Led Zeppelin - S/T LP [Atlantic SD 8216] 1969 PURPLE/BROWN LABEL VINYL

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Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin LP [Atlantic SD 8216]

This is an original 1969 vinyl pressing with MEGA RARE purple & brown ATCO labels.  See the following from experts Both Sides Now Publications:
"Another Atlantic label variation was used on a few titles during 1968 and early 1969, where the Atco label blank was used instead of the Atlantic label blank. These may have been RCA Record Club pressings. The label was purple at the top and gold on the bottom, with black printing. A white band ran through the record slightly above the center, as on the Atco label and unlike the Atlantic design of the time where the white band was centered. The black printing graphics were the same as the "black fan label," except the word "STEREO" appeared under the left side of the white band running across the middle of the label (like the Atco stereo label and unlike the black fan label's positioning of "STEREO" in white letters at the top of the label). This label is rare and only appeared on a few titles from around 8130 to 8200. Both Time Peace by the Rascals [SD 8190] and the first Led Zeppelin album [SD 8216] are known to have been pressed with this labeling error. The Led Zeppelin album error commands premium prices, since not only is the label in error, but side 1 of the album is a different mix from the regular pressing" 

In addition to the alternate mix on side 1, side 2 does sound a little different from the standard issue. There is a long pause between "Black Mountain Side" and "Communication Breakdown", where the standard issue had no silence at all. And there is an unusually long silence between "Communication Breakdown" and "I Can't Quit You Baby", much longer than was on the standard issue.

Matrix Side 1: ST-A-681461 PR Matrix Side 2: ST-A-681462 PR Runout Side 1: STA-681461-PR-3S   1+
Runout Side 2: STA-681462PR-4S    B2

Unfortunately this incredible rare piece is in rough shape.  Heavy surface wear on the vinyl, it has been play tested and plays with surface noise throughout, and one short skip at the beginning of "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" and another in the middle of How Many More Times.  Labels are free of pen marks but do have some spindle wear & fading.  Jacket has heavy edge wear, mostly on the bottom which has significant tearing.  Partial seam splits on top & bottom.  General wear & tear throughout.  Not a great play copy but an incredible rarity for serious Zeppelin collectors.


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