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LED ZEPPELIN III UK 1st Press Red Plum 'PETER GRANT EXECUTIVE' PRODUCER LABEL

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Item as described: I list everything possible about this item, please read everything thoroughly and view ALL of the photographs. Please do not expect something different from the listing.

Communication: I will answer any sensible query quickly and politely, but please read the listing thoroughly first. I email the winner to thank them for the bid and to advise them of the likely dispatch date (usually within 24 hours of receiving payment). I email again to confirm dispatch and provide tracking number.

Dispatch time: I dispatch within 24 hours of cleared funds, sometimes even the same day if the payment is received early enough and I am able to get to the post office in time. After that, it's down to the Royal Mail and whichever international mail service is involved - all of which is out of my control.

Postage and packing costs: It generally costs me more than I charge for shipping by the time I add in my mailers, stiffeners, shipping labels, printer ink, packing tape, fragile labels, petrol to the post office...so I do not overcharge on my shipping costs in any way.

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ANY ITEM THAT EXCEEDS £46 IN VALUE MUST BE SENT SIGNED-FOR SHIPPING AND INSURED TO FULL VALUE - THIS PROTECTS YOU AND ME FROM ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS IN TRANSIT. PLEASE WAIT FOR FINAL INVOICE BEFORE PAYING. THANKS.

LED ZEPPELIN

"Led Zeppelin III"

1970

2401002

Atlantic

UK 1st PRESS:

1. "MADE IN GT. BRITAIN" on labels

2. "Executive Producer: Peter Grant" on labels - only very 1st press

3. A5/B5 matrix - there is none earlier than this

4. "Do What Thou Wilt" and "So Mote It Be" hand etched into each side's deadwax - only 1st press

5. 2401002 is printed on the labels without a space or hyphen (thus 2401 002 or 2401-002) - only 1st press
 

FULLY PLAY GRADED VINYL - FROM START TO FINISH

PLAYGRADED: not simply glanced at with a superficial visual grading, fully played and graded throughout (listened to on headphones - the most revealing playgrade method, with no exterior audio distractions)

VINYL:

U A G   2 9 2 0 2   A - 2 U

U A G   2 9 2 0 2   B - $ U

Vinyl looks superb under normal light, just a couple of light hairlines visible under strong halogen light. Plays as EX+ with barely any background crackle on run ins and in between tracks, just audible on quietest moments, but loud audio easily obliterates all of it. Superb tone on all frequencies, lovely punchy bass, nice crisp treble with no sybillance or distortion from being over played. Full track listing grading below (any audio defects mentioned are very minor and just me being hyper-critical!)

"Immigrant Song" is best I've ever heard it. Awesome.

A few very faint pops at intro to "Friends" but soon disappears under the audio. 

"Celebration Day" sounds superb throughout.

Intro to "Since I've Been Loving You" is superb with barely any unwanted background noise - you can easily hear that squeak on the bass drum pedal! Sounds fabulous throughout.

"Out On The Tiles" sounds superb throughout.

"Gallows Pole" has some slight hiss at the start and a couple of light 'pfffs' with some very slight static for about a second, but once the louder music with the drums starts it plays superbly.

"Tangerine" plays very cleanly throughout - superb.

"That's The Way" plays just as nicely, cleanest I've heard.

"Bron-y-Aur Stomp" just as good, again it's superb throughout

"Hats Off To Roy Harper" has some very, very faint background crackle, but not at all intrusive

OUTER SLEEVE:

Original 1st press sleeve in excellent condition. Fully working rotating wheel in perfect condition. Spine is legible, very slightly off square but not crushed. Front cover diecuts are sharp and crisp, opening edge shows some light thumbing and handling. There is some yellow tape residue on inside and rear cover - could be cleaned off with care and the correct 'solvent' or cleaning product...

LABELS:

Excellent, no graffiti, just a couple of light spindle traces.

INNER SLEEVE:

Original poly lined Plastic Bags Can Be Dangerous sleeve in excellent condition.

Thanks for taking the time. Good luck in the auction.

ANY ITEM THAT EXCEEDS £46 IN VALUE MUST BE SENT SIGNED-FOR SHIPPING AND INSURED TO FULL VALUE - THIS PROTECTS YOU AND ME FROM ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS IN TRANSIT. PLEASE WAIT FOR FINAL INVOICE BEFORE PAYING. THANKS.