Led Zeppelin III ~ 2401002 Red & Plum / Peter Grant / Wheel ~ A5/B5 VG/EX/EX

The third studio album from the boys. Composed largely at a remote cottage in Wales known as Bron-Yr-Aur, this work represented a maturing of the band's music towards a greater emphasis on folk and acoustic sounds.

Whilst this divided fans and critics alike, it is now widely acknowledged for showing that Led Zeppelin were more than just a conventional rock band and that they could branch out into wider musical territory.

Presented in the 1st pressing Red & Plum label with the working spinning wheel and the Peter Grant credit on the label

Artist: Led Zeppelin

Release title: III

Catalogue number: 2401002

Label: Atlantic

Matrix numbers: 1 1 2 (backwards) Do what thou wilt 2401002 A-7 QPK (stamped) / 1 1 So mote it be 2401002 B-5 1 2 GHC (stamped)

Year of release: 1970

Recording: Stereo

1st Pressing Identifiers:

X Red & Plum coloured label with Peter Grant executive producer credit 

X A5 / B5 Matrix 

X Fully laminated gatefold sleeve with die cut panels and a working spinning wheel gimmick

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EACH record is proffesionally cleaned, inspected and played before being listed. *Please refer to the below guides for information about the vinyl record grading.

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Vinyl condition*: VG

Labels: Nice and clean. Some light spindle trails. A feint little 1 cm scratch to the label below the spindle hole where the white shows through

Spindle hole: Nice and clean

Playing surface: Side One looks really nice with very slight wear. Side Two has a few marks, a hairline and some light scuffing, but it is still well presented. 

Run Off: There are some light marks. 

Sound*: EX

After listening right through this album, the sound has great depth, range of sound and clarity. Nice loud press with no skips or jumps. A few very light spells of trace noise only

Overall its a excellent sounding copy

Cover & sleeve*: EX

Spine: A couple of light bumps to the surface. Its very straight, perfectly readable, with sharp colours and in great shape with no laminate damage. 

Seams: No splits or damage. 

Opening: Very straight with feint curving near the edges

Front Cover: Apart from some very light discolouration along the outer edges, its in fantastic shape. One corner is lightly rubbed

Back Cover: Apart from some very light discolouration along the outer edges, its in fantastic shape. The wheel works perfectly

Gatefold area: Really clean with a few tiny age spots, but at first glance it looks NM

Sleeve: Plain white with age related discolouration. 

Overall a really nice copy with loud sound. The vinyl looks good as does the cover, which is in superb condition and is very close to NM

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VINYL GRADE DESCRIPTION GUIDE

MINT (M): A perfect record that looks like it has just left the factory, with NO flaws what so ever looking as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record appears virtually flawless at first glance and has a great luster. It should only have very minor scuffs or marks on the surface of the vinyl, which are only visible under strong light. It should play without any noise particularly over the flaw. 

EXCELLENT (EX): A record with only minor scuffs, which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs or marks. It should play without any noise over the flaw.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record shows wear which could include surface scuffs and marks, blotches or stains. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. The flaws may cause some surface noise. 

A plus (+) or (-) following the condition indicate variations of the condition i.e. VG+ is in slightly better condition than VG but not excellent.

SLEEVE & INSERTS GRADE DESCRIPTION GUIDE

MINT (M): The cover is free of any stickers, address labels, writing or labels. There are no tears or seam splits or wear / fading to the cover. The age of the record has not affected the condition. The cover, sleeve and any inserts (posters, stickers, lyric sheets) look brand new.

NEAR MINT (NM): The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age.

EXCELLENT (EX): The artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. There may be some impressions to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no dis-colouration. It may have some slight creases to the corners, but no major wrinkling, holes or other damage. 

VERY GOOD (VG): The artwork looks clean but with slightly more wear. This could include some fading due to minor sun damage, but there will be know no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through.

A plus (+) or (-) following the condition indicate variations of the condition i.e. VG+ is in slightly better condition than VG but not excellent.

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PAYMENT, POSTAGE & HANDLING

Payment is PayPal only or cash on collection where applicable. Orders over £20 must have tracking. 

Delivered weight 620gs

Packaged well using high quality card mailers. Each disc is placed in a plain sleeve to avoid seam splits during transit. The cover is placed in a 450g clear sleeve, with card stiffeners placed either side to protect the package.

Postage within the UK is Free 

via Royal Mail 2nd Class signed for

Postage Next Day by 1pm is £4.80

via Royal Mail special delivery by 1pm

Postage to Europe is £6.90

via Royal Mail international tracked & signed

Postage to the Rest Of World is £10.40

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