Led Zeppelin III UK A5 B5 Plum Misprint Celebration 1970 VG- Vinyl LP
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Description
Led Zeppelin III UK A5 B5 Plum Misprint Celebration 1970 VG- Vinyl LP
🎶 Album Title: Led Zeppelin III
📅 Release Year: 1970
📀 Label: Atlantic (2401 002)
📀 Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold, Rotating Wheel Sleeve
🌏 Country: United Kingdom
🎵 Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Blues Rock
A highly collectible early UK pressing of Led Zeppelin III featuring the iconic Atlantic plum and orange label. This example includes the sought-after misprint on the label listing Celebration instead of Celebration Day, along with the famous runout inscriptions Do what thou wilt and So mote be it. Complete with the original rotating wheel gatefold sleeve, fully intact and working.
Condition Details:
Sleeve: Good (G) with a split along the bottom edge and general age-related wear. The rotating wheel mechanism is fully functional.
Record: VG- visually with glossy surfaces and light scratches visible. Playback varies:
Track 1 has noticeable pops and skips for a short period
Track 2 plays with consistent crackle
Remaining Side 1 has light background crackle in quieter passages
Side 2 plays better overall with light crackle in quieter sections
Tracklist:
Immigrant Song
Friends
Celebration Day
Since I've Been Loving You
Out On The Tiles
Gallows Pole
Tangerine
That's The Way
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Hats Off To (Roy) Harper
Led Zeppelin were one of the most influential rock bands of all time, blending blues, folk, and hard rock into a powerful and innovative sound. Led Zeppelin III marked a shift in their musical direction, introducing more acoustic and folk-inspired elements while retaining their signature intensity. Tracks like Immigrant Song became legendary for their raw power, while songs like Tangerine and That’s The Way showcased the band’s versatility and depth.
Record label
Atlantic Records was one of the most important labels in rock and soul history, responsible for releasing groundbreaking music from artists such as Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles. The UK plum label editions are especially prized by collectors for their superior early pressings and distinctive design, representing the golden era of vinyl production.
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