LED ZEPPELIN 1st 6 LPs LOT I II III IV Houses of the Holy Physical Graffiti VG++

Sold Date: September 7, 2014
Start Date: August 31, 2014
Final Price: $89.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 25
Seller Feedback: 551
Buyer Feedback: 4


Led Zeppelin I, II, III, IV (Zoso),  Houses of the Holy & Physical Graffiti 1969-1975 Atlantic/Swan Song SD 8216, SD 19127, SD19128, SD 7208, SD 7255, SS 2-200
Overall Grade: VG+ to EX Record(s) Grade: VG to EX Jacket Cover Grade: VG to EX
Here is a perfect opportunity to own the first six albums from the ultimate Rock n Roll Band: Led Zeppelin.  Many believe that Zep's first six years (and six albums) were the golden era for the golden gods of Rock. During the writing and recording sessions for Presence (not included), Robert Plant was suffering from a car accident in the summer of 1975. Robert Plant never recovered physically (and some say mentally) from the crash, and it clearly marked a transitional point in Led Zeppelins career.
I will go into more detail about the individual albums, but as a whole they are an amazing collection for any Led Zeppelin fan. If it were not for minor play, handling, and storage wear, these would please even the most purist of collectors. I will likely ship these in two separate packages for ultimate safety. Insurance can be discussed after the listing ends.
Led Zeppelin I (1):  SD 8216 1967 The vinyl record is VG+ to EX with only hairline scratches.The record label shows very little signs of play wear. The LP cover is in VG condition with light ring wear and shelf wear. The cover is seam splitting on the top left corner along the spine (see photo). The inner sleeve is likely non-original.
Led Zeppelin II (2):  SD19127 1969 The vinyl record is in VG+ condition with light scratches and paper scuffing on the front and more pronounced scratches on the back. It has light paper scuffing as well. The record label has little signs of being put on a spindle. LP Gatefold cover is VG+ condition and has a good amount of ring wear and shelf wear, but the inside is bright and colorful. The inner sleeve is original Atlantic. Some seam splitting on the inner sleeve.
Led Zeppelin III (3):  SD19128 1970 The vinyl record is in VG+ condition with light scratching and scuffing, but nothing serious. Light play wear on the label around the center hole. The LP Gatefold Cover is in EX condtion and the rotating pin wheel still works well. The inside of the gatefold is in great condition with vivid colors. The inner sleeve is non-original.
Led Zeppelin IV (4) or  ZOSO: SD7208 1971 The vinyl record is in EX condition, with on light hairline scratches and scuffing from handling. The inner Stairway Lyric sheet is in perfect condition. The record label shows little to no signs of play wear. The LP Cover is in VG+, with only a seam split (see pictures) to not make it EX condition. The stairway to heaven inside gatefold picture is bright and vivid.
Houses of the Holy (5): SD7255 1973 The vinyl record is in VG condition, with quite a bit of scratching, but nothing too serious. Might cause some surface noise when playing, but nothing looks skip-worthy. The LP Cover is in VG+ condition with a good amount of ring wear and shelf wear. The inner lyric sleeve has yellowed slightly with age and there are some seam splits, but in overall good condition.
Physical Graffiti (6):  SS 2-200 1975 Both Vinyl Records are in EX condition. The LP Cover is in VG condition with the interchangeable inner sleeves and album info sheets for use in the windows. The LP Cover has a lot of shelf wear in the corners and has a large seem split on the top (see pictures). The original inner sleeves are in EX condition. 
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My conservative, visual grading is done under bright light. I cannot play grade each record, therefore I have an open return policy: If not 100% Satisfied, you can return your item for a refund.
I ship with sturdy and standard LP record shipping boxes and tons of bubble wrap. I recommend insurance for an album over $10.

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GRADING KEY


Mint [M], or Still Sealed [SS]: Only sealed records will be deemed "Mint".

 

Near Mint [NM]: The record shows no obvious sign of wear, appearing unplayed. An LP cover has no creases, folds, cuts, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

 

Excellent [EX], Near Mint Minus [NM-], and [VG++]: Same as above, yet shows only faint paper scuffs on the surface only. A VG++ record will have a bit more light scuffs than a NM-, and less than a VG+. No noise from scuffs will be heard unless from the pressing itself (In general, vinyl records will have some faint background static). VG++ is for an LP with only a medium amount of paper scuffs, still no effect on play besides that of the pressing itself (no loud pops nor skips).


Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK yet will be noted. Besides light background noise, a VG+ record should have no loud pops nor skips. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.


Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise (no skips). Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will 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, only two or three of them. A VG- grading is when a record has even more wear and noise, but still plays with no skips.


Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: My lowest level, I do not list below this level unless exceptionally rare: A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. 

 

Poor [P], Fair [F]: I do not list records in this category with skips, cracks and/or noise that prevents the enjoyment of the music.



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