Led Zeppelin Coda OG UK 1st Pressing Swan Song 1982 A2/B Near Mint Stunning Copy
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Description
Led Zeppelin
'Coda'
UK 1st / Early Pressing ETCHED A2 / B MATRIX
THIS HAS BEEN ARCHIVED IN NEAR MINT MUSEUM CONDITION
COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL PRINTED INNER SLEEVE
Released 1982
Label Swan Song A0051
Matrix Etched: RAYS XXXXX A?0?0?5?1? A0051 A2
The matrix numbers were etched and then scratched out on the run out deadwax as they were on all UK 1st press copies.
Mastered by Ray Staff with his “RAYS” etch.
THE VINYL Near Mint condition
1st UK pressing with the MATT LABELS. Stored carefully and remains in pristine condition overall, the best example I have ever seen.
This first pressing is superb example which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are smooth and undamaged.
No visible spindle lines around the centre hole, and no enlarging / wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.
There is barely a hint of any sleeve removal lines and certainly nothing more serious. Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when I checked it visually and for listening..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION. The audio is rich & full with superb dynamics and a warm rich tone and good separation.
Clearly this copy has been played a handful of times and very carefully handled over the years.
THE LABELS Near Mint condition
NO writing / Names / or any other kind of unwanted graffiti
THE SLEEVE Near Mint condition
Solid Matt gatefold outer cover with EMBOSSED CODA TEXT on the front of sleeve and an colourless embossed/indented “W” Warner logo on the bottom right rear of outer cover. The outer cover was designed by Assorted Images and Hipgnosis.
This is the square / wide spine edition, there is no crushing to the spine and it has retained its square nature.
The sleeve remains in fantastic condition with little wear and ageing.
Spine has minimal wear and group name and album title are fully legible.
There is only the slightest rubbing to the bottom seam of front portion of gatefold sleeve which has resulted in very minimal colour loss (see pictures)
Overall the sleeve is in fantastic shape and has only the slightest amount of age discolouration due to ageing.
THE INNER SLEEVE Near Mint condition
Original lyric inner sleeve on matt stock , no scissoring / splits
Slight ageing due to paper stock but nothing to detract from superb overall condition.
POSTAGE
All records are shipped with vinyl removed from sleeves / outer jackets to avoid seam splits in transit / post.
I will further remove vinyl from inners if printed to avoid the same and send in new plain white paper sleeve.
All items sent in sturdy cruciform style mailers so the item gets to you in the condition it left me.
If you have any personal peculiraties / preferences please get in touch prior to postage and I will do my best to accommodate.
Good Luck!
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