LED ZEPPELIN II UK 1969 RED/PLUM ATLANTIC 588198 EX/EX

	£		113
	$		150

LED ZEPPELIN II 

ORIGINAL UK1969 on Atlantic Red/Plum Label - Cat No. 588198 1st Press Matrix 2/2 

AUDIO PLAYBACK - EX to NR MINT - No Bad Distortion - Very Clear Sound Quality Throughout

**** Virtually Silent Audio Play Run-ins and in-between Tracks ****

 ***** Labels in Virtually MINT Condition With No Signs of  Wear or Writing Marks or Blemishes *****

 *** Original  Cover & Inner Sleeve both Totally Intact in VG+/EX+ Condition - No Writing/Graffiti,Bad Staining,Tears,Splits ***

 This Original 1st Pressing  has the track 'THE LEMON SONG' and  Without the 'Warner Bros.' Credit on the Labels - Not like most of the later issues that were quickly changed to 'THE KILLING FLOOR’ and have the 'Warner Bros. Credits'  both on the Labels also the ‘Produced By Jimmy Page’  credit on the very 1st Issue  Matrix A 2 /B 2 are  printed near the bottom of Label - Later issues and matrix’s have credit’s ‘Produced by Jimmy Page’ near the top of label above White center line under ‘LED ZEPPELIN II’ text - With the Original 1st Press Light Brown Matt Gatefold Cover  Printed by E J Day Co. Ltd. London and the Original Inner Sleeve that has ' KEEP THIS BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN'' warning message at the bottom of sleeve - Just so scarce these days and near impossible to find a Copy of this Iconic Led Zeppelin Album that still plays without any major problems that hasn't been Trashed and played to near Death and Destruction at parties etc in 1969 along with the Cover sleeve usually torn very worn and dirty looking -  Well You Have NOW!!!

Matrix Stampers & Mothers Nos: Side 1: 588198  A ? 2  1 1  2 4

                                                      Side 2: 588198  B ? 2  1 3  1 9

ARTIST:  LED ZEPPELIN

TITLE:  II ( 2nd LP Release)

YEAR: 1969

CAT NO: 588198

LABEL & COLOUR: ATLANTIC  'RED & PLUM'

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos:  1st PRESSING (A2 & B2)  

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own Personal Collection that I have collected and cherished for over 46 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard. All Records that I do offer will have NO Warps,Jumps,sticks,writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated in descriptions.

Vinyl Condition: EX The Vinyl on both playing surfaces Visually look completely free from any bad surface Scratches/marks or any bad wear/blemishes apart from one mild unfeelable light hairline that runs across the tracks on side 1 - It's very hard to detect any other marks at all on this well preserved vinyl disc - If I’m going to be over critical on even closer examination under a strong halogen bulb it reveals nothing more than a few insignificant very feint wispy light inner sleeve removal mark/scuff traces that absolutely doesn’t affect the Superb audio playback - The vinyl still retains its original  pressed look with jet black shiny gloss sheen and lustre - It would be very hard these days to find a better vinyl copy of this Iconic and very collectable Led Zeppelin 1st Stereo Pressing that plays throughout without any problems or bad distortion!!!  It’s a Superb Example!!! 

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of its 42 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that is still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  EX-NM  SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as EX to Near Mint  - This vinyl visually looks like its not been overplayed and shows NO heavy marks or scratches and still looks a fantastic example - There are No major Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light static crackle for a second or two and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence on this 42 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  it’s just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynamic 1st Press Stereo Audio performance

Labels Condition: N Mint (Barely Played) Only looks played a  few times maybe 2-5 times with very little evidence showing of spindle usage marks or spider trails on either side of labels - The labels being the Original Atlantic Red & Plum labels which look near mint are just Superb being very clean and virtually unmarked they look near perfect with NO real wear around the spindle hole which still shows plastic fragments in the center of spindle hole from the factory hole punching procedure - Looks basically untouched and when ever it was played it was done so very carefully as it’s very evident of only showing a few near invisible feint traces near the spindle hole!!!

Cover Condition: VG+ to NM Original 1st press E J Day 'Light Brown' matt gatefold sleeve cover - This cover is still totally intact and in remarkable condition with nice bold vibrant colours - Amazingly there are very few and minimal blemishes/marks across the front and back of cover to be seen considering this cover is renown to be the worst produced  Led Zeppelin cover ever for wear and tear it has certainly stood the test of time well - The inside of gatefold is still  Immaculate and in Near Mint condition -  If I look closely there are some light storage scuff wear along the edges and corners with some minimal light ring wear on back of cover and very little else across the front and back of cover with just a few small areas of minor light brown colour lift rub blemishes to be seen here and there(This doesn't detract from the overall very respectable and solid condition of cover) - With NO Tears,Rips,Splits,Ink Marking or stickers

Spine Condition: VG+ The Matt Spine is in a very  respectable intact condition and shows all written text still to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded - Although it has some light storage rub wear at each end of spine and the usual light yellow/brown ageing tinges along the top half white element of spine length  

that has occurred during the storage process over 42 years    

Inner Sleeve: EX+ The original white polylined record company sleeve is Immaculate and looks Exceptional in an original very clean intact condition and shows no evidence of any real handling wear over its lifetime - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,Stickers or other Blemishes apart from some mild yellow aging tinges around the edges  

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

1. Whole Lotta Love
2. What Is And What Should Never Be
3. The Lemon Song
4. Thank You
5. Heartbreaker
6. Livin' Lovin' Maid (She's Just A Woman)
7. Ramble On
8. Moby Dick
9. Bring It On Home

I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record 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 lessing 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 noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

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YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.95 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49