LED ZEPPELIN II US Atlantic 1969 MONARCH SD8236 Robert Ludwig RL STRONG VG+
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One of the most sought after pressings of all time. Not only is it one of the BEST SOUNDING pressings of all time, but it's almost never seen in above VG condition due to the fact that everyone who had one played it to DEATH haha. I can't name many albums where finding a decent one in VG is seen as a huge score.
The RL pressings were mastered by highly-renowned mastering engineer Robert Ludwig and are known as the "HOT MIX" due to the intense loudness of the mix -- the way Led Zeppelin was meant to be heard! When you A/B test them with non-RL copies it is immediately clear how much of the ferociousness is lost on later pressings. These copies are incredibly scarce as when this was initially released it was withdrawn due to the fact that it caused the less-capable turntables of that time to skip. This just so happened to happen to the daughter of an Atlantic Records executive which led to production of all copies of this pressing swiftly coming to a halt.
Subsequently this created a perfect storm where the best pressing is also one of the rarest.
Led Zeppelin's classic album LED ZEPPELIN II (RL SS MONARCH HOT MIX)!
See below for details.
COUNTRY: US
YEAR: 1969
LABEL: Atlantic
CATALOGUE NUMBER:
SD 8236
MATRIX:
ST-A-691671-MO
ST-A-691672-MO
^RL SS on both sides! There's more variant information that will be added later.
GRADING
SLEEVE: EX
Structurally sound with no tears, rips, split seams etc.
LABELS: EX+
Beautiful labels. Some raised bumps on side 2 label, otherwise stunning.
RECORD: VG+
Gorgeous looking vinyl. Potentially EX but conservatively graded VG+ due to some light hairlines, but otherwise very clean and also plays great with no playback issues, just the expected soft crackles during quieter passages. Very rare in this condition.
Out of the handful that have survived in VG+ and above condition, every owner refuses to let them go due to how incredible the music and history of the album and this particular press is. Even the VG copies are starting to reach near $1000.
Original Inner: Included in great condition!
Postage Information
This will be shipped special delivery to make sure it reaches the lucky buyer safe and securely.
International bids welcomed!
For US customers worried about tariffs: Customs forms are filled out with the Harmonisation Code "Vinyl Records: 8523.80.1000" and described as "Informational Materials: phonograph (vinyl) record” which should excuse any vinyl being subject to tariffs. Although I cannot accept liability if customs makes a mistake, the vast majority of my sales are international and everyone has been very happy with no complaints! (see my feedback)
All vinyl is shipped securely and may be double boxed where necessary. I will do all in my power to make sure it ships fast and gets to you securely. As a collector I relate to other collectors and expect the same top tier service from myself as I do other sellers!
Good luck!
MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS, PUTTING UP A LOT OF RARE VINYL OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS :) On 20-Dec-25 at 18:39:30 GMT, seller added the following information:
Side A: ST- A-691671-MO - T CC (MR) RL SS LW Δ13933 W AT / Side B: ST-A-691672-MO - AA T (MR) LW AT RL ss Δ13933-X W (Rare variant?)
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