LED ZEPPELIN I Debut LP 1969 US First Pressing 1D/1D Columbia Pitman VG SD 8216
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# LED ZEPPELIN — SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM (1969)
## Highly Desirable True US First Stereo Pressing — Matching "1D" Lacquer Cuts
## Manufactured at Columbia Pitman Plant
Up for auction is an authentic, true 1969 US first pressing of Led Zeppelin's legendary
self-titled debut studio album. This copy features the highly coveted matching early "1D"
lacquer cuts in the runout matrix and was manufactured at the renowned Columbia Records
Pressing Plant in Pitman, New Jersey.
A beautifully honest, un-tampered copy from the dawn of heavy rock history!
### 🔍 PROVEN FIRST PRESSING MATRIX & LABEL DETAILS:
* **Side 1 Matrix (Etched):** ST-A-681461-1D CP [Faint 'CT' stamp]
* **Side 2 Matrix (Etched):** ST-A-681462-1D CP
* **Label Variation:** Classic Orange/Green Atlantic labels featuring the "1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y." address at the bottom rim text.
* **Factory Code:** "CP" printed on both Side 1 and Side 2 labels, indicating the premier Columbia Pitman facility.
* **Jacket Details:** Original 1969 heavy cardboard sleeve with standard orange-red font lettering on front and the historical "1841 Broadway" address on the bottom-right reverse.
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### 📊 CONDITION GRADING (Strictly Visual Evaluation):
#### 💿 VINYL: [VG to VG+]
* **Visual:** Glossy vinyl surface with standard light paper scuffs and minor hairlines visible under bright direct light. No deep feelable gashes.
* **Labels:** Clean labels with light spindle trails near the center hole. (See Photos)
#### 🧥 JACKET: VG (Very Good)
* **Front/Back:** Displays honest, uniform age-toning/foxing and light ring-wear consistent with a 50+ year old artifact.
* **Edges/Spine:** Moderate shelf wear and edge fraying. Small partial split forming on the top right edge. No major writing, heavy stains, or severe water damage. Spine text is mostly legible.
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