Led Zeppelin III 1st Press UK LP VG Red Plum Atlantic Label Peter Grant credit Do what thou wilt matrix Atlantic 2401 002 Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin III

OZ 1st press UK LP released in 1970 on the red & Plum Atlantic Records label. Cat: 2401002. Features Peter Grant credit on labels. Has “Do what thou wilt” on matrix runout groove side one. Matrix numbers: 2401002 A7/ 2401002 B7. Stampers 11/12. Comes in original pinwheel die cut gloss cover.

On their first two albums, Led Zeppelin unleashed a relentless barrage of heavy blues and rockabilly riffs, but Led Zeppelin III provided the band with the necessary room to grow musically. While there are still a handful of metallic rockers, III is built on a folky, acoustic foundation that gives the music extra depth. And even the rockers aren't as straightforward as before: the galloping "Immigrant Song" is powered by Robert Plant's banshee wail, "Celebration Day" turns blues-rock inside out with a warped slide guitar riff, and "Out on the Tiles" lumbers along with a tricky, multi-part riff. Nevertheless, the heart of the album lies on the second side, when the band delve deeply into English folk. "Gallows Pole" updates a traditional tune with a menacing flair, and "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" is an infectious acoustic romp, while "That's the Way" and "Tangerine" are shimmering songs with graceful country flourishes. 

Tracks: Immigrant song/ Friends/ Celebration day/ Since I've been loving you/ Out on the tiles/ Gallows pole/ Tangerine/ That's the way/ Bron-Y-aur stomp/ hats of to (Roy) Harper.

There are light spindle marks on labels. Record has scuff marks and light scratches that cause light crackles in parts throughout. There are pops for a few rotations start of track 3 side one, for first half of track 4 and very end of track, the start of track one side 2 is particularly crackly, the rest of side two has light pops in parts and crackles. Record does not jump or skip. Record is in VG condition. Fully functioning full gloss pinwheel diecut cover has some light marks and tiny surface tears around edges and is in Excellent condition.

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