LED ZEPPELIN III EARLIEST1970 UK 1st PRESS RED/PLUM ATLANTIC Peter Grant Credit

	£		56
	$		74

NEXT OUT OF THE BOX IS:   LED ZEPPELIN Led Zeppelin III ULTRA RARE VERY FIRST 1970 UK PRESSING LP RED / PLUM LABELS "Produced By Jimmy Page" "Executive Producer Peter Grant" label text above the central white band CONTINUOUS 2401002 catalogue number ( later pressing from 1971 read 249-1002 ) "So Mote It Be" & "Do What Thou Wilt" etched into the run-outs etched 1st press matrix numbers  record condition : NEAR EXCELLENT  a few light hairlines not disturbing playback ~ full original deep black vinyl shine ~ very clean 1st press plum labels displaying a few light spindle trails only ~ extra heavyweight UK 1st press vinyl ~ overall a superb copy   sleeve condition : original fully laminated gatefold sleeve with fully functioning wheel ~ UK 1st press E.J.DAY thick spine original to this 1st press vinyl LP ~ this sleeve would grade Excellent but for an unusual rib effect in the laminate front and rear ~ I am totally unsure as to how the laminate has formed into thin ripples on the surface ( possibly an original pressing defect? ) either way this is a very clean sleeve with fully ledgible spine / sharp and clean throughout ~ due to the ridges I will grade as Very Good ( please see second photo )          COMINED POSTAGE DEALS AS FOLLOWS    UK = £ 1.00 EACH ADDITIONAL LP      EUROPE =  £2.00 EACH ADDITIONAL LP
WORLD = £3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL LP

carefully graded as per the uk record collector magazine guidelines. see below...

GRADED TO UK RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE CONDITION GUIDE AS FOLLOWS:

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 or creasing" - this will be a very collectable copy diplaying the odd faint hairline surface / sleeve withdrawal paper marks only with a full original vinyl gloss sheen and clean labels -crisp edges and opening to the sleeve.Most collectors will be delighted with this standard .

VERY GOOD: "The record has obviously been played many times , but displays no major deteriation 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." - this will be a respectable playing copy of the desired record. There may be a slight dulling to the vinyl shine due to faint surface marks- the record will play through well with no skips / jumps or sticks although there may be come light surface noise in the form of crackle /pops under the music especially on the intro and run out . Any audio defects will not spoil the overall enjoyment of the record. -The sleeve amy have a few very minor edge tears / edge wear and possibly some ringwear showing. The opening edge may be a little worn / feathered. Overall a copy worth owning  to ecomomise or await a substitute better copy.

GOOD: "The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriated, perhaps with some distortion and or mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding,scuffing of edges ,spine splits, discolouration etc..."  - this will be a collection filler copy. Records in this condition will play through with no skips/jumps or sticks. The appearance of the vinyl will be dulled by fine surface marks.The playback will be slightly distracted by the the surface noise and will sound like a 78 rpm record.I will only offer very rare titles in this condition which belong in cherished collections

PLEASE NOTE THAT I WILL USE PLUS OR MINUS GRADINGS IN BORDERLINE CASES - ANY QUESTIONS AS TO A RECORDS CONDITION PLEASE JUST ASK .....


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