LED ZEPPELIN IV (FOUR SYMBOLS), US ATLANTIC LP, RARE VSRP PRESSING, PLAYS EX

Led Zeppelin IV (Four Symbols) (12” LP)

Led Zeppelin were the definitive rock band! They were formed out of the ashes of The Yardbirds in September 1968 and consisted of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham. Page’s first choice for lead singer, Terry Reid, declined the offer, but suggested Robert Plant, a Birmingham singer he knew. Plant eventually accepted the position, recommending a drummer, John Bonham from nearby Redditch. John Paul Jones, at the suggestion of his wife, contacted Page about the vacant position. Being familiar with Jones’ credentials, Page agreed to bring in Jones as the final piece. The band did not release the popular songs from their albums as singles in the UK, as they preferred to develop the concept of album-oriented rock.
This is a transitional pressing with the 1841 Broadway address on side one and 75 Rockefeller Plaza on side two.
 Side One: Black Dog; Rock And Roll; The Battle Of Evermore; Stairway To Heaven.
Side Two: Misty Mountain Hop; Four Sticks; Going To California; When The Levee Breaks.
The album is on Atlantic Records, SD 7208. Matrix side one: PORKY    ST-A-712285-C   AT/GP   PR - 50 (written). Matrix side two: PECKO DUCK   ST-A-712286-C   PR - 50 (written).
Originally released in 1971, this is a 1973 reissue. USA pressing - Pressed at Viewlex Sonic Recording Products (VSRP). Stereo.
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Condition: (as Record Collector’s grading system)
Vinyl side 1: very good (has a few superficial marks that do not affect the audio in any way, plays excellent with no jumps, sticks or clicks and minimal crackle).
Vinyl side 2: very good (has a few superficial marks that do not affect the audio in any way, plays excellent with no jumps, sticks or clicks and minimal crackle).
Cover (gatefold): very good (some corner, edge, spine and ring wear, name written front top left, rubbing front and back).
Comes with the original “Stairway to Heaven” lyric inner sleeve in very good condition - some staining on front bottom right!.
I have tried to give my honest opinion as to the condition. I will give a complete refund to the buyer if they are not happy with the record.
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RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM:
MINT: I very rarely use the mint grade. Only records that are still sealed or records that even under the strongest of lights are completely unmarked. Also covers that are unmarked/uncreased in any way and still look brand new.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is no lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler. Postal discounts available for multiple purchases - Please email for details.  859 (GS 7.0.21 (859))