Led Zeppelin III 1970 Orig 1st Press Atlantic Vinyl LP AAA Monarch Press

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LED ZEPPELIN - III

1970 LP....Monarch Pressing....Superb Audio Fidelity and Quality

Please read my detailed grading fully :

I have play graded the LP most all the way through. It was deep cleaned and the results very nice. Side 1 has some very occasional light surface noise and occasional tic, and sadly one flaw which is a scratch on part of track 1 and 2 that cause some pops but the rest of the side sounds great. Side 2 has some sparse light noise and occasional tic but I heard little to no other issues throughout the rest of the side so I'd grade a VG++ or better. Visually side 1 is VG+ or better but I'll grade VG because of that one scratch. Visually side 2 has very few marks or hairlines at all and is VG++. The cover is in VG/VG+ condition with the usual wear of any cover that is literally almost 50 years old. The pinwheel is perfectly intact and works great. Original earlier (1970) Atlantic inner sleeve is also here in great shape as well. All the records I sell come with a plastic outer sleeve for protection and a new plain white inner sleeve as well as the original when available. PLEASE take the time to look at the pictures provided. They tell all.....and are of the exact record you will receive! If you have any questions please feel free to message me and ask! Thanks much!

FYI : This and all of the LPs I sell are play graded on an almost new PRO-JECT Debut Carbon Esprit SB turntable with ortofon cartridge which is a higher end turntable that will reveal limitations perhaps not as noticeable in the average turntable so I think it's ideal for play grading LPs. I never even play an LP graded less than VG+ and rarely sell LPs graded less than this either. I consider myself to be a conservative grader. Please check my feedback.

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Record grading :

Mint (M):  Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. I do not use this grade, as even the act of inserting the disc or removing it from the paper sleeve may cause scuff marks on the vinyl.

Near Mint (NM):  This is highest grade assigned to opened, handled records. The vinyl is near flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.

Excellent (EX):  Disc plays really nice, but may have minor paper scuffs or other marks that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a few hairline scratches but nothing that affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny.

Very Good Plus (VG+):  Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or minor writing, etc.) but otherwise clean.

Very Good (VG):  Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.

Good (G):  Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.  This is not the quality of record to purchase if you're going to be listening to the album and expecting quality sound.  A good record to fill a niche collection until something better can be found.