1969 Led Zeppelin II Robert Ludwig Hot Mix RL SS Both Side SD8236 US First Press
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LED ZEPPELIN II ROBERT LUDWIG HOTMIX US FIRST PRESSING RL SS
MATRIX INFO:
ST-A-691671
Side one and two BOTH read RL SS
Also have LW on both sides.
What makes this specific copy especially SCARCE is the presence of “RL SS” etched on both sides.
The “SS” indicates Sterling Sound mastering.
In my research, I have found copies for ST-A-691671 PR with RL only or Copies with RL SS on only one side.
I have not personally come across another example with RL SS etched on both sides for this exact matrix (ST-A-691671), including comparable listings and Discogs references. This may represent a less commonly documented variation, making it particularly sought after for collectors. I have read in some blogs that people specifically hunt for this version.
Label reads Atlantic Records SD 8236 Stereo
Presswell pressing.
US first pressing was red / green
UK first pressing was plum / red
(See pictures in listing for more info on this.)
Led Zeppelin 2 Robert Ludwig Hot Mix is the HOLY GRAIL for collectors regardless of condition.
-Ultrasonically cleaned w/ Humminguru
-Includes original inner sleeve.
-Archival Rice paper anti-static sleeve.
-New 3ML outer sleeve.
Album Jacket is VG / VG+
Atlantic Records Inlay is Near Mint
Record Play tested strong all the way through VG / VG+
Many of the songs sound awesome!
There are lots of surface scratches but not too noticeable by touch.
Does have noticeable surface noise on quiet parts of the record.
I played a bunch of songs in the video for this listing so you can hear.
I can send additional videos of recording upon request.
There are a few jumps throughout the record but this is extremely common on the Robert Ludwig pressings. That’s literally why there are so few copies of these that were made. The mix was so loud that it caused the stylus to jump off the record so the pressing plants stopped pressing them.
These songs sound amazing when playing:
“WHOLE LOTTA LOVE”
“WHAT IS AND WHAT SHOULD NEVER BE”
“HEARTBREAKER”
“LIVING LOVING MAID”
“MOBY DICK”
“RAMBLE ON” has noticeable crackle during the quiet parts of the song but sounds good when the full song kicks in.
“BRING IT ON HOME” is similar. Bumps nice when full song is in.
NOTE: At the very end of “Lemon Song” into “Thank You” it does have a noticeable playback skip-loop.
I’d rather you have low expectations of playback from my description and be pleasantly surprised with the overall listening experience of one of the most fabled record pressings of all-time.
Vinyl still has gloss to it.
Please look at all of the photos. I tried taking pictures at different angles and under different lighting to show the surface of the record accurately. I'd be happy to provide any additional pictures or information!
Contrary to what some might think, the Gold Record Award hype sticker is common and a desirable feature of the first pressings. Album was released on October 22, 1969 and certified gold by the RIAA on November 10, 1969. Weeks later.
Hype sticker was applied to the album jackets by record stores and pressing plants to add to the promotion.
(See pictures in listing for more info on this.)
This was my family's record and we are the only owners.
There are some pen marks on the front cover where it reads "LED ZEPPELIN".
Own a piece of Led Zeppelin history with this bad boy :)
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