Led Zeppelin II LP Rare Robert Ludwig "Hot" Mastering VG++ SD 8236 CP Pressing
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Description
UP FOR AUCTION is the Led Zeppelin's 1969 LP "Led Zeppelin II" with original inner sleeve. Very well cared for and handled since I purchased in '69 as a young R&R guitarist. Stored in cool, dry conditions and has not been played in ~40 years. Sold as is without test but graded using guidelines below. Please see photos for further detail.
Label Code: SD 8236 ST-A-691672 CP; Columbia Pittman Pressing
Matrix:
1. ST-A-691671 RL SS B3
2. ST-A-691672 RL SS
US 1st pressing, featuring Robert Ludwig's "hot" mastering on both sides. Columbia Pitman Pressing.
Grading
Cover: Front & Back appear VG/VG+; There is wear and scuffing along the edges and corners. 100% legible printed spine text (See photo)
Vinyl: VG++ Very Clean & Glossy, some light scratches, none can be felt.
Inner Sleeve: Original VG+; Some corner creasing and bottom mid-spilt.
Seller's payment instructions
Payment must include shipping and handling costs. I ship Media Mail which can take up to 10 business days, although usually shorter but sometimes a few weeks.
I will combine shipping! Media mail $4.50 for the first record and $ 1.00 for each additional LP.
We will only E-bayandship to the lower 48 States. Payment must be made within 5 days of end of auction, or NPB will be filed and item will be re-listed. All items are PACKED WITH CARE and shipped promptly after receipt of payment (usually within 2 business days).
I strive to provide detailed and accurate descriptions and clear helpful photos. If you have any questions about an item, shipping, or would like more information, please feel free to contact me via email before bidding. I will answer honestly & accurately. All items that I sell are "AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. I will NOT refund based on condition of an item since I describe the items, pointing out flaws, provide quality photos, and offer the chance for you to request additional photos and more detailed descriptions.
Grading Criteria:
SS - Still Sealed For the collector that demands nothing but perfection.
M - Mint - a near perfect, or unplayed record.
NM - Near Mint - In factory fresh condition, like new.
EX+ - Close to like new with only superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Will satisfy all but the most vain and demanding collector.
EX - A used, reasonable copy. Shows slight signs of wear but plays great.
VG+ - There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility a few scuffs and/or light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice.
VG - Significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise.
Good - In the record world, "Good" is not good! From here on down, we're talking about beat-up records!
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Led Zeppelin ?– Led Zeppelin II
Label: Atlantic ?– SD 8236 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, RL SS Columbia PitmanCountry: US Released: 1969 Genre: Rock Style: Blues Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1 Whole Lotta Love Written-By – Page*, Bonham*, Jones*, Plant* 5:33 A2 What Is And What Should Never Be Written-By – Page*, Plant* 4:47 A3 The Lemon Song Written-By – Page*, Bonham*, Jones*, Plant* 6:20 A4 Thank You Written-By – Page*, Plant* 3:50 B1 Heartbreaker Written-By – Page*, Bonham*, Jones*, Plant* 4:15 B2 Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman) Written-By – Page*, Plant* 2:40 B3 Ramble On Written-By – Page*, Plant* 4:35 B4 Moby Dick Written-By – Page*, Bonham*, Jones* 4:25 B5 Bring It On Home Written-By – Page*, Plant* 4:19Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Copyright (c) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Lacquer Cut At – Sterling Sound
Credits
- Engineer – Andy Johns, Chris Huston, Eddie Kramer, George Chkiantz
- Executive-Producer – Peter Grant
- Illustration, Artwork [Cover & Inside Spread], Sleeve – David Juniper
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
- Producer – Jimmy Page
Notes
US 1st pressing, featuring Robert Ludwig's "hot" mastering on both sides. These were withdrawn early because the high bass levels caused low-grade cartridges to mistrack, leading people to return the album on the belief that it was defective. Another engineer was then hired to recut a much less "hot" version of the album, and that is the far more common version.Labels include "CP" suffix (indicating Columbia Pitman pressing) and "Mfg By Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.".
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout, variant 1): ST-A-691671 RL SS
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout, variant 1): ST-A-691672 RL SS
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout, variant 2): p o ST-A-691671 RL ss B 3
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout, variant 2): p o ST-A-691672 RL ss A 3
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): ST-A-691671 CP
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): ST-A-691672 CP
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