LED ZEPPELIN IV 4 SYMBOLS ZOSO 1ST UK LP 1971 RED PLUM PORKY MOUNTAIN TOP INNER

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LED ZEPPELIN IV 4 SYMBOLS ZOSO 1ST UK LP 1971 RED PLUM PORKY MOUNTAIN TOP INNER

Artist: LED ZEPPELIN

Title: IV

1st UK Press - Released in 1971.

LP – Stereo – Atlantic – 2401012

Matrix

2401012 xxll A//3  STAMPERS 1 1 2 2  PECKO DUCK

2401012 B//4   STAMPERS 1 1 8 PORKY

THIS IS A RARE 1st UK PRESS OF THE 4TH LP OF LED ZEPPELIN WITH THE RARE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 1ST PRESS. PLEASE DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE RARETY OF THIS LP AS IT WAS PRINTED IN LOW QUANTITIES.

RARE CHARACTERISTICS OF 1ST PRESS COPY:

• Miscredit label indicating MISTY MOUNTAIN TOP instead of MISTY MOUNTAIN HOP as indicated in the sleeve and in the inner sleeve.
• Rare PORKY PECKO DUCK  etching in the dead/wax lead-out grooves indicating that this pressing was cut by George Peckham (aka Porky
• RED and PLUM Labels
• Labels without WARNER LOGO .

The vinyl is visually graded in very good condition.  Please see below a description of grades and note that this vinyl is 44 years old that has been played and will not transform into anything else.

The RED AND PLUM labels with the miscredit title are in excellent condition with some marks.

The inner lyric sleeve  is split at the bottom and with tear in the corners.

The matt gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition with ring and edge wear.

The spine is in very good  condition with corner and edge wear. 

Porky is a lacquer-cutting and mastering engineer and has an illustrious career that includes work on the BEATLES, GENESIS AND LED ZEPPELIN catalogue amongst others. He has well helped on the engineering aspects and done special cuts for artistes like JOHN LENNON - AC DC – WINGS – JETHRO TULL – FREE – WHO – TEN YEARS AFTER – TRAFFIC - YES or KING CRIMSON.

Guide to grades used

Mint                      

Cover - Looks new - no marks, wear or damage

Disc - Looks unplayed - no marks visible

Near Mint              

Cover - Looks virtually new with signs of handling- Minor wear creases but no marks or damage. Light sleeves may show slight discoloration due to age.

Disc - May have minor scuffs &/or hairline scratches caused by moving record in & out of paper sleeve

Excellent                

Cover - Slight signs of wear on edges/spine, corners or ring wear. No damage caused by sticker removal/residue.

Disc- The record has been played and has superficial marks &/or hairline scratches and paper scuffs.

Very good              

Cover - Moderate edge/spine or ring wear. Corners may be a little blunt. Opening edge may show feathering caused by removal of record. Visible creases or laminate lift. Localised sticker removal damage.

Disc - The record has been played frequently and has noticeable surface marks, occasional light scratches and paper scuffs.

Good                      

Cover - Heavy ring or edge/spine wear. Corners noticeable bashed. Heavy creases. Considerable laminate/surface damage.

Disc - The record looks very well played and the sound quality has probably deteriorated noticeably. A lot of surface marks/scratches. Usually used as collection filler

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