LED ZEPPELIN IV 4, 1971 UK PLUM/ORANGE "PORKY & PECKO"

	£		43
	$		56

Here for auction is an exceptional example of the iconic fourth album by LED ZEPPELIN simply titled “LED ZEPPELIN IV” (FOUR SYMBOLS), Catalogue Number 2401 012. This is an ORIGINAL 1971 UK PRESSING on the PLUM & ORANGE ATLANTIC RECORD LABEL, with 1st ISSUE MATT-FINISH GATEFOLD SLEEVE. “PECKO DUCK” and “PORKY” are etched in the run-outs of Sides One and Two respectively, indicating the work of the master cutting engineer George Peckham.

The 1st issue un-laminated gatefold sleeve is in close to EX condition (strictly graded). There is just light handling and storage wear, and a small collection number sticker on the back cover. You can see from the photos that this one is a very well preserved example!

The chunky Atlantic record is very solidly pressed and has a thick, square-cut rim edge. It retains a deep mirror-like shine and sits flat and true on the turntable. Both sides are visually in EX+ condition. The record has always been handled with care and it has only ever been played on top quality equipment.

PLAYGRADE ASSESSMENT:

These plum & orange Atlantic pressings are very special. Playback is particularly loud and vibrant and the bass is amazing. Both sides play without fault. All frequencies are crystal clear and there is no discernable deterioration in sound quality. Several of the tracks have quiet introductions and passages which can easily be spoiled by excessive surface sound. Not on this copy - all play superbly with no pops or loud clicks, and barely any unwanted noise at all. You simply will not find a significantly better playing copy!!

Complete with the correct 1st issue soft card inner sleeve, which has the song credits on one side and the Stairway To Heaven lyrics on the other. This is still very presentable, although there are the usual edge splits and some tape residue along the bottom.

GRADINGS

The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Rega Planar 3 turntable fitted with an Elys cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My gradings are strict and in accordance with the following descriptions:

·         MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects.

·         EX Record is a top quality example, with just a few very light surface marks which do not sound, and barely any discernable deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing.

·         VG+ Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few clicks or light surface sound in places. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects. Still a very presentable sleeve.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

Records are sent out in new “Wrapro” record mailers. These are rectangular and strong, providing excellent protection to the edges and corners. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE COSTS: Europe £5.50, Worldwide £7.95

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: PAYMENT BY PAYPAL ONLY 

A note about insurance:

The international postage costs listed above do not include insurance. Your invoice will include an insured option. I strongly recommend that you take up this option, but it is entirely up to you. I will not hassle you about it. You either add the required insurance or you don’t. If you do add the required insurance and your record is lost or damaged, you will get a refund. If you don't add the required insurance and your record is lost or damaged, you will not get a refund. I can’t make it any clearer than that!

The UK postage cost includes insurance up to a value of £32. If the final sale price is more than this, your invoice will include an insurance option. The same applies as specified in the above paragraph.