Led Zeppelin - First UK Release Turquoise 1969

$

2,500

Description

Led Zeppelin I - First UK release featuring the turquoise lettering CONDITION Vinyl: Very Good + The record is in Very Good Plus condition. Playing Notes: This album was play tested on a Marantz 6300 fitted with a Denon DL 110 cartridge. It plays with strong clear sound at high volume. There is some infrequent light background noise.  Sleeve: Very Good + The usual creases towards the spine, but not excessive. The spine is strong and readable. Great shape all round.  RELEASE DETAILS Label, Catalog Number: Atlantic - Red and Plum label Country: UK Year: 1969 First press: Yes DESCRIPTION If you are looking for one of the Led Zeppelin Holy Grails, this is the one.
The debut studio album by the band of the same name was released on January 12, 1969. 

This album was actually recorded as an album by The New Yardbirds, but released as Led Zeppelin when Chris Dreja, formerly a member of The Yardbirds, informed them that they did not have the rights to The New Yardbirds name so a new band name was confirmed late October 1968. 

Track duration for B5 is incorrectly printed as 3:30 on the vinyl label.

First pressing issued in a short-run laminated sleeve with turquoise lettering, withdrawn.
Released on Atlantic plum & red label with tracks credited to 'Superhype Music' and 'Jewel Music'.
The vinyl comes in a poly-lined inner (patent No 800513 973939).

• The matrices etched and stamped into the deadwax match the published information
  

• Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 1): 588171 A//1 
• Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 1): 588171 B//1 1

SHIPPING & HANDLING

• Ships in a sturdy record mailer, professionally packed with padding and stiffeners.
• Vinyl placed in new inner sleeves outside the jacket to prevent seam splits.
• Same/next-business-day handling.
• NO international and express shipping options available.

GRADING GUIDE Grade Description Mint (M) Factory sealed. Vinyl presumed mint. Near Mint (NM) Very clean. Little to no wear or signs of prior use. Plays beautifully. Excellent (EX) Excellent condition. Minimal wear. There may be small signs of prior use. Very Good Plus (VG+) An album with lots of life left. May show signs of prior use such as light scratches or scuffs. There may be occasional surface noise. Very Good (VG) Enjoyable to play. Shows wear with surface noise present. No skips or locked grooves. Good, Fair (G/F) Well-played. See listing description for details.

price rating

---

My Recently Viewed Auctions

ADAM AND THE ANTS RARE "KOFTWF" CONCERT POSTER RITZ THEATRE NEW YORK APRIL1981 / $ 126

INFEST - SLAVE 1997 Red Transparent Vinyl LP Deep Six Records DS-09 - RARE / $ 74

NAHUATL,RARE 1ST,MEXICAN HEAVY PSYCH ROCK RIPPER,ORIG / $ 63

Similar auctions

LED ZEPPELIN TURQUOISE SLEEVE SUPERHYPE A1 B1 MATRIX FIRST PRESSING / $ 2,421

Led Zeppelin I Turquoise 1969 First UK Press Atlantic Red Plum LP NM- Page WOW / $ 2,534

Led Zeppelin I Turquoise 1969 First UK Press Atlantic Red Plum LP NM- Page WOW / $ 2,534

Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin - Turquoise First Press LP Vinyl Record - VG/VG / $ 2,347

Led Zeppelin - 1 / I Vinyl Record FIRST UK Pressing 1969 TURQUOISE A1/B1 - PLUM / $ 2,319

Led Zeppelin Turquoise A1/B1 First Press 1969 Vinyl LP - Holy Grail - 588171 / $ 2,317