LED ZEPPELIN II 2 1970 UK PLUM ATLANTIC KILLING FLOOR PRESS SUBLIME MINT- AUDIO!

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Description

I'm an avid record collector and have been collecting classic 1960s and 70s albums for many years. During this time I have added duplicate copies of quite a few of my favourite albums to my collection. I've always sought out the very best copies available as I'm very particular about the records that I own. The time has come for me to pass on a few of these choice albums in order to free up some of the limited space available in my record cabinet.

It's my pleasure to offer for sale an exceptional copy of Led Zeppelin's iconic second studio album, simply titled Led Zeppelin II, Catalogue Number 588198. It's a 1970 UK pressing on the plum & orange Atlantic record label, with a first issue E. J. Day and Co. light brown matt-finish gatefold sleeve. It comes complete with the correct white poly-lined inner sleeve, date coded "06 70". [The Side One record label credits "The Killing Floor". On the Side Two label John Paul Jones is credited under his real name "Baldwin". The record matrix numbers are 588198 A//5 and 588198 vB//4, where v = delta].

The gatefold sleeve is in EX condition with just light storage wear to the edges and corners and no creases of any significance (just a few tiny ones adjacent to the spine and a single short thumb crease near the opening edge of the back cover). The front and back covers are unmarked with only a touch of light ringwear to the back cover. The opening gatefold spread is in excellent shape. The spine is solid with all text clearly legible. Overall it's a very well preserved example of this notoriously wear-prone sleeve. Please study the supersize photos carefully as they form an important part of the item description.

The solidly pressed mid-weight record retains its just-pressed shine and is visually in EX+ condition with just a few very minor surface marks evident when angled against bright light. These are only superficial and do not have any significant effect on the audio playback. The plum & orange Atlantic labels are like new with only a few faint spindle traces each side. There is virtually no wear to the spindle hole. It is clear that the record has only received a modest number of careful plays. Both sides play MINT- throughout with no discernible deterioration in sound quality and barely any unwanted noise at all. Lead-in and linking grooves play with near silence. In a critical listen I noted just one little pop near the end of "Whole Lotta Love" and nothing else whatsoever to spoil the listening pleasure. The sound quality is  very powerful, dynamic and vibrant with incredible bass. It really is a top playing copy which will be very difficult to improve upon. I am confident that the winning bidder will not be disappointed.

The white poly-lined inner sleeve has a few discoloration spot marks but no splits or tears.

Overall this is an exceptional copy of Led Zeppelin's highly accomplished second album which will make a fine addition to any record collection.

GRADINGS

The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Pioneer PL-L1000 tangential tracking turntable fitted with a Nagaoka MP-300 cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My grading is strict and in accordance with the following descriptions:

·         MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects.

·         EX Record is a top quality example with just a few very light surface marks and virtually no discernible deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing.

·         VG Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few clicks or light surface sound in places. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects but is still very presentable.

     All records can be expected to rotate sufficiently evenly on the turntable for there to be no effect whatsoever on the audio playback. Minor warps or dishing will not be mentioned as virtually all records display these features to some degree and no record is perfectly flat.

    Vinyl is not a perfect medium and even the finest quality pressings will play with a degree of residual surface sound, however minimal. Where, in my opinion, unwanted noise interferes with the listening enjoyment of the record, it will be mentioned in the item description. It is unrealistic to expect a 40+ year old record to play with a background of complete silence. Please bear this in mind when bidding.

PACKAGING         

LPs are packaged with care and well protected to ensure that they arrive safely in the same condition as they leave me. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE

LPs posted outside of the UK will only be sent International Tracked with insurance at the following cost:   

Europe - £10.50

Worldwide - £14.50