LED ZEPPELIN *FOUR SYMBOLS* LP 1971 PLUM & RED (A3/B4) UK 1ST PRESS MISPRINT
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LED ZEPPELIN *FOUR SYMBOLS* LP 1971 PLUM & RED (A3/B4) UK PRESS! MISPRINT!
THE LABEL ON SIDE TWO HAS THE RARE 'MOUNTAIN TOP' MISPRINT WHICH SHOULD READ 'MOUNTAIN HOP'.
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONITION!
ORIGINAL UNLAMINATED GATEFOLD COVER IN SUPERB CONDITION!
CAT NO: ATLANTIC DELUXE 2401 012 (STEREO)
LABEL: ATLANTIC RECORDS
YEAR: 1971
PRESSING INFO: UK 1ST PRESSING (NOT THE VERY EARLIEST - STANDARD UK 1ST PRESSING BUT WITH THE 'MOUNTAIN HOP' MISPRINT)
MATRIX NO: side 1 (2401012 A//3 1 1 2 3) stamped with 'PECKO DUCK' hand etched & side 2 (2401012 B//4 1 1 8) stamped with 'PORKY' hand etched.
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY
CONDITION
SLEEVE: (EX) NON LAMINATED UK SLEEVE WITH NO MANUFACTURER CREDIT HAS VERY LIGHT WEAR FROM HANDLING AND STORAGE. LIGHT SCUFFING TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGE AND A FEW INDENT/PRESSURE MARKS TO THE FRONT AND BACK FROM STORAGE, ONLY VISIBLE WHEN ANGLED IN LIGHT. THE INSIDE IS CLEAN WITH SOME ISOLATED WEAR. CERTAINLY BETTER THAN MOST COPIES. NO WRITING. NO FEATHERING. NO EDGE SCUFFING. NO RIPS & NO SPLITS.
SPINE: (EX-) ISOLATED SCUFFING NEAR THE TOP WITH RUBBING TO TOP AND BOTTOM CORNER. THE MIDDLE AREA OF THE SPINE IS NOT 100% FLAT. NO SPLITS.
INNER: (VG-) ORIGINAL THICK PAPER INNER SLEEVE WITH PRINTED LYRICS FOR 'STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN' HAS A 4.5" SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. IF THE SPLIT WAS NOT THERE I WOULD HAVE EASILY GRADED EXCELLENT. NO WRITING AND NO STICKERS.
LABELS: (VG+) BOTH LABELS ARE FREE FROM ANY UNWANTED WRITING & STICKERS WITH A FEW SPINDLE MARKS AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE ON EACH SIDE.
VINYL VISUALLY: SIDE 1 (VG) SIDE 2 (VG) BOTH SIDES ARE FLAT & GLOSSY. WHEN ANGLED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT YOU CAN SEE SOME ISOLATED LIGHT PAPER SCUFFS AND HAIRLINES WITH A COUPLE OF LIGHT SCRATCHES ON EACH SIDE. THIS VINYL HAS BEEN STORED UNTOUCHED FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND LOOKS A LITTLE DUSTY IN PLACES AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM A PROFESSIONAL MACHINE CLEAN.
PLAYING GRADE: SIDE 1 (VG+) SIDE 2 (VG+) BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO ON HEADPHONES ON A COUPLE OF SYSTEMS WITH A SHURE WHITE LABEL CARTRIDGE & STEREO NEEDLE & THE QUIETER PARTS OF THE MUSIC PLAY AT LEAST VERY GOOD AND THE LOUDER MAJORITY OF THE ALBUM PLAYS EXCELLENT PLUS!! TWO LOUD POPS TOWARDS THE END ON 'WHEN THE LEEVE BREAKS'. SOME CRACKLE/STATIC ON 'THE BATTLE FOR EVERMORE' AND 'STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN'. THE VINYL IS A LITTLE DUSTY AND THE QUIETER MUSIC HAS OCCASIONAL LIGHT BACKGROUND STATIC/CRACKLE. THIS VINYL HAS BEEN STORED UNTOUCHED FOR OVER 35 YEARS SO OBVIOUSLY THERE HAS BEEN A BUILD UP OF DUST IN THE GROOVES. I EXPECT THAT IF THIS VINYL WERE TO BE PROFESSIONALLY MACHINE CLEANED THEN IT WOULD PLAY EVEN BETTER!! I AM BEING HIGHLY CRITICAL AND MY PLAY GRADE IS ALWAYS BASED ON WHAT I CAN HEAR ON BEYER-DYNAMIC DT-150 HEADPHONES WITH THE TREBLE TURNED UP FULL! EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION ESPECIALLY WITH THE 'MOUNTAIN TOP' LABEL MISPRINT! DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS INCREASINGLY RARE LED ZEPPELIN CLASSIC!!
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!
DON`T MISS OUT ON THIS!!
GRADING
All records are graded using the Record Collector Grading System with (+) or (-) to show a slightly higher or lower grade.
M (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 lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EX (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.
VG (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.
G (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.
F (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.
PLEASE SEE PICTURES ABOVE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD FOR SALE
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK
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