Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" Australia only green label mono Atlantic EP
$
160
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Description
ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE AND LABEL
LED ZEPPELIN 'Whole Lotta Love' Atlantic AX - 11695 ( pressed in Australia)
TRACK LISTING
Side 1: 1) Whole Lotta Love 2) Black Mountain Side
Side 2: 1) Good Times Bad Times 2) Communication Breakdown
BACKGROUND TO THIS RECORD:
A Australia only mono EP issued on the green Atlantic label and housed in a relatively thicker cardboard type jacket with both the front and reverse sides laminated. This is a mega rare EP which rarely turns up in this condition( see my detailed description below). In view of the rarity of this item, I will have to despatch it with an insured value of the final price sold.
I have not been active on Bay over the last couple of years as I opened a shop here in Singapore which has kept me rather busy and only now could find some time to list some items. One could check my feedback reports to get a feeling of how I put service first
GRADING RESULTS:
I would rate the cover as Excellent. There are no tears or writings on both the front and reverse sides of the cover but there are some very light creases at the front and back. The back has a light ding at the top left hand corner. The front has a very faint outline of ringwear.
Both the sides have a very light hairline on the second tracks which did not affect play. It maintains it's shine and lustre and is mirror like. The labels look clean. Tracking at 1.7g on my Linn Ekos/Linn Arkiv cartridge, there was some slight surface noise but it did not detract too much from the listening pleasure and there was no distortion. I would rate the playing as between VG+ to VG++. However, playing it through my mono Linn set up , ie Linn Lingo/ARO/ Miyajima mono cartridge, the playing was Excellent as the surface noise diminished greatly.
How I Clean and Grade my Records
Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine and/or Clearaudio Double Matrix using the US made 3 stage Walker cleaning solution.
Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Keel/Radikal and Urika with a Linn Arkiv cartridge and through a active Linn Majik Kontrol, 2 x 140s . For mono vinyl, I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Miyajima Mono .
I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:
· Mint I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.
· Near Mint Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .
· Excellent Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable.
· Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.
I do not offer any records below Very Good unless its extremely rare.
Shipping costs
I use brand new custom made plastic sleeves for both the vinyl and for the sleeve. Shipping is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. One buyer has even likened my packing as "FortKnox”!
I will inform buyers of the registration details through Email on posting.
Forms of payment that I accept include:
· PAYPAL (preferred choice)
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