Sold Date: December 14, 2023
Start Date: November 29, 2023
Final Price: $34.99 (USD)
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Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy Vinyl LP - Atlantic SD 7255 / SMAS-95038 (1973) VG+/VG++ First Pressing Club Edition with Hype Sticker with Dancing Days, Song Remains the Same, No Quarter
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover is fully intact with great color, with a hype sticker with song titles on front. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics in excellent shape with no splits.
Houses of the Holy is the fifth studio album by Led Zeppelin. It was released in March 1973 by Atlantic Records.
The album benefited from two band members installing studios at home, which allowed them to develop more sophisticated songs and arrangements and expand their musical style. Several songs subsequently became fixtures in the group's live set, including "The Song Remains the Same", "The Rain Song" and "No Quarter". All instruments and vocals were provided by the band members Robert Plant (vocals), Jimmy Page (guitar), John Paul Jones (bass, keyboards), and John Bonham (drums). The album was produced by Page and mixed by Eddie Kramer.
Although critical response was mixed, Houses of the Holy became a commercial success, later receiving a Diamond (over 10 million albums sold) certification by the RIAA in 1999. In 2020, the album was ranked at number 278 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Tracklist
A1The Song Remains The Same5:24 A2The Rain Song   7:32 A3Over The Hills And Far Away4:42 A4The Crunge   3:10
B1Dancing Days   3:40 B2D'yer Mak'er   4:19 B3No Quarter6:57 B4The Ocean   4:28
Led Zeppelin Robert Plant – vocals Jimmy Page – guitars, production John Paul Jones – bass guitar, piano, Mellotron, organ, synthesizer, backing vocals on "The Ocean" John Bonham – drums, backing vocals on "The Ocean" _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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