LED ZEPPELIN I (1) - 1st PRESS PLUM LABEL - A1/B1

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	$		91

LED ZEPPELIN I

RED / PLUM LABEL

CATALOGUE NUMBER:        588171

MATRIX NUMBERS:       A1 / B1

Side One:  588171   A // 1       1   23   (Corrected Matrix)

Side Two:  588171   B // 1     13   24    (Corrected Matrix)

1969

RARE 1st U.K PRESSING 1969 IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION

Original glossy cover printed by MacNeill Press Ltd with the

 silver strip

along the bottom edge.

The heavy vinyl is in near excellent condition, with a rich glossy shine, and only a few very light surface marks, which in no way affect the play. This album has been carefully stored and un-played for nearly 30 years, prior to it being played today for listing. The record plays superbly with excellent sound clarity and with no detection of surface noise or pops or clicks, only the occasional dust/stactic noise. The labels are in immaculate condition with no marks and just light spindle spider marking, but without any spindle hole wear. The 1st Press "Glossy" Flipover Cover is in excellent condition with virtually no spine wear and the minimum of light shelf wear (see photo's), with the slight distraction of my name being written there, and only the slightest lamination lift on the back. The Vinyl On visual initial inspection, the vinyl looks superb. Still retains its original glossy sheen from new. This is the original heavier thicker type of vinyl with deeper grooves only found on these original 1st pressings. They are also more robust than later pressings which were a lighter grade of vinyl. In strong light only, very light hairlines can possibly be visible and these do not affect the superb playing.  The Sound Reproduction I have played the record all the through, and at very loud volume, on two separate systems, slaved through two bass amplifier (sorry, neighbours!). The sound separation is magnificent and the penetrating bass feel on this vinyl will never be surpassed in on c.d. This plays with NO signs of any distortion and has never been over-played. Prior to listing the record for sale, I have not played the record since 1982.  There is the slightest evidence of low level static and that is in few and far between places such as the run in grooves and maybe in the silences between a couple of the tracks. There are no loud clicks or pops. Between tracks and in almost silent places, any surface noise or static is isolated and minimal only, and nothing consistent throughout the superb sound reproduction; absolutely nothing to spoil the overall quality. Being a musician, I am very critical of sound and this record has been played on analogue and digital systems at very loud volumes and is excellent. If you view my sold listings of records you will see that I normally get my descriptions correct.  Sound reproduction is excellent with superb sound separation throughout and vibrancy only heard like this on the earliest pressings. I would grade the audio at least excellent to Excellent Plus for the most part, on my systems.  This has been carefully stored for nearly 30 years. I have cleaned the record but it would benefit from a further, continued cleaning to keep down and reduce any static and to retain the sound quality. Matrix Numbers: Side One:        588171   A // 1       1   23   (Corrected Matrix) ONLY SHOWN ON 1ST PRESS  Side Two:        588171   B // 1     13   24    (Corrected Matrix) ONLY SHOWN ON 1ST PRESS The Labels These are the original Plum\red Atlantic labels (1st press ONLY) and show ''Under licence from the Atlantic Record Company'' across the labels, above the white stripe. The catalogue number is continual with no gap in the digits. It has Peter Grant credits on both sides (1st press ONLY). The labels have ''Made in Great Britain'' printed in the red sector above the white band (UK press ONLY) credits for "Warner Bros" printed in the plum sector below the track title listings. Minimal spidering only can be seen when angled to the light. This has been played, but definitely never overplayed. There is little if no spindle wear, even black vinyl in the spindle hole is still visible. The Cover This is the original 1st press laminated MacNeill Press Cover. Very, very hard to find original in this condition! THIS IS AN ORIGINAL UK PRINTED COVER and with the 1st Press catalogue number on the spine.  (1st press covers ONLY)   This is strong and straight as it should be without any splits or scuffs, and only the slightest lamination lift on the back. There is minor light yellowing with age only around the edges only and light laminate creases at the front from a manufacturing fault (often seen on these early covers) but hardly any other marks, and the odd minor laminate crease lines on the back.  The inner gatefold is superb; the only detraction is that I have written my name on the left hand gatefold.  Overall, there is very minute sign of storage wear.  Any record cover is very hard to find in this condition after over 40 years and I would grade the cover, at the very least, excellent. The Record Sleeve This is the original poly lined Atlantic sleeve with only one small tear in the polythene window on the back and with light creasing/staining with age!                This is a genuine 1st pressing, over 40 year old vinyl, given to me by Robert Plant, over 40 years ago. Robert Plant's first public appearance As mentioned in "Thunder of Drums", Robert Plant's first public performance was in 1963 at the Trocadero, in Leicester, where he filled in for Andy Long, with The Original Jurymen, a local band managed by Bob Willetts. I can well and truly confirm this, I was there! I was the bass player with the band, and we were all at the time, including Rob, 14 & 15 year old students at King Edward VI Grammar School, Stourbridge. Rob had travelled with us to many of our gigs and knew the songs backwards. He also played a mean "blues harp". Our stage suits were red with black velvet collars, therefore, for Rob, being six feet plus and Andy being five feet seven, to wear Andy's red suit was going to make him look look a bit strange. So, he dressed in his black drape coat, tight black drainpipe trousers, and his black suede brothel creeper shoes, not to mention his blonde, teddy boy, quiffe!! (this was his normal attire after school!!!). Now, remember, Rob stepped in at very short notice, and with virtually no rehearsal, but once on stage he brought the place down with his vocal renditions, presence, stage movements and tremendous harmonica playing. We've been friends since 1959, he's never changed......

Robert Plant was a natural performer, already a true professional !!!

Born A Rock Legend !!!

ARTIST

Led Zeppelin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALBUM TITLE

Led Zeppelin I

SONG TITLES

Title No

Side 1

Side 2

Track (1)

Good Times Bad Times

Your Time Is Gonna Come

Track (2)

Babe I'm Gonna Leave You

Black Mountain Side

Track (3)

You Shook Me

Communication Breakdown

Track (4)

Dazed And Confused

I Can't Quit You Baby

Track (5)

 

How Many More Times

 

 

 

FORMAT

Stereo

12"

33rpm

LP

LABEL

Atlantic

COUNTRY

UK

YEAR

1969

CAT NO

588171

 

Each record is described and graded with great care and to the best of my ability. Not all records are played right the way through, some are spot checked at the beginning, a few random places in the track play area, and at the end.

 

 

RECORD VINYL

CONDITION AND GRADING

Side A

Grading

Very Good Plus, Near Excellent.

Matrix Nos

On Run Out Area. 588171   A // 1     1  23   (Corrected Matrix)

Marks

Light surface marks. Do not affect play.

Sound

Excellent.

Music Genre

Hard Rock

Side B

Grading

Very Good Plus, Near Excellent.

Matrix Nos

On Run Out Area. 588171   B // 1     13  24    (Corrected Matrix)

Marks

Light surface marks. Do not affect play.

Sound

Excellent.

Music Genre

Hard Rock

LABEL

Side A

Grading

Excellent. Red / Plum

Marks

None. Very clean

Side B

Grading

Excellent. Red / Plum

Marks

None. Very clean

 

 

THE RED AND PLUM LABELS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. BOTH MAJOR COLOURS ARE VIBRANT, AND THE WHITEBAND IS STRIKING, BUT LIGHTLY BLEMISHED NEAR THE SPINDLE HOLE ON SIDE TWO. THE BLACK TEXT IS NEAR PERFECT. THERE IS A LIGHT INDENTATION BY THE SPINDLE HOLE ON SIDE ONE, WHICH LOOKS AS THOUGH IT HAS BEEN THERE FROM FIRST MANUFACTURE.

 

See Record Grading Below.                           (Guided by Record Collectors Grading System)

COVER SLEEVE

Front

Grading

Flipover Cover. Silver strip at the bottom.Very Good Plus to excellent

Marks

Very minor wear on top/bottom right corners, where the record is inserted. Some light lamination creasing

Spine

Grading

Very Good Plus to excellent

Marks

Very minor creases

Back

Grading

Flipover Cover. Very Good Plus to excellent

Marks

Very minor wear on corners. Name written in biro at bottom left. Light lamination separation.

 

 

THE COVER SHOWS MACNEILL PRESS LTD. FOR PRINTING AND MAKING THE COVER. WHICH IS IN OVERALL VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION, WITH VERY MINOR CREASES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE;  NAME IN BIRO AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AT ON THE BACK.

 

 

PROTECTOR SLEEVE

 

Grading

Very Good Plus

 

Marks

Very minor creasing and slight stains. Small tear by label window. There is a telephone number in biro, and an address in pencil at the bottom front left.

 

 

THIS WAS GIVEN TO ME BY ROBERT IN 1969, AND THE NUMBER AND THE ADDRESS WERE ON AT THE TIME.

 

REMARKS

THIS A RARE RED / PLUM FIRST PRESSING COPY, WITHOUT THE TORQUOISE PRINT ON THE FRONT OF THE COVER, IN SUPERB CONDITION.

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Record Grading (references from Record Collectors Grading System)                     MINT The record itself is in brand new condition, with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Records described as unplayed or sealed are mint.               EXCELLENT The record has slight marks, and has perhaps been played very little. There should however be very little lessening in the quality of the sound.               VERY GOOD PLUS Difficult to extend to Excellent, as opinions may vary. The record, again, has slight marks, and has perhaps been played several times. There should however be very little lessening in the quality of the sound.      VERY GOOD The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratches.               GOOD The record has obviously been played many times. The record is still clean but the sound quality may be affected in quiet passages, but only slightly.               FAIR The record has obviously been played very many times. The record is still fairly clean and playable but due to lack of care displays considerable surface noise. It may even have a slight warp. On some turntables it may possibly jump.               POOR The record will not play properley due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. It may even have a slight warp.               BAD The record is unplayable and might even be warped or broken and is only of use as a collection item.               Sleeve / Inserts Grading                         MINT The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.               EXCELLENT The cover might have slight wear marks, the odd small scuffing, and creasing, but no handwriting, splits or tears.               VERY GOOD PLUS The cover has obvious signs of wear with some creasing, marks, scuffing. Not quite as good as excellent.               VERY GOOD Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects. Still collectable               GOOD The cover and contents show signs of wear from folding, creasing, marks, scuffing, spine splits and some discolouration, etc. Still collectable.               FAIR The cover and contents will be torn, stained and defaced. Possibly still collectable.               POOR The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.