Item Description
No introduction really necessary on this item - the advance promo sent to radio stations ahead of the release of one of the most iconic debut rock albums of all time, Led Zeppelin 1.
It includes the picture sleeve sent with the EP.
It is an EP but with a single cut on each side - Babe I m Gonna Leave You Dazed and Confused - EP length in order to get the six minute plus songs to fit on a side.
I grade the picture sleeve VG see photos : a liquid stain down one side visible on front and back, light crumpling and four small tears along opening edge, 2 split along middle of one edge other two sides are without splits , a stain on one side that looks like tape residue but there is no tear or any need for a tape repair, light brown aging spots here and there, very light record indentation, 4-5 light creases.
Vinyl grades VG : bright with like-new gloss, a handful of very light marks that cannot be felt and do not affect playback, outstanding MONO vinyl copy.
Labels are NM - bright white and unmarked.
A true piece of rock history.
If a sound sample is included above for a 45 single, it is from the actual record.
Both sides will be played on the sample, about 45 seconds of each.
Free domestic US standard shipping See below for cost of US Priority Shipping, or International Shipping.
Please note that I have two different international shipping price tables depending upon the value of the package and where you live - anything under 125 going anywhere will go by the cheaper First Class International anything over 125 other than packages going to Japan, UK, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Russia or Germany which always qualify for cheaper First Class International shipping requires Priority International with tracking.
I would prefer not to organize it this way, but due to concerns and prior problems with certain postal services, I need to protect myself on higher priced items.
Please disregard eBay s automatic shipping calculator for priority or international shipping, wait for my invoice or use the appropriate shipping cost below I ship using new packaging materials, no shipping in a used Tide box Shipping includes the cost of the materials: PRIORITY 7 DOMESTIC shipping: 1-9 7 for 8.00 10-13 7 for 12.00 14-20 for 14.00 INTERNATIONAL 7 shipping: ANY PACKAGE TO JAPAN, UK, CANADA, SWEDEN, NORWAY, FINLAND, NETHERLANDS, SWITZERLAND, RUSSIA OR GERMANY PACKAGES ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD THAT ARE VALUED UNDER 125 USPS First Class International Canada 3 less :1 for 14.00 2 for 15.00 3 for 15.50 4-6 for 16.50 7-9 for 18 10-13 for 20 14-17 for 23.00 18-20 for 26.00.
I am certainly interested in minimizing shipping related costs, since they are unfortunately high, so don t hesitate to message me to discuss options.INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS VALUED OVER 125 TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD EXCEPT JAPAN, UK, CANADA, SWEDEN, NORWAY, FINLAND, NETHERLANDS, SWITZERLAND, RUSSIA OR GERMANY USPS Priority International : Unfortunately, the lowest cost category of US international shipping that allows for an insured item is USPS Priority International.
And USPS Priority International is not cheap.
But to protect myself for more valuable items I need to have them insured.
Depending upon your location, up to 8 7 records will cost approximately 37 to ship, thereafter the cost increases roughly 1 per additional 7 .
For these higher value shipments I pay the cost of insurance and do not charge for the packing materials, to help defray the shipping cost.
Also be aware that USPS regulations require the value be written on the custom form to enforce the insurance.
On the bright side, packages get there quicker I am certainly interested in minimizing shipping related costs, since they are particularly high with insured services, so don t hesitate to message me to discuss options.
Quotes provided for others quantities or mixed shipments.
RECORD GRADING SEE PHOTOS FOR NOTED DEFECTS : Mint M only if sealed .
Not used for 7 .
Near Mint NM : Very little evidence of use, glossy surface, minimal vinyl marking labels are clean and crisp with no writing, ring wear or significant spindle marking jackets are clean and square, no writing, no splits, no ring wear.
Very Good VG : Vinyl shows use but has been well cared for, surface has light scuffs or very light scratches not feelable that will not significantly degrade the sound labels are clean with only minor ring wear, any writing or sticker/residue is discrete, only slight soiling or dirtiness, drill hole OK if label otherwise clean jackets are clean with no more than light ring wear, minor corner dings, if writing on the cover it is discrete, no more than one slight seam split, light creasing, cutout hole or corner only if rest of jacket is free of defects - multiple flaws of the types described will drop grade.
Very Good VG : Vinyl shows significant use with more scuffing or light scratches but will play through without skipping, may be slight warping but will play through without having to tape a penny to the tonearm like the old days and nothing that will cause a significant bobbing of the tone arm, will have surface noise particularly at intro and in soft passages, dimished or irregular gloss labels may have significant ring wear, more prominent writing or stickers/residue, drill hole, more soiling or dirtiness sleeves may have multiple splits, writing, creasing, soiling or dirtiness, drill holes or cut corners, and/or ring wear.
This is a common grade for older 45 s - they were often stored outside of the sleeve which lead to multiple light surface hairline scratches which have not caused significant damage to the vinyl grooves - they will still afford an enjoyable listen.
Good G : Infrequent grade usually only applied to rare items, or to one aspect i.e.
the sleeve if another aspect i.e.
the vinyl is a significantly higher grade.
Vinyl may have significant scuffing or scratching, poor gloss, significant noise on playing but should play through labels may have glaring writing, significant ring wear, extensive sticker residue, dirtiness sleeves may have substantial ring wear, extensive seam splitting, taping, prominent writing.
Additional pluses and minuses used to fine tune ratings.
PLEASE SEE PHOTOS - I TRY TO SHOW ALL SIGNIFICANT CONDITIONS Items are guaranteed and price refunded if returned in the same condition as dispatched.
Shipping costs refundable only if, in my opinion, I have mistakingly misrepresented or misgraded the item.
