: Nearly flawless
VG+: Light wear, excellent playback
VG: Noticeable cosmetic wear, fully playable
G: Heavy wear or damage

📦 SHIPPING

$6.50

• Packed securely in a rigid LP mailer
• Vinyl shipped outside the cover to prevent further splitting
• Combined shipping: Only $2.00 per additional LP

✅ Final Note

If you’re searching for a true 1973 first pressing of Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy with the coveted PR Presswell RL mastering, and you’re comfortable with a VG sleeve, this is a strong, honest example of one of Zeppelin’s most collectible albums.

👉 Buy It Now and add this classic RL‑cut Zeppelin LP to your collection!