LED ZEPPELIN III / 3 / Three *UK 1st LP; PETER GRANT CREDIT *ATLANTIC; RED/PLUM
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LED ZEPPELIN 'Led Zeppelin III'
A nice copy - Fully play graded - 13 photos below
UK FIRST PRESS ON ATLANTIC; RED & PLUM LABELS; 2401 002
FIRST PRESS A5 / B5 MATRIX; 'DO WHAT THOU WILT' / 'SO MOTE IT BE'
ORIGINAL 'EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: PETER GRANT' LABEL CREDIT
FIRST PRESS LABELS WITH NO BREAK/GAP BETWEEN THE CATALOGUE NUMBER
LOVELY FULLY LAMINATED E. J. DAY GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH FULLY WORKING WHEEL
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS INCLUDING MATRIX NUMBERS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO Overall graded as VERY GOOD(+); this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through nicely without jumping or sticking. The clarity of the audio was great throughout; bright and crisp with no distortion.There was some crackle and static in places, but this was definitely not constant and I did not feel that it was intrusive. Very few, if any, pops. 'Hats Off To Roy Harper' attracted static for some reason, but this was the overall exception.
A very enjoyable listen with really good audio.
VINYL (VISUAL): VERY GOOD; the vinyl looks OK but does have lots of noticeable surface marks and some light, but unfeelable scratches as expected for this grade.
Both labels look nice with just some spindle and needle marking on each side consistent with the record having been played. No rips, tears or writing.
SLEEVE: Overall graded as EXCELLENT; the sleeve is a very nice example overall with no major flaws of note. The laminate is clean both inside and outside with some signs of age/yellowing but nothing particularly bad. The top and bottom edges on the wheel side of the 'gate' have both split. I am sure that these could easily be repaired but I haven't tried as I did not want to risk damaging the wheel which is currently in full working order.
The spine looks great; firm, straight and undamaged with all text still clearly legible. Just very minor wear to the opening edges. Overall, the sleeve looks great.
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JPEGbay.com - eBay picture hosting RELEASE DETAILS
LABEL: Atlantic
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1970
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: 240 1002
MATRIX NUMBERS: 2401002 A-5; DO WHAT THOU WILT / 2401002 B-5; SO MOTE IT BE
MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 11 8 / 11 7
VINYL WEIGHT: 140g
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GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.
I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.
I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING
I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.
For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.
As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!
CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.
Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.
RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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