LED ZEPPELIN II LP Original 1st Press LUDWIG MIX Rare

$

170

You are bidding on a great, rare copy of  the LED ZEPPELIN 'II' LP (Atlantic SD 8216 ); 1969.

This is the original first US Pressing on Atlantic.
Known as the "Hot Mix" by mastering guru, Robert Ludwig - a much fuller sound than the mixes that came later.
This mix was pulled early on due to people complaining about their needles skipping, thinking the LP was defective.
This was actually due to the LPs being played on record players that couldn't handle the mix!


"RL" is stamped on both sides of the run-off grooves.
Matrix Numbers:  Side One: ST - A - 691671  ; Side Two: ST  - A -  691672

1841 Broadway on label and on the inside of gatefold.

Comes with original inner sleeve.

We listened to the entire album, and it pretty much blew our minds.
It is really different than the mix we are all used to. I mean, it leaps out of the speakers at you. It's great.  We blasted it.
There was some noise during quieter parts, but nothing that interfered, as far as we were concerned.  

In fact, it is the best sounding Ludwig copy we have heard.

If you have any questions.....please ask!!

The Visual Grades (our own system; read below):
The Cover = very solid VG+
The Vinyl = VG+ (high sheen - no marks we could feel - play tested GREAT)
                  

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Our own record grading system (please read very carefully):
Unless otherwise noted, our grades are based on our best visual inspection. We are not professional record inspectors. Below is our own grading system. If we describe an item as NM, below is an explanation of what we mean, and so on. It is our own best attempt at visually grading vinyl. However, if you want us to listen to a record we are selling, please ask us!  We simply don't have time to listen to everything before we post it, but we will always be happy to do it before you buy it. And if you want to see more pictures of an item - ask us! We like our customers to feel great about what they are purchasing from us.

                                                  (M): VINYL: It has never been played or touched, it is assumed. COVER: Looks as good as a record can reasonably look.

(NM) : VINYL: This record appears virtually flawless. Very minor scuffs can appear. COVER: Looks almost perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age.

(VG++): VINYL: Minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs or mild surface marks.  COVER: Artwork is close to perfect. Minor outer ring wear. Some slight creases on the corners.

(VG+): VINYL: Record shows wear, surface scuffs. Flaws (possibly including minor warp-age) will be noticeable to the naked eye. COVER: A virtually clean cover, but shows some various wear and aging; may even have small writing on it.

(VG): VINYL: They are not really going to look very good. COVER: Will look worn, used. Seam splitting, some ring wear, ink might be wearing off.

(G): It all looks pretty lousy, but you want it anyway.

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