TAC-TECH-COOL=Tactical-Technical-Cool (tactical/technology/radio/toys) We love gear here! PAYMENT PayPal accepted-credit cards processed by PayPal! SHIPPING FREE Media Mail shipping-most items ship within 24 hours of payment! RETURN POLICY 30 days money back-buyer pays return shipping! GUARANTEE eBay money back guarantee! MORE Please check out our other items!

LED ZEPPELIN LED ZEPPELIN (1969) SD 8216 PURPLE/TAN 1ST PRESS ATCO VINYL *ULTRA

ALBUM ID: STA-681461-PR-1S

DISLCAIMERS:

·       This is from my personal collection.  I take VERY good care of my vinyl and am constantly trading up or out versions.

·       All records have been visually graded, play tested, ultrasonically cleaned and vacuumed.

·       I list the albums to the same accuracy I would expect from a seller-conservatively with detail.

·       The pictures you see are from the ACTUAL albums.

·       All records will have a degree of background noise which differs and often reflects the very variable pressing quality. 

·       I only draw attention to marks, warping or background noise in my listings if I consider them significant.  If something does not affect play, I won’t necessarily state it in my description. 

·       Items shipped free via media mail

·       Satisfaction is ALWAYS guaranteed!

RATINGS:

COVER=P 

NOTES:

P/VG Visually graded and play tested-Some surface noise/pops on leaders and beginning/end of tracks. Some R channel drop-out B side.  Vinyl is glossy and very clean w/some surface scratches. *Ultrasonically cleaned/vacuumed

This album has been through leaning process 1x.  Possible that additional surface noise etc may pull out with add’l cleanings but I don't like to over-clean vinyl.

Discogs note:

Label variant: (Atco) purple/brown Stereo labels that were only produced on Atlantic releases when pressed at RCA Records Pressing plant, Indianapolis. Some say these issues are "club" issues but no proof on release. Others feel that these were created from stock Atco labels to fill the need. "Club" or press error, a very rare label.

This label is rare and only appeared on a few titles from around 8130 to 8200. The Led Zeppelin album error commands premium prices, since not only is the label in error, but side 1 of the album is a different mix from the regular pressing.

Also side 2 does sound a little different from the standard issue. There is a long pause between "Black Mountain Side" and "Communication Breakdown", where the standard issue had no silence at all. And there is an unusually long silence between "Communication Breakdown" and "I Can't Quit You Baby", much longer than was on the standard issue. 

The running time for B5, "How Many More Times" is listed on the back cover as 3:30, but actually plays 8:30.

For Variant 3, track B5, the song "How Many More Times" is banded in the vinyl to be two (2) tracks instead of one. Visually Side B appears to have 6 tracks but plays the standard 5. The second band of B5 is positioned at the beginning of the 'atmospheric' break in the song, at ~3:35.

GRADING GUIDE:

• Mint (M)   Absolutely perfect in every way.  Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-)   A nearly perfect record.  The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.  An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like.  Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

• Very Good Plus (VG+)   A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.  Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.  Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.  In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

• Very Good (VG)   Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.  Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. 

• Good (G), Good Plus (G+)   Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white).  A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.  It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.

• Poor (P), Fair (F)   The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.