Led Zeppelin II - RL SS both sides 1st US Monarch Robert Ludwig SD 8236 Hot Mix
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Description
Led Zeppelin II - RL (Robert Ludwig) 1st cut - the one Ahmet Ertegun had withdrawn/recalled and was subsequently called 'The Hot Mix'
ST- A- 691671-MO
Deadwax details - (see pictures)
Runout details are etched except for the Monarch Logo (MR in a circle) stamp. LW etching is sideways compared to other text
Side 1 ST-A-691671-MO-(Monarch symbol) BB LW (triangle) 13933 AT RL ss W Side 2 ST-A-691672-MO-CC (Monarch symbol) LW (triangle) 13933-X (2) W AT
Condition
Vinyl Visually - Good+ - many light marks and scratches on both sides but non-feelable on the whole (hence the plus)
(see picture and please note - any white spots or dots are dust or inner sleeve remnants, not marks!). Very little in the way of spindle wear either
Audio - Side 1 VG, Side 2 VG+ - this is not a clean, flawless copy. However, it plays really well, no deterioration of overall sound or overplayed to death! If you can cope with some background crackle (albeit not major) and the odd audible mark playing for several rotations, you'll be fine with this one. And it's the RL mix so it naturally plays HOT / has a little natural distortion at certain points so rocks once the music starts! Wait until you hear Bonham's drums!
Cover - G+ well-kept and has maintained rigidity, gatefold inner picture has a few minor spots. Has a significant seam split on the top though (see photos), mid-spine wear and a little nick out of the top of spine but it's OK overall.
Inner - VG+ - original Atlantic catalogue inner.
This is not a Mint copy (and never will be!) but if you're after the rare Ludwig RL ss Mix, you may be able to get this one at a bargain!
NOTE - I try to adhere to (RC) gradings on all elements of condition and provide photos, but cannot confirm condition with sealed items, therefore purchase of such is at buyers risk.
Please also note that postage of purchased and paid for items will take place twice a week and sent via 48 hour tracked only. As a result, it can take up to 5-6 working days from purchase to delivery
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