soundsdirect2010 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have come across a copy of House of the holy. It seems to be a test pressing. There is no artwork on the label(white label) or the cover (white cardboard sleeve). The only defining features are the matrix numbers K50014 A1 and K50014 B1 stamped on the outgroove. Also etched in the outgroOve are the words "PORKY" and "PECKY" .I know that the original master engineer of the album George Peckham used these etchings on the albums he mastered. So, the question is whether its the real deal or a bootleg? Does anybody have any Information that could help me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Knebs Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 aren't you the guy in LA trying to sell all these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTraveller Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 And its Houses of the Holy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsdirect2010 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 aren't you the guy in LA trying to sell all these? No I'm not from LA..I'm from Dublin ,Ireland and I only have one unique copy of this lp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsdirect2010 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 And its Houses of the Holy Yes. Its house of the Holy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yes. Its house of the Holy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Knebs Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 post a pic and maybe we can get some clues buyers beware of the "rare test pressing" just a few suspect items out there being hawked as originals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsdirect2010 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 hi I have some photos to post. I have tried attaching them as files but they wont upload. How do I insert them directly? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 hi I have some photos to post. I have tried attaching them as files but they wont upload. How do I insert them directly? Cheers Go to more reply options at the bottom right of the page next to "post". Bottom left "choose files" find your file from your PC and after it has done "add to post" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsdirect2010 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Go to more reply options at the bottom right of the page next to "post". Bottom left "choose files" find your file from your PC and after it has done "add to post" hi I have tried thid option and this is what im getting: led zep house of the holy TP cover.jpg The server returned an error during upload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsdirect2010 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Here are the photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsdirect2010 Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 bump...anybody have any info on this lp. see photos above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb! Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 The fact that the catalog number is stamped rather than etched is a good sign that it's legitimate. You should try to find a copy to do a side-by-side comparison. If it is a fake, it was done skillfully, unlike some I've seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140921849676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsdirect2010 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 The fact that the catalog number is stamped rather than etched is a good sign that it's legitimate. You should try to find a copy to do a side-by-side comparison. If it is a fake, it was done skillfully, unlike some I've seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140921849676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Thanks for your reply. I was thinking along the same lines as yourself. The fact that the Matrix numbers are clearly machine stamped would be a good indicator that its an original test pressing. Also, the etched wording in the outgroove "PORKY" and "PECKY" (couldn't get these to come out in photo) are synonymous with George Peckham the original Master Engineer. I have found George on Facebook and have sent him photos and descriptions of the record. I'm hoping he replies. All thing considered, if it is an original would you(or anybody) have an idea of what its worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb! Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I would say between $500 to $1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The fact that the catalog number is stamped rather than etched is a good sign that it's legitimate. You should try to find a copy to do a side-by-side comparison. If it is a fake, it was done skillfully, unlike some I've seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140921849676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 I nearly wet myself laughing thank's for sharing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I have come across a copy of House of the holy. It seems to be a test pressing. There is no artwork on the label(white label) or the cover (white cardboard sleeve). The only defining features are the matrix numbers K50014 A1 and K50014 B1 stamped on the outgroove. Also etched in the outgroOve are the words "PORKY" and "PECKY" .I know that the original master engineer of the album George Peckham used these etchings on the albums he mastered. So, the question is whether its the real deal or a bootleg? Does anybody have any Information that could help me? I am sorry to say this but i think it's a fake it look's far to new to be real.I would be very suspicious if i saw this online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsdirect2010 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I am sorry to say this but i think it's a fake it look's far to new to be real.I would be very suspicious if i saw this online. Hi..thanks for your thoughts. The reason the album looks so new is that there is no artwork. The vinyl definitely has age and its been played some. The sound is fantastic with some minor static between tracks.I'm still trying to establish its history at the moment. I do sell on ebay and have a very good reputation so hence I'm trying to do my due diligence on this item. I start all my auctions at .99 cent with no reserves so it will find its own price anyhow. I was just hoping that someone on this forum would know something about it so I could offer as much info as possible when I sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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