Sold Date: March 23, 2023
Start Date: March 13, 2023
Final Price: $16.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 8
Seller Feedback: 772
Buyer Feedback: 0

DESCRIPTION:

Led Zeppelin

Lot of 3 Lower Grade Record Albums

Record Condition: G to VG

Details:

Lot of 3 low grade Led Zeppelin records. All records cleaned, visually inspected, and playgraded. Records are in G to VG condition based on grading criteria listed below. Make no mistake, these are well used records and play with issues, please read the detailed description below. Lot includes all records as pictured. 

1. Houses Of The Holy (Atlantic Release). Visually inspected and playgraded. Side 1: Visually, some surface markings, played and noted moderate surface noise and one skip on Track 2, no other skips noted. I grade Side 1 as a VG- (Near VG) condition album side. Side 2: Visually, some surface markings, played and noted moderate surface noise, no skips noted. I grade Side 2 as a VG condition album side. Overall a slightly below average looking/sounding record. Gatefold Cover: Average condition (VG) with basic wear and tear. Inner gatefold colour/condition look good as shown. Inner sleeve: Original as shown, average condition.

2. Physical Graffiti (LP1 Only and No cover or other inserts; LP2 is missing and NOT included in this listing) (Swan Song Release). Visually inspected and playgraded. Visually, notable heat damage to record on both sides. On playback, Side 1/Track 2 noted one skip, no other skips noted but a "noisy" sounding album side. Due to surface noise and visual heat damage, considered a well below average condition album side, I grade Side 1 as a G (very low grade) condition album side. On playback, Side 2/Track 1 noted one skip, no other skips noted, lower grade sounding album side. Due to visual heat damage considered a below average condition album side, I grade Side 2 as a VG- condition album side. Cover: Missing and not included in this listing. Inner sleeve: Original as shown, average condition.

3. Presence (Swan Song Release). Visually inspected and playgraded. Side 1: Visually, significant surface marking noted between Track 2 and 3. On playback, Track 1 plays with moderate surface noise, no skips. Track 2 plays good until the very end of track when it skips (due to noted surface marking). Beginning of Track 3 doesn't skip but plays with some annoying notable "ticks". Due to issues noted, I grade Side 1 as  VG- condition album side. Side 2: Visually, some surface markings as well. On playback, noted moderate surface noise, and skips noted on Track 4. Tracks 1-3 play with moderate surface noise and no skips. I grade Side 2 as a VG- condition album side. Overall a below average (VG-) looking/sounding record. Gatefold Cover: Below average condition (G) with more than average wear noted. Inner gatefold colour/condition has some staining. Inner sleeve: Not significant.

Records listed have been cleaned using a Nitty Gritty 1.5 cleaning system.

I do my best to be fair and honest with my record grading assessments.  I will provide as much detail as possible to give potential buyers everything they need to know about the product(s) you are bidding on. I inspect and grade all vinyl by either listening to or visually inspecting under bright lighting. If play graded, it will be noted. Major anomalies will be noted. Bid with confidence as returns are accepted.

Vinyl Grading Classification:

(SS) Still Sealed = Sealed in original shrink wrap. Anomalies (Saw cuts, cut-out holes, creases, etc.) will be noted.

(NM) Near Mint = A superb LP record that is nearly perfect. No visible defects, appears to be new, except without the sealed shrink wrap. A good description of a NM record is ?It looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.? 

(EX) Excellent = An LP record that is very close to (NM) with minor defects allowed.

(VG+) Very Good Plus = An LP record that has been played, but well cared for.  It may show light wear, such as light scratches or scuffs.

(VG) Very Good = An LP record that exhibits signs of use. Limited scuffs and scratches causing moderate surface noise that will be evident upon playing.  Defects should not overpower the music.

(VG-) Very Good Minus = An LP record considered acceptable. The record will play through but with significant surface noise and possible skips.  Well used vinyl.

(G) Good = An LP record marginally acceptable. LP exhibits visible scratches, significant skips/jumps and bad surface noise.

Note: I do not sell records below a 'Good' rating unless collectible.

Cover Grading Classification:

(NM) Near Mint = LP cover has no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable defects. No cut-out holes, either. The same is true for any inserts, posters, lyric sleeves and the like.

(EX) Excellent = LP cover very close to NM, minor defects allowed.

(VG+) Very Good Plus = LP cover may have slight signs of wear and may also be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.  Inner sleeve and will have some moderate wear, and may have lightly turned up corners.

(VG) Very Good = LP cover may have light to moderate ring wear, some tape, stickers, glue, writing, a small seam split, but not all of these defects. Too many of these types of defects will degrade the cover to a Good (G) classification.

(G) Good = LP cover shows signs of significant wear that includes seam splits (especially at the bottom or on the spine) and worn corners. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

(F) Fair = LP cover that barely holds and protects the record. LP cover may include (but not all) the following defects: marred by wear, writing, water damage, seam splits on all three sides, inner sleeve seams splits, crinkled and written upon. If it is a common LP cover/sleeve, you'll need to find another copy in better shape to replace it.

Shipping:

USA Domestic: I do not gouge customers on shipping and handling fees. Domestic shipments will be shipped via USPS Economy Media Mail so I can pass savings along to customers. USPS Media Mail shipments can take up to 10 business days to arrive depending on location. All shipments include a USPS tracking number with delivery conformation. Handling time is 1 to 2 business days.

Packaging:

LP will be boxed carefully in a corrugated box made specifically for LPs to protect the cover.  LP package will include a clear plastic outer sleeve. LP will be removed from cover for shipping to prevent seam splitting (unless sealed).

 Winning Multiple Listings:

If buyer wins multiple listings I will combine shipping costs. If you win multiple listings please wait for the Invoice before making payment so I can accurately adjust shipping costs.

Other:

I have been collecting vinyl records for decades and I am in the process of downsizing my collection. Please check back frequently as I am expecting to be listings lots of vinyls as single listings as well as and group lot listings in coming months. 

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