LED ZEPPELIN II / 2 / Two *GENUINE UK 1st PRESS; RARE WRECK LABEL CREDIT; A2/B2
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LED ZEPPELIN 'Led Zeppelin II'
Fully play graded - 18 quality photographs below GENUINE UK FIRST PRESS ON ATLANTIC; RED & PLUM LABELS
588198; A2 / B2 MATRIX
RARE WITHDRAWN SIDE 2 'LIVIN' LOVIN' WRECK' LABEL MIS-CREDIT
ORIGINAL 'LEMON SONG' LABEL CREDIT
ORIGINAL LIGHT BROWN E. J. DAY GATEFOLD SLEEVE IN NICE CONDITION (SEE COMPARISON BELOW AGAINST A DARKER SECOND ISSUE SLEEVE)
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS INCLUDING MATRIX NUMBERS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
*ALL POSTAGE/SHIPPING RATES + TERMS & CONDITIONS CAN ALSO BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY; PLEASE READ THESE. THANK YOU.
The spine looks fine with just light wear and all text still clearly legible. Bumping to the corners. Overall, a very presentable example of a sleeve that is usually seen very tired and worn.
VINYL (VISUAL): GOOD(+); the heavyweight vinyl has retained a reasonable shine but does have many surface marks, scuffs and scratches as expected for this grade.
Both labels look nice with just spindle and needle marks consistent with the record having been played. No tears, scuffs or writing.
AUDIO This has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played with a reasonable listenable sound in the main, though it is clear that the record has been played many many times in its past.
There is a fuzzy background crackle throughout play which is more noticeable in some parts than others. The record also jumps twice at the beginning of the first instrumental passage in 'Whole Lotta Love' and once more in 'Heartbreaker'. Random pops/clicks.
I would grade the audio as GOOD(+) as a whole.
Overall, not one for the purists, but a bit better than a collection filler due to the sleeve's condition.
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LABEL: Atlantic
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1969
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: 588198
MATRIX NUMBERS: 588198 A?2 / 588198 B?2
MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 11 3 / 11
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GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
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RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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