Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti Vinyl LP Swan Song SS 2-200 Near Mint 1st Edition

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Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti Vinyl LP - Swan Song SS 2-200 (1975)  Near Mint First Edition with Die-Cut Cover
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover.  Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays beautifully throughout with good fidelity. Original die-cut cover is solid with great image and no splits or writing; includes both original inner sleeves. 
Matrix / Runout (Side A): G1 ST-SS-753309 G14 Matrix / Runout (Side B): (H-MP) ST-SS-753310-B  G1A  Chet Matrix / Runout (Side C): (HXAD) STS-753311 G1A Matrix / Runout (Side D): (H-MP) ST-SS-753312 G1A
Physical Graffiti is the sixth studio album by Led Zeppelin. Released as a double album in 1975 in the United States, it was the group's first album to be released under their new label, Swan Song Records. The album covered a range of styles including hard rock, progressive rock, rock 'n' roll and folk. The album was then mixed over summer 1974 and planned for an end-of-year release; however, its release was delayed because the Peter Corriston-designed die-cut album cover proved difficult to manufacture.
Physical Graffiti was commercially and critically successful upon its release and debuted at number one on album charts in the UK and number three in the US. It was promoted by a successful US tour and a five-night residency at Earl's Court, London. Physical Graffiti was later certified 16× platinum in the United States by the RIAA, signifying shipments of over eight million copies in the US.
Several tracks from the album became live staples at Led Zeppelin concerts. In particular, "In My Time of Dying", "Trampled Under Foot", "Kashmir", "Ten Years Gone", "Black Country Woman", and "Sick Again" became regular components of the band's live concert set lists following the release of the album.
In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked it at number 70 on the magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". It was re-ranked at number 73 in a 2012 revised list, and re-ranked at number 144 in 2020.
Tracklist
A1 Custard Pie A2 The Rover A3 In My Time Of Dying
B1 Houses Of The Holy B2 Trampled Under Foot B3 Kashmir
C1 In The Light C2 Bron-Yr-Aur C3 Down By The Sea Side C4 Ten Years Gone
D1 Night Flight D2 The Wanton Song D3 Boogie With Stu D4 Black Country Woman D5 Sick Again
Led Zeppelin Robert Plant – vocals, harmonica Jimmy Page – electric, acoustic, lap steel and slide guitars, production John Paul Jones – bass guitar, mandolin, acoustic guitar, keyboards, Mellotron John Bonham – drums, percussion _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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