Led Zeppelin II, SD-8236, Bob Ludwig RL-SS matrix, LP; clean playback

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Artist ............... Led Zeppelin
Title ................. Led Zeppelin II
Cat # ................ SD-8236
UPC ................. 
Matrix side 1...... ST-A-691671-A  "AT"   "RL" 
Matrix side 2...... ST-A-691672-A  "AT"   "RL-SS"
media .............. 33 RPM record
stock loc# .. LP6

CONDITION:
Cover ................ VG some corner wear, no seam splits
Inner sleeve .... VG original ad inner
Vinyl ................ VG+ a few scuffs and a few light scratches of the hairline variety, which do not affect play, the vinyl spins true and flat.

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES: The Bob Ludwig mastered discs are regarded by many to be the best sounding Led Zeppelin records. The RL-SS matrixed records are more extended in the upper frequency range, (ie cymbals and quality of Plant's vocals) and also highly dynamic... considered by some to be the ultimate Led Zep record. The loud passages on this record are cut hot, and do require an audiophile turntable to track it properly. Because the RS-SS records were pressed from lacquers that were cut hot, the records tended to be harder to track, so most of them suffered immediate damage from mis-tracking on cheap record players, which damaged them. (so these special pressings are very hard to find in decent condition) This record has not suffered such damage. The dynamics are fantastic, a more evocative presentation and revealing of nuance and detail in the source tape. The dark reverberations trail off beautifully, one of the fine details Jimmy Page worked on during the original mixdown.  This record is meant to be played LOUD, there is absolutely no stridency in the treble. The visceral sound that reproduces from the speakers is nothing short of amazing, the way this album is meant to be heard in my opinion.

Test play was on a Technics SL-D205 direct drive turntable with a properly aligned Shure M97-XE cartridge tracking at 1.25 grams.

Also worth noting, the cover does not display typical "Gold Record Award" sticker, which suggests this pressing pre-dates the Gold Record Award status. It is possible the award sticker may have been applied on the shrink, however, I believe all of the zep II albums had them applied directly on the cover. This record doesn't have one. 

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Record Grading Scale

M Mint USA issues should be still sealed (ss) and no shelf wear is present on the cover and shrink. Mint can sometimes be an unsealed 45, or import LP, or usa LP originally issued without shrink, and on rare occasion an opened mint record, which must appear unplayed and be flawless in every way.

NM "Near mint or "M-" the record appears brand new, perhaps unplayed.
NM has no groove wear, plays exactly like a brand new record, The surface may have a small inaudible scuff or two, as sometimes found on a brand new just opened record.

EX/ VG++ "excellent" still a nearly perfect record except for several light scuffs, or a hairline scratch. An Ex record has been previously played although the groove appears unworn. EX reproduces music supremely well, in full fidelity and dynamics and free of distortion. There maybe several light ticks between tracks or during quiet passages.

VG+ very good plus may have more visible scuffs and scratches, although these will be superficial and inaudible. The groove will still appear lustrous with perhaps the first visible indication of scoring or wear. VG+ plays almost perfectly, maybe a trace of intermittent distortion during loud passages, maybe several ticks between tracks or during quiet passages.

VG Very good is the typical used record with light surface scratches and/or light to moderate groove wear. Play will produce audible noise and distortion in varying degrees, usually better on a lower resolution mass produced record player, but sometimes not so cleanly on a high resolution system.

VG- will have visible groove wear plus an additional issue such as a deeper scratch which produces an audible tick, or perhaps cosmetic detractors such as writing on the label.

G "good" plays through the continuous groove without skipping, (thus said to be good) usually more advanced spindle wear and visible groove wear which will produce noise and distortion. "Good" may have a deeper scratch that produces a repeater tick.

"fair to poor" is not good, may fail to play properly, may be cracked or chipped, or produces more noise than music, a worn out record.

My grading scale is based upon the Goldmine standard. All records are graded visually. Some records will be play graded. Play grade will always be on a high resolution audiophile system, cartridge and stylus shape specified, so the buyer can make a more informed decision. I am a hifi enthusiast as well as a professional musician, qualified to accurately grade a record to meet or exceed the audiophile's expectation.

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