Sold Date: March 12, 2020
Start Date: November 7, 2019
Final Price: $449.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 189
Buyer Feedback: 2

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Here is one of the toughest, most RARE versions of Led Zeppelin II that their fans need to have! The features of this "HOT" mix by Robert Ludwig are:
- true First Pressing, 1969 - pressed at PRESSWELL--rare in and of itself--located at the bottom of the label above the address..denotes PR - credits Sterling Sound - has the 1841 Broadway address on the label - Matrix / Runout (Side A): ST-A-691671-A P LW W AT RL - Matrix / Runout (Side B): ST-A-691672-A P LW AT RL SS W
From discogs...US 1st pressing (with the 1841 Broadway address on the labels), featuring Robert Ludwig's "hot" mastering on both sides. These were withdrawn early because the high bass levels caused low-grade cartridges to mistrack, leading people to return the album on the belief that it was defective. Another engineer was then hired to recut a much less "hot" version of the album, and that is the far more common version.
On some copies the Sterling Sound credit, "SS", appears in both runouts following Ludwig's "RL", and on others the "SS" appears only in the Side Two runout. The "RL" will still appear in both runouts.

This sub should only be used for copies with "RL" in both runouts, as only these are the true "RL" pressings which command hundreds of dollars (albeit in Near Mint condition). Later transitional pressings which featuring "RL" on only one side and another engineer's work on the other should receive their own subs.

"PR" in label matrix denotes a  pressing.
"LW" in runouts indicates  metal parts.
"AT" in runouts indicates  mastering
"W" in runouts indicates that blank lacquers came from the company Audiodisc.
Incredible LP to have in your collection or to give as a gift to that really special someone (if you can part with it, that is!). This album is getting more RARE every year as once people learn what they have, they are not parting with it! Here's your opportunity to own an AWESOME and RARE version of Led Zeppelin II!
I have played this through and it plays very nice, no skips or repeating. It does has a "ch" sound on side 1, 1st song. That sound goes away about 1/2 way through that song. To me it looks like dirt but I don't have an ultrasonic cleaner. I did use my cleaner and proper disc washer. May be alleviated by a deep clean. There are scuff marks which do not inhibit play. 
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**For all DVD's and Blu-Rays, if they're not NEW (SEALED), then it's unknown if the digital copy has been used.
Please message me with any questions prior to bidding/buying. Shipped via Media Mail. I WILL FULLY INSURE and pack with bubble wrap in a record box!  FL Residents--add 7% sales tax. We do combine shipping on like items when possible.  For 1st class items, if combined shipping is more than 16 oz, then we have to change the service. Thanks! SORRY NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

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