LED ZEPPELIN II 8236 EARLY RL ROBERT LUDWIG MASTER RARE VG+ VINYL

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Up for auction is a VG+ vinyl / VG Cover original pressing of Led Zeppelin II, SD 8236. This is the legendary pressing mastered by Robert Ludwig (RL)  at Sterling Sound Studios (SS). The Info in the dead wax, (side one) W AT ST-A-691671-A-P-LW RL. (side two) W ST-A-691672-A P LW AT RL Ss W. The Ss has the small non interlocking 2nd s in the Sterling Sound etching. Some of the later RL pressings have a larger SS with both S's being the same size. The info at the bottom of the record labels are (side one) is (ST-A-691671 PR), (side two) is (ST-A-691672 PR)  The PR at the end of the code indicates it was pressed at Presswell Record Manufacturing out of Ancora, N.J.  The record itself is VG+. No skips, no jumps. It has a couple small surface scratches which dont affect the sound or playability. The record plays really nice. It has very little surface noise, just a little here and there. Nice gloss. This record rocks. Absolutely a great play copy.       Cover, The cover is VG. Its a little beat up and some staining but No seam splits. The opening where the record slides in is nice and crisp as are most of the edges, just some shelf wear along the bottom and top but the seams are strong. There is some wear on the corners. The spine has wear and some light tearing and discoloration along the edges but the spine is very sturdy and seams are strong. There is a small 1/2" to 3/4 " spot of damage on the top right hand corner on the front. It just has some wear and tear of 40 years.  The Atlantic inner paper sleeve is included.
 Record will be shipped outside of the cover in a new plastic inner sleeve. Then cover and record will be placed in a plastic outer sleeve and mailed in a record mailer with cardboard pads/inserts to further protect the record. Record mailer is high quality. consists of 200lb test cardboard with a 32lb edge crush rating. I have been collecting records for years and totally understand how to safely ship records. THanks for checking out my Auction.    Sorry But No International Shipping. Orders in the U.S.A. only :) Shipping is $4.00 media mail with delivery confirmation.
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