Led Zeppelin, "Led Zeppelin II" (1969) 1st Press SEALED w/Hype Sticker, Minty

$

1,625

Hi. Thanks for stopping by. I am a longtime collector of many decades. (Please read more below.) I am also nearing retirement and slowly beginning to part with a few amazing albums here and there. Please check out my other auctions!

Please see my grading info. & scale below. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Stay classy & thanks for stopping by!

Album Grading

LP: Mint

Cover: Mint - / Near Mint ++

Labels: Mint

Notes:

This album is in near archival condition and would represent a final collection copy for virtually any collector. Breathe-holes are visible, as all sealed albums I sell are NOT RE-SEALS. I purchased this in California several decades ago, and I have always believed it to be a west coast pressing (Monarch, CSM, etc.). The L.P. has never seen the light of day, so there is no way of being certain that it is a "RL" or Monarch press, of course. 

L.P. -- Lies completely flat with no signs of warpage. Presumed Mint.

Cover -- Corners and spine very sharp, no splits in shrink. There is a small indention mark on front right cover, (see pics). It is approximately .5", and the only discernable blemish. Shrink is not punctured. There are no signs of discoloration, and it is nearly perfect. Looks like it was just purchased. It would be quite a challenge to find a cleaner copy.

Grading Scale (Albums graded visually. Will gladly play-grade open albums upon request.)

~ NOTE: (+/-): I will use plus or minus designations freely to nuance the grading of each album, and to bridge the gap in describing albums that fall in between grades as best as possible.

Mint (M): Sealed only, with no signs of handling, damage, or wear to the cover. Such vintage albums are very rare.

Near Mint (NM): Virtually flawless, appearing mirror-like in unplayed condition and with no damage to the cover.  Labels will likewise be free of spindle marks. (Unplayed records cannot, by definition, have spindle marks!!!!)  There will be virtually no background noise, like loud pops or ticks, and will have a “just opened” sound. Although nearly all vintage records have some degree of insignificant warpage, NM L.P.'s will display only minimal amounts.

Excellent (EX): Still free of any significant defects, with only superficial flaws.  Such albums will show some minor signs of play and storage, but minimal wear, plenty of shine, and will still be considered in “collectible” condition. Background noise will only be audible during quieter portions of the album, if at all, and will not be prominent to the point of affecting sound quality.  Labels may have none, to only a few, spindle marks and covers will have only minor edge and corner wear, or discoloration.

Very Good (VG): An album that has obvious signs of wear, perhaps slight warpage, but plays through without skips, jumps, or long repetitive ticks.  It will be entirely playable with moderate background noise.  Covers might have small stains, edge, spine and/or corner wear.  Vinyl will have surface level scuffs that may affect playback but still allows the music to shine through. Unlike most sellers, a grade from me of VG does NOT mean that the album is trash.  It will still be a “very good” listen.  

Good (G): An album that has had a full life but is still worth listening to.  Sound quality will be diminished by background noise, and perhaps some loud pops and skips.  Covers and inner sleeves will have stains, tears, or other signs of damage, but will still adequately protect the vinyl and acceptably present the original artwork. Labels will be diminished by spindle marks and other forms of damage.

Poor (P): An album on which the surface noise and skipping is too distracting to listen too enjoyably, and that has a cover with major stains, tears, or other significant defects.  I will sell an album in this condition ONLY when it is highly collectible because of its age and/or rarity.

 PLEASE NOTE:

1. I am an avid and serious record collector of many years. I have a tremendous passion for the hobby, and I view vintage records as historical artifacts worthy of respect. I seek to grade ACCURATELY and strictly according to the grading scale above. Proper grading is my top priority. I am a grading “literalist,” and I strive to be as precise as possible. My ultimate goal is to always be among the best record graders on eBay.
2. All opened records are cleaned on a VPI 16.5 using a 3-step, enzyme-based process.
3. All L.P.'s will be shipped separately from their covers and placed in a replacement sleeve. They will also be well protected in an outer poly sleeve and safely packaged with more than adequate cardboard reinforcement. (No worries here, I promise.)
4. Sealed albums cannot be returned if opened, partially or completely.
5. All of my albums are properly stored in a climate controlled room, and in protective sleeves. No leaning, always straight up & down.
6. I am not a wholesale collector or a large-scale seller. I’m just an average dude who loves vintage vinyl and has been collecting for many years. Be assured that I will always strive to be as accurate as I can with the grades I assign. I know how important that is to us vinyl enthusiasts, and how frustrating it is when albums arrive in the mail over-graded! If you disagree with my grading upon receipt, please contact me immediately for a resolution before leaving negative or neutral feedback. I doubt this will happen, however.
7. If you are one of those buyers who exploits vulnerable sellers by holding them hostage to their feedback and demanding a partial refund for no justifiable reason, please know that it will not work with me. I have full confidence that what I am selling is exactly as described and will arrive safely. Unless it is for legitimate reasons, I will NOT issue partial refunds and will only issue full refunds upon receipt of an undamaged return.