Sold Date: December 28, 2016
Start Date: December 21, 2016
Final Price: $32.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 21
Seller Feedback: 465
Buyer Feedback: 7

this is the 1973 U.S. 1st press of Houses of The Holy with lacquer cut by legendary mastering engineer Robert Ludwig, his initials "RL" are on the runout of both sides of the discs. 
this is not the reissue with Ludwig's initial on only one side. this is the true 1st pressing that is sought after by collectors
jacket is EX to NM ~ mild sign of use ~ printed inner sleeve
disc is EX ~ few lite surface lines ~ strong glossy sheen ~ barely missing NM condition ~ clean 1841 BROADWAY labels
Playback: sound is thunderous and raw ~ fidelity is outstanding ~ moderate amount of static/crackles ~ YOU WILL QUICKLY REALIZE WHY MANY AUDIOPHILES PREFER THIS EDITION OF THE RECORD

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GRADING SOUND IS FUTILE BECAUSE SOUND IS AFFECTED BY PICK UP EQUIPMENT. WHAT I WILL DO IS PLAY TEST THE RECORD WITH MY $1,000.00 CARTRIDGE AND REPORT WHAT I HEARD AND THE BUYER CAN MAKE THEIR OWN JUDGEMENT.

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I DO NOT HAVE ANY PERFECT VINYL IN MY COLLECTION AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE.

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