LED ZEPPELIN IV 4, MINT- 1971 UK TRANSITIONAL PRESSING

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From my own personal collection I am pleased to offer an exceptional MINT- example of the iconic fourth studio album by LED ZEPPELIN simply titled “LED ZEPPELIN IV”, Catalogue Number K 50008. This is a RARE 1971 UK TRANSITIONAL STEREO PRESSING with DOUBLE STAMPED MATRIX NUMBERS on the GREEN & ORANGE ATLANTIC RECORD LABEL, with a superb MATT FINISH gatefold sleeve. Complete with the correct 1 st issue credits/lyric inner sleeve. [The Side Two record label has the “Misty Mountain Top” mis-credit which although not particularly rare is an unusual feature. The matrix numbers are double stamped as follows: Side One – 2401012## A//3 “PECKO DUCK” and K 50008 A . Side Two – 2401012 B//4 “PORKY” and K 50008 B. The grey soft card credits/lyric inner sleeve is the 1 st issue as it does not have the K 50008 catalogue number text printed on it]. The sleeve is in VG+ condition with only light wear and virtually no creasing. The front and back covers are unmarked apart from a bit of ringwear and surface rubbing. The opening gatefold spread is pristine. The unusually wide spine is square and solid. The top quality Atlantic record is in MINT- condition. It’s a nice mid-weight pressing which sits perfectly flat on the turntable. Both sides retain their “as new” shine. It is clear that the record has only received a few careful plays. The double-ridged Atlantic labels are like new with only a few short spindle traces each side. There is virtually no wear to the spindle hole. The sound quality of these George “PORKY” Peckham cut original Atlantic pressings is truly sensational - very powerful and vibrant with wonderful driving bass. Both sides play MINT- throughout. There is no discernable deterioration in sound quality and virtually no unwanted noise at all. I think that it will be almost impossible to find another transitional copy which plays to such a high standard. The credits/lyric inner sleeve has the usual splits to the edges plus two short tears to the opening edges but is otherwise unmarked. Overall this is a beautiful rare transitional copy of Zeppelin's iconic masterpiece which will grace any record collection. GRADINGS The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Rega P5 turntable fitted with an Elys 2 cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My gradings are strict and in accordance with the following descriptions: · MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects. · EX R ecord is a top quality example, with just a few very light surface marks which do not sound, and barely any discernable deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing. · VG Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects but is still very presentable. PACKAGING LPs are packaged with care and well protected to ensure that they arrive safely in the same condition as they leave me. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit. INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE LPs posted outside of the UK will only be sent International Signed-For with insurance at the following cost: Europe - £9.95 Worldwide - £13.30 read more

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