Led Zeppelin - III

Label:Atlantic - K 50002

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold, Transitional Pressing

Country:UK

Released:1972

Genre:Rock

Style:Classic Rock

Matrix Side 1:K 50002 A         2401 002 A-5   Do What Thou Wilt (Hand etched)
Matrix Side 2:K 50002 B         2401 002 B//6  420   1 5 0 4
All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.

This record is in very good condition. It has quite a lot of faint spindle marks visible on each label but there are no pen marks, stains or scuffs anywhere. The centres show mild wear but are not worn or loose. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in good shape with no major issues but with the high number of spindle marks as mentioned.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything deep or really serious but there is light scratches, surface lines and scuffs showing in normal light. There is also more signs of use showing when viewed under bright light. So the vinyl is clearly used and shows signs of this but is also still in good playable condition with no nasty marks and nothing that can be felt to the touch.

I play tested the record and it played well overall and was still an enjoyable listen. It seems to lay flat on the deck but upon playing there is a slight raise or mild amount of upward movement in the record arm. This is not severe however and has no affect on the sound produced or playback. The audio produced has no skips, sticks or loud disruptive tics but is also not pristine. There is some light surface noise in the intros, between tracks and in some of the much quieter parts of tracks. I noted some near the end of track 2 on side 1 and the early stages of track 1, side 2. There was also 2 pops near the very end of the last track on side 2. Overall it plays well enough however with audio that would be a solid grade of VG+ on each side in my opinion.  It is grade at VG however due to the signs of use to the playing surfaces and light interference in places.

The laminated gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. It has just very slight rubbing or wear to the edges and corners with the text on the spine all clearly legible. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and the sleeve is strong all round. There is also only minor grubbiness in places and no serious ring marks. There is no major issues with creasing to the actual sleeve but there is clear laminate creasing over both the front and back. This is most likely a manufacturing issue but is noticeable(see pics). Overall the sleeve is tidy with just the laminate creasing to report really. The wheel is fully functional and the transitional sticker inside is present. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains a brand new plain white replacement inner as the original was missing. 

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

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