Up for bid is a rare LP, "Led Zeppelin II." This is the extremely rare original press mastered by Robert Ludwig, and sounds absolutely stunning! This was released by Atlantic (SD 8236) in 1969. Here is some extra info about this LP:

‎– Led Zeppelin II Label: ‎– SD 8236 Format:, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: Released: Genre: Style:
Track List

A1 Whole Lotta Love
A2 What Is And What Should Never Be
A3 The Lemon Song
A4 Thank You
B1 Heartbreaker
B2 Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman)
B3 Ramble On
B4 Moby Dick
B5 Bring It On Home

Credits

Artwork – Engineer – *, , *, Executive-Producer – Lacquer Cut By – * Mastered By – * Performer – , , , Producer – Technician [Director Of Engineering] – * Written-By – , (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B4), (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B4), (tracks: A1 to B3, B5)
Notes

First press information...

If this doesn't have "SS RL" etched in the run-outs then it is a repress - remastered at Atlantic, rather than Sterling Sound.
Around 200,000ish pressings were done of Robert Ludwig's 'high mix' which, like Hendrix's 'Ladyland' 1st masters, caused some poor-quality phonograph needles to 'skip'. Thus, a repress ordered by Ertegan at Atlantic.



LP is a solid VG+, with several scuffs and a couple of tiny light scratches. LP is very clean and retains a nice gloss. Interior labels are very clean. Matrix info on side 1 includes "RL", while the matrix info on side 2 includes an etched "ss." Gatefold jacket is VG+, with no seam splits. There is wear on all corners. There is wear along the spine. There are some light scuffs on the front and back of the jacket. See pictures for reference. Here are some songs from this actual LP featured in this auction, for reference:






Includes original interior paper sleeve. This is a beautiful copy of this highly sought after original pressing! Don't miss this rare gem! We will pack this securely for safe delivery - this will be a little heavy due to the inserts we put in the LP mailer. LP will be removed from the jacket before being packed in the mailer. Domestic delivery will be via USPS media mail including a tracking number. International delivery is First Class International. WINNING INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL BE AN EXTRA CHARGE FOR REGISTERED MAIL TO VERIFY DELIVERY OF THIS ITEM. Return Policy: If items are not exactly as described, buyer may return the items. Items must be in the same exact shape as when they were shipped. Upon receipt by the seller of the package, buyer will then be refunded amount of purchase and the original cost of shipping - BUYER PAYS FOR RETURN SHIPPING.

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On Jul-03-14 at 08:10:25 PDT, seller added the following information:

  Matrix info for side 1 reads ST-A-691671-1A with "RL" etched above the matrix number. On side 1 at the "9 o'clock" position in the matrix area looks to be a stamped "C" with an etched 7. Near the "6 o'clock" position appear to be an etched "o"  with an etched "T" to the right. Side 2 reads ST-A-691672-D. "SS" is etched at the 12 o'clock position, with a stamped "C" to the right. Near the "12 o'clock" position is an etched "o" followed by "T" followed by "1."

On Jul-03-14 at 08:14:17 PDT, seller added the following information:

 "The "o," "T," and "1" on side 2 appear at the "6 o'clock" position not as the "12 o'clock" position.

On Jul-03-14 at 09:22:15 PDT, seller added the following information:

AMENDMENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION- PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING TO BID ON THIS LP!  I should have included prior to "Whole Lotta Love" there are approximately 4 soft pops prior to the beginning of the song. I truly apologize, as I should have included this in my description prior to making this active. What you hear in my sound clips have not been altered at all, as I started recording right after the final pop. One of the scuffs / scratches I mention in the description happens to be prior to the start of "Whole Lotta Love" in the lead in area of the vinyl. The pops stop just prior to the beginning of the song, and does not cause any skips. When I was looking at the matrix numbers to answer an earlier question, I re-read my listing and discovered I had not included this info. I still stand by my description and sound clips, I just wanted to disclose this to all of you immediately. I sincerely apologize I had not included this in the description before it became active. Just wanted to included this in the interest of an honest description and full disclosure.