LED ZEPPELIN II UK PRESS LEMON SONG PLUM/RED LaBeLs

	£		102
	$		135

LED ZEPPELIN ''LED ZEPPELIN II'' ORIGINAL UK PRESSING CAT NO. 588198 ATLANTIC LABEL 1969! TRULY AWESOME AUDIO THROUGHOUT! VERY EARLY PRESSING FEATURES ''THE LEMON SONG'' CREDIT EARLIEST LIGHT BROWN E.DAY 1ST PRESS GATEFOLD COVER ! 

Another from my personal collection, collected over a period of more than 35 years! This is listed for its rarety rather than for its condition being a very early copy.  This being the 1st UK pressing 2nd  label credit variation with 'Livin' Lovin' Maid' on side two. Features the plum\red Atlantic labels featuring the 'The Lemon Song' credit on sid one. The audio is absolutely clear and vibrant throughout, amaizingly without any distortion or signs that this has been over played at all, there is some light interfearence during some parts in the form of light static pops here and there but overall i would grade the audio at excellent there are no skips or jumps and I found this extreemely enjoyable throughout!  This is complete ith the original record sleeve and original, earliest 'Light brown' E.Day & Co gatefold cover with some general light ware and tare with age only but still a respectable copy in my opinion! 1st UK pressing very collectable and highly sought after!!

Led Zeppelin II is the second album released by English rock band Led Zeppelin in 1969. Here they further developed ideas established on their debut album, creating a work which became even more widely acclaimed and arguably more influential!

The album was recorded during a hectic and much-traveled period of the band's career from January through August 1969, when they completed four European and three American concert tours. Each song was separately recorded, mixed and produced at various studios in the UK and the U.S. The finished tracks reflect the raw, evolving sound of the band and their innovations as live performers!!.

It has been suggested that Led Zeppelin II largely writes the blueprint for 1970s hard rock.[Blues-derived songs like "Whole Lotta Love", "Heartbreaker", "The Lemon Song" and "Bring It on Home" are now standards of the genre, where the guitar-based riff (rather than vocal chorus or verses) defines the song and provides the key hook. Such arrangements and emphases were at the time atypical in popular music. As such, the album is generally considered to be very influential on the development of rock music, being an early forerunner of heavy metal, and inspiring a host of other rock bands including Van Halen and Guns N' Roses!!

Led Zeppelin II also experimented with other musical styles and approaches, as on the alternately soft-and-loud "What Is and What Should Never Be" and "Ramble On" (which featured Page's acoustic guitar), or the pop-influenced ballad "Thank You". With its mysterious atmospherics, "Ramble On" helped develop hard rock's association with fantasy themes, which had partly derived from the psychedelic rock of two to three years before, but also from lyricist Robert Plants personal interest in the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien.

 This direction would later culminate on Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album (and countless subsequent groups would later carry the influence to further extremes). Conversely, the instrumental "Moby Dick" features an extended drum solo by John Bonham, which would later be extended to a half-hour or more in live Led Zeppelin concert performances!!!.

Jimmy Page's contribution to this album was significant, as his electric guitar solo on the song "Heartbreaker" was emulated by many younger rock guitarists, and exemplifies the group's intense musical attack. Page's innovative recording and drum miking effects on tracks such as "Ramble On" and "Whole Lotta Love" also demonstrated his considerable skill, resourcefulness and originality as a producer. This was the first Led Zeppelin album to feature Page playing a 1959 Gibson Les Paul, the guitar he helped make famous!

Side one

1. "Whole Lotta Love" (John Bonham, Willie Dixon, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant) – 5:34
2. "What Is and What Should Never Be" (Page, Plant) – 4:45
3. "The Lemon Song" (Howlin' Wolf, Bonham, Jones, Page, Plant) – 6:19
4. "Thank You" (Page, Plant) – 4:50

Side two

1. "Heartbreaker" (Bonham, Jones, Page, Plant) – 4:14
2. "Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman)" (Page, Plant) – 2:39
3. "Ramble On" (Page, Plant) – 4:24
4. "Moby Dick" (Bonham, Jones, Page) (instrumental) – 4:22
5. "Bring It on Home" (Page, Plant) – 4:20

The matrix

side 1. 588198 A #2

side2.  588198 B #5

The Vinyl

This is the heavier and thick type of vinyl only found on early pressings later are much more flimsier and less robust! Also from my experience the thicker original vinyls produce the best audio quality!

On initial inspection the vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable! The vinyl retains its original glossy sheen from new and the playing surface looks superbe for an unbelievable 42 years old! On inspection in very strong light I can see some surface marks/scratches but nothing too bad in my personal opinion.

Please note! I have played this vinyl through track for track at very loud volume on a top system!    This plays through cristal clear and vibrant throughout with (no) signs of grooveware or that this has been overplayed  WHAT SO EVER!!!ABSOLUTELY AESOME! I heard some light static type pops here and there and minor crackle or the odd ticks but in my opinion nothing too bad to spoil the overall audio experience in my opinion!

Please note!Please allow for  light static crackle\ticks or very light clicks only that might be heard during some quiet parts (not consistant throughout the audio! THE AUDIO IS CLEAR,VIBRANT, TOP! ON ALL FREQUENCIES!

Audio graded at excellent, odd light interfearence only!    

Please note! This would benefit from a constant clean before each play which would reduce any static crackle! This has been stored in a case for the best part of 30 years and build up of dirt and dust in the grooves subsequently cause static crackle! I have noted debrit that could be seen on the playing surface after play! I MUST EMPHISISE THAT THE AUDIO IS  CLEAR AND VERY VERY VIBRANT!  I would class myself as highly critical! Please look at my completed listings of records that i have solds of this calaber and you will see that i normally get it right!  very vibrant\awesome!!! UNBELEIVABLE FOR A 42 YEAR OLD ZEP. !!!!!

Points to note! I have played this vinyl at very loud volume using a top system!  I always add this disclaimer! I have given my very honest opinion on the audio quality as I heard it! Please allow for the odd very (very) light static crackle ,tick, or very light pops here and there  (not) consistant throughout the audio! Please remember this is a genuine 42 year old vinyl that would have been played on a 38 year old system!

The labels

These labels are superbe the original plum\red Atlantic labels textured mottled effect only found on earliest pressings (only found on early press)   spidering can be seen angled in light in my opinion this vinyl has been played but not been overplayed at all.  Little if (no) spindle are the hole is perfetly round!! ''MADE IN GT BRITAIN'' is featured (UK press)

The Cover

This is the original Ist press unlaminated  earliest light brown gatefold cover  printed by E.DAY & CO (ENGLAND) Only 1st initial issues!  These are very very hard to find in good condition! There is (no) splits or tares and no nasty names written! There is light general storage ware with age very common on these earliest covers! here is just light half moon type creases that i can see at the rear. There is  very light rubbing to the edges only and light ringware/ruubbing ware showing at the rear. There is some rubbing at the spine also! This  cover is strong and straight. The inside of the gatefold features blue green and the correct catalogue number is featured as is E.Day &co (only 1st press covers).

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

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