Reinstalling the correct OS

If I replace my hard drive on my macbook pro mid 2011, how can I reinstall the correct OS for my mbp?
I am unable to backup nor log into my mbp due to a hard drive malfunction - It will not boot. Every time I restart, I am stuck on the grey screen with the spinning cycle loading page.
Please help

There are early 2011 MBPs that came with Snow Leopard (10.6) install disks and there are late 2011 MBPs that came with Lion (10.7).
If the former is that case, use the installation disks to install Snow Leopard and then download the combo update to upgrade it to 10.6.8.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
If the MBP came with Lion, boot the MBP with the OPTION + COMMAND + R keys. The display should show a revolving globe. Follow the instructions and you will be connected to the Apple servers and will be able to install the original OSX that came with your MBP. You will need a solid Internet connection.
After you have installed the correct OSX, you may go to your App store account and download Mavericks if you like.
Ciao.

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