LED ZEPPELIN III 1st UK PRESS PLUM/RED LABELS - STUNNING Condition - WOW

	£		160
	$		212

LED ZEPPELIN ''LED ZEPPELIN III'' AWESOME ORIGINAL 1ST UK PRESSING!!!

CAT NO. 2401002

ORIGINAL THICK CHUNKY VINYL

ORIGINAL HEAVY DUTY E.DAY &CO COVER WITH FULLY FUNCTIONING WHEEL! (FULLY LAMINATED)

ORIGINAL MASTER PRESSERS SIGNATURE HAND ECHED ON THE RUN OFF GROOVES ''DO WHAT THOU WILT'' and ''SO MOTE IT BE'' (ONLY 1ST PRESS)

PLUM\RED LABELS (ONLY 1ST PRESS)

EARLIEST PRESS (HAND ETCHED MATRIX)!  Peter Grant credits on both sides of the labels! (only earliest press)

A very early/earliest original UK pressing Led Zeppelin III and totally complete. This early pressing features Peter Grant credits on both sides of the labels (only found on the earliest plum/red Atlantic labelled pressings), and hand etched matrixes on both sides!

The audio is absolutely awesome throughout and absolutely stunning separation and a real deep basey feel that in my opinion can only be acheived from the earliest pressings and there is no other format than these early UK vinyls that even come close to the awesome feel that is produced!  

This is totaly complete with the original Atlantic poly sleeve and 1st issue E.Day gatefold with fully functional wheel, made and printed in England! (later pressings were made in Germany) 

I have tried to give my personal opinion when describing items listed, although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as I heard it.

I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light! Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!

THE MATRIX

SIDE 1. 2421002 A-5 (HAND ETCHED)''DO WHAT THOU WILT'' (HAND ETCHED ON THE RUN OFF GROOVES ONLY 1ST PRESS) 

SIDE 2. 2431002 B-5 (HAND ETCHED) ''SO MOTE IT BE'' (HAND ETCHED ON THE RUN OFF GROOVES ONLY 1ST PRESS) 

The Vinyl

On visual  initial inspection this vinyl looks absolutely superb. Still retains its original glossy sheen from new!! This is the original heavier thicker type of vinyl with deeper grooves only found on these original 1st pressings!!! They are also more robust than later pressings which were more flimsier!!!!

In strong light only 1 or two very tiny whispy sleeve removal marks are present - (Importantly there are no needle marks that cause any loud clicks or pops)  

 I would visually grade this at least NEAR MINT

The Audio Quality

  I have carefully played this through track for track as usual at very loud volume on a top system  prior to listing!  

The audio separation is amazing and the vibrancy and basey feel on this vinyl will never be surpassed in any other format, believe me.   This plays with (no) signs of any distortion at all, with no surface noise what so ever during playback. The record plays perfectly throughout and is the same as purchasing back in 1970 as new. 

 Absolutely mind blowing and I mean mind blowing audio quality, this almost shook my house down I played this so loud! I must emphasise that this vinyl has only been played less than a handful of time since new. 

I would grade the audio at least NEAR MINT TO MINT MINUS

 The labels

These are the original Plum\red Atlantic labels! (only 1st press) feature ''Under licence...'' across the labels, above the white stripe and feature Peter Grant credits on both sides (only 1st press! ''Made in Gt Britain'' featured (only UK press) credits for 'Warner Bros'  NO spidering only can be seen when angled to the light., which indicates light play from new, 

I would grade the Labels at least  MINT MINUS

The Record Sleeve

This is the original poly lined atlantic sleeve with no splits or tares just light creasing\staining with age! becoming very fragile and is now stored seperately from the vinyl!

The Cover

This is the original 1st press E.J.Day & co printed gatefold cover with fully functioning wheel

Very, Very hard to find originals in this condition!

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK printed  features the correct catalogue number on the spine!  (only 1st press covers)   This is strong and straight as it should be without any splits or tares and no nasty names written also the wheel is fully functional! There is some minor light yellowing with age only around the edges only and, just minor laminate creases are visible.

Any marks or imperfections on this cover you would really have to look hard under a strong light to notice!  Very, Very minimal storageware, Hard to find like this after nearly 45 years old

 I would grade this cover at least Excellent+  if not better!