Sold Date: November 10, 2020
Start Date: November 8, 2020
Final Price: £35.00 (GBP)
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An original 1st issue of Zep II on the Atlantic label. Matrix A2/B5. Note that 'Lemon Song'  - is still present on the labels and this copy would have been available for sale during the initial chart run. The heavy-set vinyl comes housed in an original Ernest J day cover. Note how the cover is light-brown in colour - not dark brown like the later reissues. Also included is the original 'plastic bag warning' inner sleeve from the time. So, 100% genuine and 100% complete.
Vinyl (Vg+) A lovely looking copy that has only seen relatively light use. Under close inspection I could only make out a few very light marks per side - nothing troublesome or sinister looking. A thorough testing from beginning to end reveals a mostly NEAR EXCELLENT level of playback with a few deviations. Intros and inbetweens are nice and quiet and the audio comes across with great clarity. This really is a very decent rendition - apart from a few minor issues - it belts this Zep classic out with aplomb and a pretty quiet background. The deviations are... 1) A very brief skip midway through WLL - one of those 'blink and you'll miss it types' - not majorly noticeable. Heartbreaker exhibited 4-5 isolated clicks [but still plays impressively]. A couple more clicks in LL Maid. Overall a very addictive listen. These early plumb copies are clearly the best way to take in Zep II  if you need to hear that heavy, distorted guitar sound the way it was intended.
Cover (Vg+) A real nightmare trying to find these early covers in top level condition. This example is respectable and has not been abused. On the front just a few small stain marks in that white area - and a touch of ageing. The rear is looking much better than you tend to find - just the faintest signs of handling. The interior is immaculate - very impressive. Edge wear is mostly still relatively light. The spine is about average - bit of wear and the text is becoming illegible in spots. Overall the cover retains excellent rigidity.
Inner (Vg+) Lightly aged. And a one inch side split.


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