Led Zeppelin ?– Houses Of The Holy

This record is in excellent condition. It has some faint spindle marks visible on each label but there are not loads. There is also no pen marks, stains or scuffs anywhere and the centres show minimal wear. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in good shape with no serious issues but with the light spindle marks as mentioned.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have a lovely lustre and have nothing serious or deep visible in normal light. There is some incredibly light sleeve 'scuffs' and the odd minor thin line or mark showing when angled however. These are all faint and minor but are a sign of use and can be seen when angled in certain lights. Other than these very faint lines in places there is no 'real scratches'. There is however 3 small 'spots' or blemishes in track 3 on side 2. These are also minor and cannot be felt but there impact on the audio will be described below. Overall the vinyl has a lovely lustre, is free of nasty marks or defects and is in good playable condition. It does have some light signs of use and age however and is not 100% visually pristine.

I play tested the record and it played very well overall with enjoyable audio throughout and has no serious issues or major interference. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The audio has no skips, sticks or loud disruptive ticks and Side 1 plays really well with audio closer to a grade of EX+ in my opinion. It is very clear with little to no surface noise or interference, with even the very mellow parts of track 2 clear and defined. Side 2 is much the same overall but the three small spots mentioned above do cause some very light noises in track 3. The track is very mellow and I noted some very slight splutters in the intro, but this really was minor. Then there is 4 or 5 very light ticks just before the vocal begins. These can be heard due to the very quiet nature of the audio but they are not loud or hugely intrusive. Once these pass there is little audible until around 45-60 seconds later a similar set of 4 or 5 very faint ticks occur. Both these are caused by the two small 'spots' mentioned above. These are audible issues but are not really loud and can only be heard due to the very quiet parts of the audio in which they are situated. As a whole the album plays really well with audio closer to a grade of EX+, but with the visual aspect, these two sets of light ticks and the odd minor splutter in the really quiet parts it is graded as EX which I think is fair and accurate. 

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. It has only very light wear to the edges and corners with no major rubbing and of course no splits or weak areas. There are no tears or scuffs anywhere on the sleeve but there is some light fading to each side and also a small area or writing or pen marks on the rear in the top left corner. There is next to no creasing and no serious ring marks with just a slight one showing in parts near the top half of the rear. Inside the gatefold is clean and bright with no issues and looks superb all round. Overall a strong and very tidy sleeve but one that has light age related wear and the pen mark(s) as mentioned. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains its original textured lyrics inner which is in excellent- condition with no splits, tears or pen marks and little to no creasing or ring marks. There is however some age spots and light discolouring to each side. Other than the age spots it is in very nice condition and I will of course send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure no damage occurs to the original during transit.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

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