LED ZEPPELIN II 8236 RL ROBERT LUDWIG MASTER RARE MONARCH PRESS STRONG VG VINYL

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Up for auction is an original pressing of Led Zeppelin II, SD 8236. This is the legendary pressing mastered by Robert Ludwig (R.L.)  at Sterling Sound Studios (SS). The Info in the dead wax, (side one)  A-691671-MO-CC (MR stamp) LW (Delta/Triangle) 13933 (3 in a circle) W AT RL SS. (side two)  W AT ST-A-691672-MO-CC (MR stamp) LW AT RL SS (Delta/Triangle) 13933-X.  The info at the bottom of the record labels are (side one) is (ST-A-691671-MO), (side two) is (ST-A-691672-MO)  The MO at the end of the code indicates it was pressed at the Monarch record plant in Los Angeles . The MO pressings have a slightly narrower dead wax on side two but not as narrow as the PR pressings. The MO pressing is in some peoples opinion slightly louder/better sounding than other R.L. pressings pressed at the other pressing plants.     The record is a Strong VG. It plays more like a VG+ with some surface noise here and there nothing that overpowers the music. Visually   it has a some superficial marks/paper scuffs that do not affect the playability. It plays great sounds awesome. No jumps no skips    The cover is VG. (See Pics) The only two issues with this cover is There is a seam split on the top seam about 2 inches long and a small name written on the cover. The rest of the cover is in really nice shape The rest of the seams are crisp showing just a little wear. The opening of the cover is very crisp showing little wear. The spine shows some wear and some smudging. Has some corner wear on top of spine. The original Atlantic inner paper sleeve is included.
 Record will be shipped outside of the cover to prevent seam splits. The 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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