LED ZEPPELIN III (3) UK ORANGE & PLUM '2401002' 1970 1st EDITION
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Description
On offer here is a rare edition of "Led Zeppelin III", an ORIGINAL 1970 UK 1st Pressing on the 1st Press 'Red/Maroon' (Plum) Atlantic label.
What makes this LP really special is that it is one of the 'earliest' 1st pressing ever made - with completely 'different' labels which were changed on all later pressings.
At the top of each label (above the white stripe) in large text there is printed 'produced by Jimmy Page' and below this 'executive producer: Peter Grant' this ultra rare label text only applied to the 'earliest' 1st pressings only - and this was changed very quickly indeed, with the 'Jimmy Page' credit moved to the bottom of each label (in smaller text) on all later re-pressings - and the 'Peter Grant' credit was completely removed altogether.
The 'cat. number' on the labels 1st pressings have the cat. number as ‘2401002' joined together - whereas all later pressings insert an extra 'dash' and show the cat. number as '2401-002' instead. The vinyl on this 'earliest' 1st pressing is much thicker than all later pressings. The cover is also a 1st press cover - being fully laminated, having a perfectly working 'rotating wheel' and correct '2401002' 1st press cat numbers. Matrices for this album are A5/B5. Page was said to be unhappy with the first few test pressings and rejected them in favour of the 5th pressing, hence the earliest matrix you’ll find on either side will be A5 and B5. There are later matrix numbers. Also interesting is that the matrix was hand etched throughout and includes the infamous Aleister Crowley quotes on either side:
Do What Thou Wilt
So Mote It Be
The vinyl, labels and cover are in very good condition (see pictures) with little wear, no writing, and barely any spindle marks at all.
No returns accepted
POSTAGE: Please note that I will provide proof of postage upon request.
Buyers from Eastern Europe will have their records sent recorded (paid for by the winning bidder) as for some reason many parcels are lost or mislaid, I hope you understand, thanks.
UK Mainland 12" / LP £3.50
Europe (Excluding UK) 12" / LP £5.00
Rest of the World 12" / LP £10.00
IF YOU REQUIRE INSURED / SIGNED FOR P&P - PLEASE EMAIL ME.
Records sold for more than £50.00 will be sent Recorded Delivery, paid for by the winner. Please await an invoice before paying, thanks.
GRADING:
The record is graded using the UK ‘Record Collector’ format:
VERY GOOD (VG): The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
More information here (Copy & Paste, scroll down to Version 3) - http://rarerecordcollector.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/led-zeppelin-iv-redplum-atlantic-all-5-label-variations/
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