LED ZEPPELIN II UK 1ST PRESS A2 B2 RED PLUM 588198 THANK YOU MISPRINT EJ DAY
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Description
π₯ A genuine early UK red/plum pressing of Led Zeppelin II
Catalogue 588198 β Polydor manufactured β E.J. Day sleeve
This is the classic A2/B2 matrix combination and includes the sought-after βThank Youβ misprint on Side One.
Among collectors, A2/B2 red/plum copies with the Polydor credit and E.J. Day sleeve are widely regarded as the key early UK issue of this album.
These early cuts are famous for their sheer analogue weight β deep bass, explosive dynamics and that raw late-60s Atlantic presence that later pressings simply do not replicate.
π Pressing Details
β’ Red / Plum Atlantic labels
β’ Catalogue: 588198
β’ Matrices: 588198 A//2 & 588198 B//2
β’ βThank Youβ misprint (Side One)
β’ Polydor Records Ltd credit
β’ Printed and made by E.J. Day & Co., London
A true early UK red/plum configuration with all the essential first-issue traits.
πΏ Vinyl Condition β VG to strong VG
Visually shows light surface marks consistent with age and careful play.
Side One has some surface noise in places. It plays through without skips or distortion. A very listenable copy - just not super perfect.
Side Two is noticeably stronger and delivers the powerful, full analogue impact these early A2/B2 cuts are known for.
Not an archive example β but an honest, properly preserved early pressing that still carries real punch. It is priced to reflect side 1 audio grading.
πΌ Sleeve Condition β Strong VG+ (Structurally Excellent)
Original E.J. Day gatefold and notably better than most copies seen.
β’ Excellent, fully readable spine
β’ Strong structure with no crushing
β’ Colours remain rich and well preserved
β’ No heavy ringwear
β’ Small split to the top seam
β’ Small vintage β68β sticker on front
Anyone who knows Zeppelin II will know how often these sleeves are heavily worn, split or faded. This is a particularly clean and very presentable example by comparison.
β Summary
A solid early A2/B2 UK red/plum pressing with the desirable misprint and a sleeve that stands out against the majority of surviving copies.
Not museum grade vinyl β but a genuine collector copy with real presence and an unusually strong original cover.
Increasingly difficult to find in this complete early configuration at sensible money.
π SHIPPING
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Each record has been carefully cleaned in a HumminGuru Sonic vinyl cleaner, visually inspected and fully play-tested.
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