Led Zeppelin II 2 LP UK Red & Plum XMAS 1970 SUPER AUDIO [Ex+/Ex-] BELEIVE
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An original Xmas 1970 copy of Zep II on UK Red & Plum Atlantic [12 months after 1st release]. Matrix A5/B4. The heavy-set vinyl comes housed in an original gatefold printed by E J Day. We also have a plastic bag warning inner too. <STELLAR PLAYBACK>
Vinyl (Ex+) Jeepers creepers - it's been a long while since I've heard Zep II like this. Many copies look great - but so so many disappoint in some small way on playback. This copy has clearly only seen slight use. Really good lustre and only a couple of light marks per side - nothing heavy or troublesome. A thorough testing from beginning to end reveals an EXCELLENT+ level of playback with two slightest deviations. So, just to put this into context - I would almost never grade Zep II at a full EX+ for a number reasons. So, this folks - is a highly unusual copy. Beautifully quiet intros and inbetweens and the audio comes across with perfect clarity. So, why the fuss? Well, ZepII starts with one of the most frequently played hard rock numbers of all time <WLL> this track almost never surfaces unscathed. I don't care how good a copy looks - this track very very rarely plays properly clean. The problem is usually in that quiet percussive break section. Hardly any copies will play this clean. If you find one that does you will DEFINITELY notice it because you will hear ALL the vocal echoes right down low into the mix. Usually those are lost to light background quickly. BUT folks - it doesn't end there. Whilst many tracks on ZepII are synonymous with full-tilt high volume excess - there are many very delicate lowkey sections. These are usually impaired even on nice looking copies. But on this example - literally they are all perfectly preserved. Intro to Thank You - CLEAN. Bring It Home mouth organ intro - crazy good. Delicate tapping intro to RAMBLE... A-ma-zing. You will get clean presentation into ALL SECTORS. A couple of crackles in a couple of isolated spots per side. One isolated tick during WLL and one in the opening seconds of 'Thank You'. I have only witnessed 3-4 copies up at this level and they are a revelation. VERY VERY highly recommended.
Cover (Ex-) Another tricky cover to find in decent condition and this one is fairing better than most. Firstly, it seems to have avoided most of the usually ageing and dirt that usually crops up. Front and back are clean and flat. The rear is usually found in terrible condition - but this example is way better than what typically surfaces. The interior is absolutely spot on. you will find a bit of edge wear - but this is nigh on impossible on this title. None of it is serious. Very nice sharp firm openings. The spine is above average - with only the '2' of Zep 2 partially obscured. Expect a bit of wear along the edges of the spine. Overall the cover retains excellent rigidity.
Inner (Vg+) Light ageing. Bag present. No splits.



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