Led Zeppelin ‎– Houses Of The Holy Rare Collector`s Edition With Two OBI `s The cover photo was taken at Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. It was censored in some countries (e.g. USA) so as not to show the naked children. The cover picture won a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package in 1974. "Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy" is the fifth studio album by the legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin. The album was released on March 28, 1973 and is another seminal work in the history of rock 'n' roll. "Houses of the Holy" showcases Led Zeppelin's musical versatility and offers a mix of rock, blues, folk and experimental sounds. The album features some of Jimmy Page's most iconic guitar riffs, the impressive vocal performance of Robert Plant and the rhythm section of John Paul Jones and John Bonham. The album was a commercial success and reached high chart positions worldwide. Songs like "Over the Hills and Far Away" and "D'yer Mak'er" became classics of rock music and are still popular. "No Quarter" is characterized by its dark atmosphere and the outstanding keyboard playing of John Paul Jones. The album cover of “Houses of the Holy” is as famous as the music itself. It shows a group of children standing naked on a rocky hill and worshiping the sun. The cover was designed by British artist Aubrey Powell and is an iconic image in the world of rock. Many of the songs from "Houses of the Holy" were regularly played at Led Zeppelin's legendary live performances in the 1970s. The band brought their trademark stage experience and improvisation to the live performances, which made the songs even more impressive. "Houses of the Holy" is often considered one of Led Zeppelin's best albums and is one of the most important albums in rock history. It showcases the band's creative depth and versatility and remains an important work in the development of rock 'n' roll. Overall, "Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy" is another highlight in Led Zeppelin's career and an album treasured by music lovers around the world. It is a testament to the artistic vision and musical talent of this legendary band. Tracklist: A1 The Song Remains The Same A2 The Rain Song A3 Over The Hills And Far Away B1 Dancing Days B2 D'yer Mak'er B3 No Quarter B4 The Ocean Companies, etc. Record Company – Atlantic Records Bass–John Paul Jones Drums–John Bonham Guitar–Jimmy Page Vocals–Robert Plant Release date according to the company discography. Comes in gatefold sleeve Includes textured inner sleeve with English lyrics and Japanese insert. The initial inner sleeve has an eraser of the initial part number (P-8288A). Made in Japan Matrix / Runout (Side A [Stamped]): P-8288A1 6-1 3 - A - 10 ( 1 ) 2 3 〄 Matrix / Runout (Side B [Stamped]): P-8288A2 3 - C - 3 ( 1 ) 2 3 〄 LP / Near Mint (wonderful) Cover / NM / light wrinkles and very light pressure in the middle of the gatefold (wonderful) Booklet /NM (stains light yellow) OBI 1 / VG+ (age spots, on backside) OBI 2 / NM (wrinkles) Backside VG+ (age spots) OIS / NM ( two very,very small spots right side completely outside, hard to see but there) (the pictures are an integral part of the condition of the LP) ★★★ Another Legend Of Led Zeppelin In A Nice Collectors Special Release ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time An offer exclusive from the seller : BlackGold-Memorabilia Thank´s for your interest. Check out my other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ Delivery to Lithuania, Portugal, Bulgaria and Norway only by Express Post