Led Zeppelin II - Ludwig RL/RL SS - Hot Mix - Presswell - SD8236 - VG

$

415

Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II (1969 US First Pressing) Authentic Double "RL" Robert Ludwig Hot Mix

Up for sale is a genuine, double RL pressing of Led Zeppelin II (Atlantic – SD 8236). Both sides feature the Robert Ludwig mastering runout etchings: RL on Side 1 and RL SS on Side 2.

I purchased this a while back and it is without a doubt the best sounding record in my collection. The RL mix has a reputation for a reason. The sound is the most dynamic I have heard on any vinyl recording. The dimensional effects, the presence of Plant's voice and the punch of the drums are unlike any record I have heard. I recently found a copy in EX condition, so am selling this one. 

The record has been ultrasonically cleaned and rinsed on a Degritter Mk2. 

Please read the condition breakdown below carefully before purchasing:

Vinyl Condition: VG (Very Good)

• Visual: The vinyl retains strong original factory gloss/shine across both sides. There are numerous light hairline surface marks and paper scuffs, but no deep scratches.

• Audio: Play-tested all the way through with zero skips or jumps. Surface noise is present in the lead-ins, quieter passages and between tracks. In the louder sections it remains strictly in the background or disappears entirely — it is audible in softer moments, but it never competes with or overpowers the music during full-band passages.

• Labels: Excellent, vibrant colors with no spindle wear/trails and only a tiny hint of age fade along the outer label edges.

Jacket Condition: G+ to VG-

• Front Cover: Crisp, colorful, and clean with minimal shelf wear. Some scuffing on the upper left corner, but it is in the cream colored section and not very visible. 

• Back Cover: Clean except for a light water stain in the lower quarter of the cover (see photo)

• Inner Gatefold: Very vivid and colorful. No marks or stains. Only issue is from the manufacturing where the Inner sticker is just slightly askew -- see photo. 

• Seams/Edges: Fading and wear along the spine/creases, and an approximate 2" seam split along the top opening edge where the vinyl inserts.

• Inner Sleeve: Includes the original Atlantic company inner sleeve in very good vintage condition.

Shipping & Packaging:

• Vinyl will be removed from the jacket during transit to prevent any further seam splitting.

• Shipped securely in a professional, sturdy cardboard record mailer with extra bubble wrap/cardboard stiffeners.

• Fast shipping with full tracking and insurance included.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you'd like additional photos of the deadwax/matrix etchings.