LED ZEPPELIN"HOUSES OF THE HOLY"ORIG UKs1stPRESS.A-2,B-2.Matrix.RAREQUALITY MNT-

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Reluctantly for me, i've decided to offer them out to all you serious record collectors out there to Enjoy!!!

Unfortunately personal sacrifices have to be made when it comes to My Collection, due to space resulting in GREAT Benefits for all you Serious connosieurs of TRUE solid gold musical history out there!!! Make no mistake, i'll try my best to consisently offer some of the Very Best records available on Ebay, most of which have taken me years to find!!!

I aim to put as many Adverts. (time permitting)

I'll only ever offer THE BEST,MOST AMAZING & MOST IMPORTANT, VERY RAREST UK 1stPRESSING RELEASE RECORDS i've got!!! I wont insult you with later 2nd Pressings unless they are of exceptional Quality and Rarity. I'm sure you love good music as much as me, especially the Best Audio quality That is only ever Heard on 1stPress Vinyl. Direct from the Master Tape, as the musicians intended it to be heard (none of this "digitally remastered",weak reissued, remixed rubbish from hired hands with one eye on the mixing desk and the other on the clock! If these session men really knew how genius should sound, surely they would have been geniuses themselves?!!!

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As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! 
I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality. (please look at my other completed listings of albums that I have sold of this caliber, and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized them so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!
Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!

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I have been a record collector for many years and am now selling all off my vinyl to fund a change of career. My collection runs from the 60's to the present day and consists of mostly first UK pressings, many in exceptional condition. I use strict UK RC gradings, with plusses and minuses to indicate slight variations from this. I will also post worldwide(please ask for P&P rates) and all records are sent in professional mailers. If you are not happy with the condition of the item you receive, I will accept returns minus return postage costs. Thanks for your interest, good luck if bidding and keep an eye on my listings which will be added to. (time permitting).

I think thats everything, so please read on for the Description;

"LED  ZEPPELIN"

"HOUSES OF THE HOLY"

WHAT AN INCREDABLE ALBUM !!!

UK's VERY 1stPRESSING  '1973'!

Factory  Stampers ;

A-2...B-2...

 ATLANTIC  RECORDS "K50014" (No'W'Logo)

STEREO UK 1st PRESS (No Mono's made.)

"Houses of the Holy" was the fifth studio album by British rock band Led Zeppelin, released by Atlantic Records on 28 March 1973. It is the first Led Zeppelin album composed of entirely original material, and represents a musical turning point for the band, who had begun to record songs with more layering and production techniques.

Houses of the Holy was certified 11× Platinum by the RIAA. In 2012, it was ranked number 148 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Most of this album was recorded in Spring 1972 using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio at Stargroves, a Berkshire country estate owned by Mick Jagger. Some songs from the album had initially been tried out earlier than this, such as "No Quarter", which was first attempted during a session at Headley Grange.

Several of the songs were produced as trial recordings (demos) at the personal studios of guitarist Jimmy Page and bass player/keyboardist John Paul Jones. Having recently installed these studios in their homes, it enabled them to finish the arrangements which had been laid down earlier. In particular, Page was able to present complete arrangements of "The Rain Song" and "Over the Hills and Far Away", while Jones had developed "No Quarter".

Another bout of recording took place at Olympic Studios in May 1972, and during the band's 1972 North American tour additional recording sessions were conducted at Electric Lady Studios in New York.

This album was a stylistic turning point in the lifespan of Led Zeppelin. Guitar riffs became more layered within Jimmy Page's production techniques and departed from the blues influences of earlier records. In the album's opening opus, "The Song Remains the Same", and its intricate companion suite, "The Rain Song", Robert Plant's lyrics matured toward a less overt form of the mysticism and fantasy of previous efforts. Houses of the Holy also featured styles not heard on the first four Led Zeppelin albums. For example, "D'yer Mak'er" is a reggae-based tune (the name of the song being derived from the phonetic spelling of the British pronunciation of "Jamaica"); "No Quarter" features atmospheric keyboard sounds and an acoustic piano solo from John Paul Jones; "The Crunge" is a funk tribute to James Brown; and "The Rain Song" is embellished by Jones on his newly-acquired mellotron. The album's closing song "The Ocean", which features an a cappella section and a doo-wop influenced coda, is dedicated to "the ocean" of fans who were massing to Led Zeppelin concerts at this point of the band's career.

This First UK Press Cover art for "Houses of the Holy" was inspired by the ending of Arthur C. Clarke's novel Childhood's End, which involves several hundred million naked children, only slightly and physically resembling the human race in basic forms. The cover is a collage of several photographs which were taken at the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland, by Aubrey Powell of Hipgnosis. This location was chosen ahead of an alternative one in Peru which was being considered.

The two children who modelled for the cover were siblings Stefan and Samanatha Gates. The photoshoot was a frustrating affair over the course of ten days. Shooting was done first thing in the morning and at sunset in order to capture the light at dawn and dusk, but the desired effect was never achieved due to constant rain and clouds. The photos of the two children were taken in black and white and were multi-printed to create the effect of 11 individuals that can be seen on the album cover. The results of the shoot were less than satisfactory, but some accidental tinting effects in post-production created an unexpectedly striking album cover. 

Even the inner picture of the Gate-Fold Sleeve photograph was taken at Dunluce Castle near to the Causeway.

Printed & Made in the UK by McNeill's Press.

VINYL:  NrMINT !!! condition, Thick Deep Groove vinyl with jet black mirror like surfaces that have that just pressed look!! With NO scratches marks or blemishes visible whatsoever & producing Great Audio!!!.......see all  pictures... Has a couple of very feint sleeve removal marks Only!!!(Under a bright light). 

LABELS:   MINT- !!! condition...Nice and clean with just the odd very minor spindle line visible whatsoever  ...see pictures

 THE NON LAMINATED INSIDE AND OUT,"McNeill" GATEFOLD COVER : Mint- condition with NO storage wear to the edges and corners. The sleeve lays perfectly flat! the Spine is perfectly straight ...see pictures... One of the Best UnLaminated 1stPress Gate-Fold Covers i've seen.!!!

MATRIX NUMBERS:   

Side 1 ;  K50014 A-2 

Side 2 ;  K50014 B-2

Comes 100% complete with the original Thick Textured Card Inner sleeve in Mint- !!! Clean & Unsplit condition.

 This copy will prove very difficult to find better and is strongly recommended.!!!

The Vinyl

On visual inspection the vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of any warps! Initially it is hard for me to see a blemish on the playing surface and there are certainly no marks or scratches that would cause any loud clicks or pops during the audio! Only if looked at under a harsh light could possibly any light surface marks or sleeve removal type scuffs possibly be seen, again at least nothing that would seem to have an adverse effect on the audio quality at least no loud clicks or pops during the audio play! Stunning sounding copy!

A STUNNING ORIGINAL COPY!!!

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE IMAGES ON SHOW ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM BEING SOLD.( & This is what you will receive.)

 Please note! I always make this disclaimer! Please allow for the odd very light static crackle (not) consistant throughout the audio! Although i never heard any problems at all and have given my honest opinion, this is a genuine 40 year old vinyl (not a reissue) that would have originally been played on a 40 year old system! points to note! This has been stored in a case laying dormant for the best part of 38 years! A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves over the years causes static crackle and ticks! From my personal experiance a constant clean before each play reduces this problem! and subsequently enhances the audio quality! 

Important note! This vinyl has been stored in a case with the vinyl seperated from the sleeve and laying dormant for over 38 years or more! A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves over the years causes static/ticks. A constant clean before each play is highly recommended. It is noted that I could see debrit on the playing surface after play and cleaning before each play will reduce any static and enhance the audio quality!

TO ALL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: THE ONLY WAY IN WHICH I WILL SEND ITEMS IS VIA REGISTERED POSTAGE...I WILL COMBINE POSTAGE COSTS UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 3 X ITEMS PER INVOICE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THE AUCTION, DUE TO PREVIOUS NON-PAYING CUSTOMERS. SORRY, BUT POSTAGE WILL STILL BE AMENDED FOR OTHER PURCHASES.

.....MANY THANKS!!.....

P&P; 1stClass & Recorded Delivery...!!! (Not Insured. But Advisable.).!!!

UK; £3.95.

EUROPE ; £10.85.

R.O.W ; £15.25.

THESE PRICES INCLUDE RECORDED DELIVERY, DUE TO RISE OF POSTAGE RATES.

EACH ITEM MUST BE PAID FOR AT THE END OF EACH AUCTION PLEASE, DUE TO PREVIOUS NON-PAYING WINNERS !!!

SO PLEASE AWAIT INVOICE.!!!!

ALL THE BEST & GOOD LUCK WHEN BIDDING !!!