LED ZEPPELIN III: 1970 UK ATLANTIC 2nd RED/PLUM PRESS A5/B5 EX+
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LED ZEPPELIN III: 1970 UK ATLANTIC 2nd RED/PLUM PRESS A5/B5 EX+
LED ZEPPELINLed Zeppelin III
1970 UK ATLANTIC DELUXE (2401 002) SECOND RED/PLUM PRESSING OF LED ZEPPELIN'S THIRD LP
VERY NICE ORIGINAL COPY WHICH SOUNDS GREAT AND PLAYS BEAUTIFULLY WITH PRACTICALLY NOTHING TO FAULT
PRESSED WITH THE SECOND UK ATLANTIC RED/PLUM LABELS (no Peter Grant credit)
MATRIX: 2401002 A5 DO WHAT THOU WILT / 2401002 B5 SO MOTE IT BE (first issue matrix)
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FULLY LAMINATED GATEFOLD COVER "Printed and made by the E. J. Day Group, London and Bedford" WITH A FULLY FUNCTIONAL SPINNING WHEEL
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE DATED NOVEMBER 1969 ('119')
On their first two albums, Led Zeppelin unleashed a relentless barrage of heavy blues and rockabilly riffs, but Led Zeppelin III provided the band with the necessary room to grow musically.
While there are still a handful of metallic rockers, III is built on a folky, acoustic foundation that gives the music extra depth.
And even the rockers aren't as straightforward as before: the galloping "Immigrant Song" is powered by Robert Plant's banshee wail, "Celebration Day" turns blues-rock inside out with a warped slide guitar riff, and "Out on the Tiles" lumbers along with a tricky, multi-part riff.
Nevertheless, the heart of the album lies on the second side, when the band delve deeply into English folk.
"Gallows Pole" updates a traditional tune with a menacing flair, and "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" is an infectious acoustic romp, while "That's the Way" and "Tangerine" are shimmering songs with graceful country flourishes.
The band hasn't left the blues behind and the twisted bottleneck blues of "Hats off to (Roy) Harper" is stunning and the epic "Since I've Been Loving You," is one of their finest original blues tracks
Side One:
Immigrant Song (2:26)
Friends (3:55)
Celebration Day (3:29)
Since I've Been Loving You (7:25)
Out On The Tiles (4:04)
Side Two:
Gallows Pole (4:58)
Tangerine (3:12)
That's The Way (5:38)
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp (4:20)
Hats Off To (Roy) Harper (3:41)
LABELS: EXCELLENT+
Clean, bright unmarked labels with just light spindle traces
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT
There some superficial, cosmetic marks to the surfaces but none of these have any effect on the sound
VINYL Audio: EXCELLENT+
The audio quality is sensational throughout - crystal clear, deep, rich and vibrant - and on playback at loud volume there are no major audio issues to note.
No scratches, loud clicks, pops or groove wear.
A couple of minor light ticks noted but nothing I found in the slightest intrusive
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+
Crisp, clean and sharp gatefold with a fully functioning spinning wheel.
All edges are sharp and all spine text is clear and bold
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £20.00 (International Signed For delivery) DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way
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856 (GS 7.0.20 (856))
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