Led Zeppelin III (3) UK Red/Plum Atlantic LP 1st Earliest Peter Grant EX+ Nice

Sold Date: February 20, 2019
Start Date: December 28, 2018
Final Price: £135.00 (GBP)
Seller Feedback: 65
Buyer Feedback: 55


Welcome!
For all you Led Zeppelin vinyl fans here is a real gem! 
Title: Led Zeppelin III Year:  1970 Number:  2401002                                                    Side 1 Matrix:   2401002 - A-5   Side 1 Stampers:    1 2 5 Do What Thou Wilt   G4C  
                         Side 2 Matrix:    2401002  B-5 Side 2 Stampers:  1 2 6  So Mote It Be  G4C   Sleeve:  EX+ (Most would grade NM)  Inner:  EX Vinyl Visual:    VG+   Audio Check: Mainly EX but will grade VG+. (Fabulous, such a pleasure to listen)
The above grading is more than generous most would grade higher but I like to insure everyone remains happy when purchasing from myself.

I have been record collecting for 35 years now and its time to sell them all off so please do look at my other listings which will be ongoing. All my records are kept in professional boxes and played on high end equipment, if played at all! They come from a clean smoke free home.
The vinyl has been evaluated using the following professional grading system. Please note we offer a full refund to anyone unhappy for any reason so buy or bid with peace of mind. We do not barter if you disagree we simply refund you and even pay the carriage back upon safe return. 
Carriage includes insurance, the vinyl is packed professionally with extra extra padding. We do not send vinyls in the sleeve we always separate in the packaging. Have faith we know what we are doing! 
Vinyl Professional Grading System 
Mint (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.  


Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  


Very Good Plus (VG+)  Generally worth 50% of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  


Very Good (VG) Generally worth 25% of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.  


Good (G), Good Plus (G+)  Generally worth 10-15% of the Near Mint value. A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.  

Poor (P), Fair (F) Generally worth 0-5% of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.
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