Led Zeppelin II 1969 Post-RL First Revised Master LP • 1B/1A NM- CP CTH Hybrid

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LED ZEPPELIN II — 1969 ORIGINAL FIRST US PRESSING COMPREHENSIVE MANIFEST
AN IMMACULATE ROCK GRAIL FOR THE DISCERNING ARCHIVIST & SUPER-COLLECTOR

Up for auction is an unorthodoxed-grade physical specimen of one of rock's greatest achievements: Led Zeppelin II.

This specific copy is an inter-plant cross-hybrid pressing anomaly preserving an incredibly sought-after variation that tells the literal story of the factory floor.

1. COLLECTOR RARITY INDEX RATING:
FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS ☆☆☆☆☆
This copy documents a historic cross-plant event perfectly, showcasing an incredible lineage:

A. THE ANOMALOUS CENTER LABELS:

Features the razor-sharp typesetting printed exclusively for Columbia's facility in Pitman, NJ. This is proven by the "CP" suffix layout: ST-A-691671 CP.

B. THE PHYSICAL VINYL FACTORY:

While the paper labels were meant for the East Coast, the physical vinyl itself was manufactured and pressed deep in the Midwest at Columbia’s legendary plant in Terre Haute, Indiana. This is definitively authenticated by the hand-etched "CTH" mark carved directly into the dead wax.

C. THE MICROSCOPIC METAL LINEAGE:

Features a microscopic handwritten "P" and "S" identifying the original metal master plating work completed at the New Jersey facility, alongside microscopic factory-floor stamper count numbers "2" and "3". This indicates that the stampers utilized to punch this thick piece of vinyl were the absolute earliest molds drawn from the pristine parent mother plate.

2. THE SONIC SWEET SPOT:

A. EARLIEST 1B / 1A MATRIX SUFFIXES
This record is the ultimate prize for a collector demanding a thunderous, room-shaking late-60s heavy rock soundstage. These immediate, first-generation replacement stampers were created specifically to rescue the market from the pulled RL hot master tapes.

* Side 1 Matrix Stamp: ST-A-691671-1B CTH
* Side 2 Matrix Stamp: ST-A-691672-1A CTH

3. THE 1A/1B AUDIO PROFILE:

A. Side 2 is drawn from the absolute first lacquer cut (1A) of the revised run, and Side 1 represents the immediate next sequential run (1B). Because these grooves were etched when the primary master tapes were fresh and vibrant, the audio clarity is spectacular. You get the deep, punchy bass and searing high-end response that defined the 1969 rock revolution—fully optimized to track flawlessly on any modern player without a single skip. "RL" and "SS" markings are completely absent on both sides, ensuring a smooth, beautifully balanced listen.

4. ARCHIVAL GRADE:
NEAR MINT MINUS (NM-) ALL THE WAY

5. THE VINYL WAX (NM-)
The disc is an absolute stunner, handled with elite-level care for over half a century. It retains its full original factory gloss and mirror shine. There are no deep, feelable scratches, no heavy handling marks, and no dulling of the grooves. Under direct inspection light, you might find microscopic paper wisps that are entirely superficial. The audio playback is quiet, dynamic, and free from disruptive noise. It is a true audiophile listening copy.

6. THE GATEFOLD JACKET (NM-)

Original heavy-cardboard gatefold jacket proudly displaying the historical "1841 Broadway" address on the center labels. All four outer corners are completely crisp, firm, and sharp. The spine and seams are remarkably strong, thick, and fully intact, displaying zero structural splits or separation. The front cover art remains incredibly vibrant, presenting bold, rich colors without fading. The back cover exhibits three very minor, light, oily storage spots or smudges confined strictly to the white margin area, alongside a faint storage-bin impression. It remains a clean, striking piece that displays beautifully. All features are graded conservatively at premium Near Mint Minus across the board.

SHIPPING SPECIFICS
Free shipping within the United States only. Our team packages this historical treasure with utmost professional care using rigid mailers.