LED ZEPPELIN - LED ZEPPELIN II
A very nice copy of this earliest UK 1st press Livin Lovin Wreck variant rock classic
Year/Label : 1969 UK ATLANTIC
Label number : 588 198
Matrix numbers : 588 198 A 2, 588 198 B 2
Stampers : 1 1 4 / 1 1 8
Solid very good plus VG - I am sure that most would grade as excellent - vinyl which comes across as unmarked in normal daylight, giving off an impressive jet black lacquered sheen. Closer scrutiny under a bright light reveals a few very wispy hairlines and extremely faint paper scuff lines on each side - each non-obvious, non-feelable, surface only, and purely superficial. The labels are excellent EX with all black text and iconic Atlantic logo in perfect order, the only blemishes being just a few small and extremely faint spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each side. Note the very 1st UK press LIVIN LOVIN WRECK missprint on the side 2 label - later pressings had LIVIN LOVIN MAID . Again, very good plus VG condition non-laminated E.J. Day outer gatefold sleeve : nice firm edges but with intermittent mild scuffing on the bottom edges and a few scuff nicks on the top edges and spine. The spine itself is slightly flattened but nonetheless firm and with all spine text remaining nicely intact and legible. Each corner remains a well defined right angle but with mild rubbing on each and the opening edges are firm with barely any fraying at all. There is a tiny but noticeable indentation towards the front side bottom left corner and the odd minor abrasion and surface crinkle caused by upright storage and/or handling. The inside of the gatefold is near perfect. Do take a close look at my photos - i have tried to show all blemishes even though each is minor, and of course on the top edge particularly on the front left side is the infamous light green hue synonymous with very 1st UK pressings. Truly excellent EX stereo sound quality with no sticks, skips, repeats, clicks, or distortion and any background crackle is at an absolute minimum and only very occasional ie just some very faint and non-intrusive crackle during a couple of the intermissions...negligible. Every track remains a fabulous, timeless listen with great tone and clarity throughout. Hard to believe that this copy is 56 years old Comes with very good VG condition original and correctly dated poly-lined PLASTIC BAGS CAN BE DANGEROUS inner sleeve with no side splits, no edge fraying, minimal age discolouration towards, and some creasing towards the corners. Note that I always ship the vinyl in a new plain white inner sleeve in order to protect the original.
One of the truly great UK very 1st press rock albums with the terrific sound quality being a true highlight.
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK 3.64 using Royal Mail tracked 48, ebay Simple Delivery
for continental Europe 11 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for,
and for the rest of the world 17 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for.
I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.
Note that I always insert the vinyl into a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original during postage, and separate this from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these precious records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me.
If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I ll do my best to oblige.
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A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 55 years from a variety of sources : my own collection, friends and family, car boot and garage sales, door-to-door leaflets, and even through placing an advert in my wife s shop window My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I will sort out the problem. I offer a no questions asked refund policy. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I ll do my best to oblige. There is NO RESERVE on this item. Richard
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