Led Zeppelin II Atlantic 1969 1st Press Monarch Vinyl LP RL Ludwig Hot Mix

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Led Zeppelin II Orig 1969 Vinyl LP RL Ludwig Hot Mix Monarch Press Play Graded. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.

This press has RL SS on both sides. It has been well loved but original owner didn't totally destroy it. It was tested on a Pro-Ject DC with Ortofon Blue stylus and my backup Technics SL-QD33 with Grado cart. There were no skips on the Pro-Ject but it skipped twice on the Technics....once during Whole Lotta Love and once on What Is and What Should.....there was some distortion a few times on both of those tracks that seems to cause the skip on the Grado cart.. Side 1 is VG-/G+ but aside from what I mentioned, it plays much better. Track 4 (Thank You) plays much better. There is very little noise, ticks, etc during most of the quiet parts of this song. Nice. Side 1 plays VG++ at times but also G+ in certain spots mainly during tracks 1 and 2. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS.

Side 2 plays great. Very little pops or noise at all on the first 2 tracks and amazing. Track 3 is quieter at times so occasional ticks etc are heard but not too bad. Track 4 is great except for a tiny scratch in the middle that pops 5-6 times overall. Track 5 is amazing with very little ticks or noise at all. Side 2 is VG visually except for the tiny scratch on Moby Dick. The majority of side 2 plays mostly excellent and VG in the quietest spots.

This is not collector's grade and the price reflects that. I've tried my best to honestly describe this LP. I've shown  pics of what the surface looks like of both sides just to provide an example. This is an OK copy and the overall warmest sounding I have owned of Led Zeppelin II (RL Master). The only major issues are the first 2 songs and even they mostly play quite well. But again, PLEASE be aware of the possible skips where I mentioned.

The cover is decent and a very strong VG with strong spine, nice gatefold etc. Inner sleeve is included and also in decent shape. PLEASE look over the pictures I have provided. I feel like they show the best (and even worst) of the LP so you can judge for yourself. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks for checking out my listing and good luck bidding on this one.....


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I try to grade conservatively. All the records I sell come with a plastic outer sleeve for protection and a new plain white inner sleeve as well as the original when available. PLEASE take the time to look at the pictures provided. They tell all.....and are of the exact record you will receive! If you have any questions please feel free to message me and ask! Thanks much!

FYI : This and all of the LPs I sell are play graded on an almost new PRO-JECT Debut Carbon Esprit SB turntable with Ortofon RED cartridge which isn't higher end but in the $500 range and will reveal limitations perhaps not as noticeable in the average turntable so I think it's ideal for play grading LPs.

SOME OTHER VERY IMPORTANT STUFF TO READ :

I sell USED items. Most of the records or 8 tracks that I sell are bought second hand. Some I bought new. I personally have never stored them in damp, musty places. BUT I cannot guarantee that 40-60 year old records or 8 tracks have never been in these type of places and will smell like new car, fresh linens etc. If this is what you're looking for, I suggest buying brand new vinyl. I would never hide anything like this or any particular flaw on purpose.....but I do not have a sensitive nose and can't always detect what someone with a very strong nose may smell. Just an honest heads up.....

Record grading is unique and everyone does it a little different. I try my best to grade conservatively and by goldmine standards. If you check out my feedback for the records I have sold, you will see that I've never had an unhappy buyer, ever. My goal is for you to be happy. If you aren't happy I will do whatever I can to fix it.

I hate to cut right to the chase but recently I had a person return an item for the simple reason that they DID NOT LOOK AT THE PICTURE OF WHAT I WAS SELLING. NOT BECAUSE MY DESCRIPTION WAS NOT ACCURATE, BUT because they assumed they were buying something they imagined instead of what I described and was selling. This is the reason why multiple pictures are listed with an item for sale. This caught me completely off guard!!! I am barely making anything in the grand scheme of things off of a $6 LP or whatever and am no longer willing to pay return shipping (and paying extra money out of my pocket) simply because someone bought an item they "forgot to look at" and didn't want in the first place. ALL OF THIS could have been avoided by reading my listing and looking at the pictures right? This almost seems absurd. Anyway....
If you are someone who lives outside of the USA and want to purchase an item, please contact me first before you purchase so we can work out proper shipping arrangements. If you ever have a problem with any item I sell, please contact me and I will happily give you a refund, no questions asked. If you are someone who would rather leave NEGATIVE or even NEUTRAL feedback INSTEAD of asking simply for a REFUND, PLEASE do NOT buy from me. 8 Track Tapes are delicate and MAY play different from player to player and RECORD GRADING is always subject to interpretation. PLEASE just ask me for a refund if you are not happy with your purchase.

I normally DO NOT ship internationally. However, if you are interested in an item feel free to message me and we will try and figure something out. Thanks for looking!!!

Record grading :

Mint (M):  Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. I do not use this grade, as even the act of inserting the disc or removing it from the paper sleeve may cause scuff marks on the vinyl.

Near Mint (NM):  This is highest grade assigned to opened, handled records. The vinyl is near flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.

Excellent (EX):  Disc plays really nice, but may have minor paper scuffs or other marks that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a few hairline scratches but nothing that affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny.

Very Good Plus (VG+):  Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or minor writing, etc.) but otherwise clean.

Very Good (VG):  Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.
Very Good Minus (VG-): Vinyl and cover will be a little worse than VG. I rarely sell records below this grade unless they are very desirable and can go to a good home of someone who may not be able to afford a really expensive pressing. Below this grade (G+, G will have many scratches, likely much surface noise, and possibly even skips. Some records also may look incredibly rough but still play really clean. PLEASE keep all of this in mind. I've bought 7-8 pressings of certain records just trying to find a clean one and most all of them LOOKED clean. But even if it looks clean doesn't mean it will sound clean. Happy hunting!!!