British blues rock/hard rock/folk rock/heavy metal superstars Led Zeppelin released their fifth studio album in 1973, and titled it 'Houses of the Holy'. That landmark record turned FIFTY last year! It's chock full of great tracks, such as the catchy but rocking "Dancing Days", the reggae-tinged "D'yer Mak'er", "The Ocean", and "The Rain Song". I love the haunting "No Quarter", as well! Another great Zeppelin album, and yet another with NO throwaway tracks...
The cover's artwork was the first cover done by Hipgnosis for Led Zeppelin. Hipgnosis has designed covers for Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Bad Company, Yes, Rainbow, and many more! You just glance at the cover, and you instantly know it's Led Zeppelin. The first five studio albums are the most iconic. 'Houses of the Holy' did not match the sales of 'ZoSo', but it DID sell almost EIGHTEEN MILLION copies worldwide, TWELVE MILLION of which were sold here in the US alone! Not too shabby, right?
The vinyl itself looks great, and is shiny and clean. It's thick and heavy, at 180 grams. No sleeve is included, so it'll come in a clear and generic PVC sleeve. In great condition, and the colors are nice and bright!
This is one of the most sought after Zeppelin picture discs. Since a very, very limited number of these were made, each one sells really quickly. Most sellers have them up for several hundred dollars when they do sell a copy, but not here, and not today! This will be a great addition to your awesome (and always growing) vinyl collection. And you might not want to drag your heels on this one, as it's probably going to go very fast! Grab it while you still can, and before it's gone for good!
(RIP John Bonham. You were the powerhouse drummer that has inspired and influenced countless other drummers for over fifty years now. You are missed!)
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