6 LED ZEPPELIN ALBUMS FIRST PRINTS RARE DJ COPY *LOOK*

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 This auction is for 6 Led Zeppelin Vinyl Albums. I will discuss each album as best I can.

1. Led Zeppelin III - This was my sisters album, so I don't know where/how or under what circumstances she obtained this. She may have just got it in some store way back when, but as the sticker says on the cover (see photo), "Promotional d/j copy monaural not for sale". I did have an Aunt who lived and worked in New York City for Warner Brothers her whole life, and she used to get us all sorts of crazy things, not sure if this is one, but after looking up some info on this type of album, I believe it may have been used at a AM Radio Station, then fell into my sisters hands. Not really sure, but I believe it may be rare, maybe not! I am not a record expert myself, but I have had this album since the 1970s.  After looking up the word "monaural" , I came to the conclusion that this is not in stereo. This also happens to be the one album in this auction that is not in the best shape. After looking up vinyl record ratings (see chart below), I would have to rate this a G rating. The label has a #7201 stamped on it and it shows the Broadway address. The cover is ok accept for her name written on the front and someone wrote "very truly Led Zeppelin" on the back. I doubt that is real. If the band had this album in hand I'm sure they would have all hand signed it individually. The wheel in the cover turns and it changes the pictures in the little windows. A conversation piece for sure!

2. Led Zeppelin- This album is in VG condition. It does have the 1841 Broadway, NY address on the back and has a #SD 8216 stamped on it's record label

3. Led Zeppelin II- The album cover is in very nice condition on this one. It also has the 1841 Broadway address on it, and the album label and cover has a #SD19127 stamped on it. The album itself is in really nice shape, and I would rate this whole album as a VG++.

4. Led Zeppelin IV ZOSO- Probably the most popular album the band produced thanks to the greatest song of all time "Stairway to Heaven". This album cover is in very good condition, and the record is still sitting in the original dust cover jacket with the song lyrics to Stairway on the one side. The record itself I would rate a VG. It's been played! And I played it again this week, I still have my record player and my old Fisher entertainment center in my bedroom. Gee that thing may be worth something! I enjoyed listening to this again and had no problems with the album. SD19129 is stamped on the record label.

5. Houses of the Holy- I would rate this entire album as a in between a VG++ and VG rating.  The vinyl is still sitting in it's original dust cover sleeve, with both sides showing the lyrics to the songs. It also shows the 1841 Broadway address and both the sleeve and record have the #SD7255 on them.

6. Soundtrack to Led Zeppelin The Song Remains the Same- Some of this album would have been recorded with me in the audience. I was very lucky to have seen Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden back when this album and the movie were made. Quite a memorable night. Back to business, this album I would rate a VG. The album cover is in very good condition, the records are still sitting in their black sleeves, it's a double album. The Moby Dick side is showing more wear then the rest of the album. I also listened to this the other day, and that brought back some good memories. The album cover has the Swan Song logo with a #SS 2-201 below the logo.

I believe I have described each album as best I can, again I am not a record expert, I am a movie expert! I'm sure the winner will be happy to receive 6 of the best Led Zeppelin albums ever made! If you do have a professional cleaner for records that wouldn't hurt either! Thanks for looking and good luck if you bid.

NOW I MUST ASK ONLY USA BIDDERS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE USA. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID. I WILL HAVE TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN A FLAT RATE PRIORITY MAIL BOX THAT WILL COST $14.95 TO SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE USA. THIS WILL BE EASIER FOR ME AND VERY SAFE FOR YOU, SO I CAN PACKAGE THE ALBUMS NICE AND SAFE INSIDE THE BOX. INSURANCE IS YOUR OPTION TOO. PAYPAL PAYMENTS ONLY.

Below is a grading and condition rating chart that has been posted on the internet as a standard to follow for rating albums.

Album's Grading/Condition

These are the grading guidelines used and are based on Goldmine Grading for Records

MINT (M): Perfect! This record looks like it has just left the manufacturer, with NO flaws what so ever. It looks as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains. No stickers address labels, writing on the covers or labels. No tears or seam splits. No wear to the cover or record period! Age of the record has nothing to do with it.

NEAR MINT or NM, M- : this record appears virtually flawless A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see. The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside) may be acceptable, however the artwork is be as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT or EX or VG++ : minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs and NO Scratches COVER: Artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no ink wear! Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white (where the artwork pasted slick was) meaning, slight wear. No seam splits or writing on the cover or taped repairs can make this grade.

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+ record shows wear, surface scuffs. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. If the flaws don't cause any surface noise, the vinyl can still make the VG+ grade. COVERS: A virtually clean cover, but may have small writing on it.The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. The back of the cover usually gives away the age of the cover. Flat white paper will be somewhat yellow yet no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. The corners will be slightly dog eared yet no crackly bends, defacing the artwork. In essence, a VG+ cover should have no more than 3 flaws mentioned.

VERY GOOD or VG: this record is a record that is good enough. They are not really going to look very good, but it will STILL play very good. there will almost always be some surface noise when they are played. The Dynamics should still be excellent, overpowering the surface noise. A VG record will appear well have been played but still have some luster. VG covers will look worn, used. There may be some seam splitting . There will be some ring wear, where the ink has begun to wear off. Giving the cover a look of snow falling. If the artwork looks snowy all over, it is less than VG condition. There may be some writing on the cover (still, no Large letters in magic marker). It will look aged and more yellowish due to contamination's in the air (sometimes looking like cigarette smoke). Still it should be decent.

GOOD or G A good record will look very well played, dull, grayish and possibly abused. However a Good record should still play. It will have distracting surface noise. Such as crackle that is continuous or some hiss. Will also have some loss of dynamics caused from grooves being worn. It should play without any skips or any obtrusively loud pops or repeated clicks, caused by deep scratches. Good means that it will play with some form of decency, so one can still enjoy the music even though you can still hear noise caused from the wear. A Good cover will have just about everything wrong with it. It will have seam splits (possibly taped repaired, but only with scotch tape. No duct tape or masking tape repairs. These are big turn offs. May have magic marker writing on the cover but still if they are in huge letters, it is a big turn off.In essence, the cover will looked virtually trashed, but some artwork will still be noticed. If the artwork is worn, it is POOR and the cover is worthless.

 I am changing the shipping on this item to $6.00 for media mail.