LED ZEPPELIN III: 1971 UK ATLANTIC RED/PLUM A/5 B/7 PRESS EXCELLENT
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159
Jun 29, 2021
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LED ZEPPELIN III: 1971 UK ATLANTIC RED/PLUM A/5 B/7 PRESS EXCELLENT
LED ZEPPELINLed Zeppelin III
1971 UK ATLANTIC DELUXE (2401 002)
A REALLY NICE COPY WHICH SOUNDS GREAT AND PLAYS BEAUTIFULLY WITH LITTLE TO FAULT
PRESSED WITH THE UK ATLANTIC RED/PLUM LABELS
MATRIX: 2401002 A5 12 2 Do What Thou Wilt / 2401002 B7 12 8 So Mote It Be
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FULLY LAMINATED GATEFOLD COVER "Printed and made by the E. J. Day Group, London and Bedford" WITH A FULLY FUNCTIONAL SPINNING WHEEL
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE DATED DECEMBER 1970 ('112 70')
On their first two albums, Led Zeppelin unleashed a relentless barrage of heavy blues and rockabilly riffs, but Led Zeppelin III provided the band with the necessary room to grow musically.
While there are still a handful of metallic rockers, III is built on a folky, acoustic foundation that gives the music extra depth.
And even the rockers aren't as straightforward as before: the galloping "Immigrant Song" is powered by Robert Plant's banshee wail, "Celebration Day" turns blues-rock inside out with a warped slide guitar riff, and "Out on the Tiles" lumbers along with a tricky, multi-part riff.
Nevertheless, the heart of the album lies on the second side, when the band delve deeply into English folk.
"Gallows Pole" updates a traditional tune with a menacing flair, and "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" is an infectious acoustic romp, while "That's the Way" and "Tangerine" are shimmering songs with graceful country flourishes.
The band hasn't left the blues behind and the twisted bottleneck blues of "Hats off to (Roy) Harper" is stunning and the epic "Since I've Been Loving You," is one of their finest original blues tracks
Side One:
Immigrant Song (2:26)
Friends (3:55)
Celebration Day (3:29)
Since I've Been Loving You (7:25)
Out On The Tiles (4:04)
Side Two:
Gallows Pole (4:58)
Tangerine (3:12)
That's The Way (5:38)
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp (4:20)
Hats Off To (Roy) Harper (3:41)
LABELS: EXCELLENT
Clean, bright labels with a little rub but few discernible spindle traces
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT / VERY GOOD
Nice deep sheen to the surfaces.
Some marks are visible (including one which looks like it may sound but doesn't).
None of these marks have any notable effect on playback
VINYL Audio: EXCELLENT
The audio quality is sensational throughout with crystal clear, deep, rich and vibrant sound
On playback at volume there are no major audio issues to note.
No scratches or groove wear just a couple of (non-continuous) low-level clicks and 2 pops (on Hats Off To (Roy) Harper) which rise above background but still nothing major and nothing I found in the slightest intrusive
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
Crisp, sharp gatefold with a fully functioning spinning wheel.
A few light marks but all edges are sharp and all spine text is clear and bold.
Also a bit of biro writing on the inside (please see photos)
Overall, a strong all round EXCELLENT
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Tracked)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Tracked)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))
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