LED ZEPPELIN II ROBERT LUDWIG Hotmix VG+ 1969 Presswell US 1st Press RL SS Both

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WHAT'S KING VINYL RECORDS US 1ST PRESSINGRL SS BOTH SIDESROBERT LUDWIG HOTMIXVG+ VINYL / EX JACKET / SLEEVE Led Zeppelin II (Atlantic SD 8236) 1969 US 1st Pressing, Presswell, RL SS Both Sides ★ CONDITION VG+ VINYL   EX JACKET   EX INLAY

MATRIX INFO: 

ST-A-691671-PR

Side one and two BOTH read RL SS

Also have LW on both sides.

What makes this specific copy especially SCARCE is the presence of “RL SS” etched on both sides. 

The “SS” indicates Sterling Sound Studios where Ludwig cut it.

This represents a less commonly documented variation, making it particularly sought after for collectors. 

US first pressing was red / green.

UK first pressing was plum / red 

Led Zeppelin 2 Robert Ludwig Hot Mix is the HOLY GRAIL for true collectors regardless of condition. 

-Ultrasonically cleaned w/ Humminguru 

-Includes original Atlantic promo inner sleeve.

-Archival Rice paper anti-static inndr sleeve.

-New 3ML outer sleeve.

Album Jacket is EX

Atlantic Records Inlay is EX

Record PLAY TESTED VG on 1960s Magnavox Imperial Micromatic record changer with Audio-Technica AT-VMN95EN Elliptical stylus. 

Magnavox Stereo 750 receiver and 1969 Magnavox colonial console speakers.

This is one of the best sounding RL SS I've ever heard! 

There are lots of surface scratches and maybe only 1 or 2 somewhat feelable. 

Does have noticeable surface noise on some quiet parts - but several songs sound near silent on quiet parts.

I played a bunch of songs in the video for this listing so you can hear. 

I can send additional videos of recording upon request.

There are a some pops and skips (no loops!) throughout the record but this is extremely common on the Robert Ludwig pressings. That’s literally why there are so few copies of these that were made. The mix was so loud that it caused the stylus to jump off the record so the pressing plants stopped pressing them!

“WHOLE LOTTA LOVE” probably the best I’ve ever heard this on an RL!!!

There’s some crackle at the beginning but once the song starts a lot of that goes away and it’s near-silent during the quietest parts!

 “WHAT IS AND WHAT SHOULD NEVER BE“ some crackle and heard a couple pops on my player but that could just be my stylus tracking being off. This was just on the beginning quiet part but then the song rips with no issues !!

“THE LEMON SONG” sounds epic !

“THANK YOU” some crackle at beginning but plays as beautiful as it should :) 

SIDE TWO--

“HEARTBREAKER” has a pop at the start but rocks HARD throughout 

“LIVING LOVING MAID” sounds nearly flawless !

“RAMBLE ON” i don’t think I’ve ever heard this song play perfectly on a RL, and this time is no different! 

There’s some crackle and a couple pops at the beginning on the quiet part but then it picks up and rocks out 🤘🏼

“MOBY DICK” has some crackle on quiet parts but I didn’t hear any pops here. Those drums bang 🥁

BRING IT ON HOME” does just that and more💥

I’d rather you have low expectations of playback from my description and be pleasantly surprised with the overall listening experience of one of the most fabled record pressings of all-time. 

Seams: The original cardboard jacket has NO SEAM SPLITTING. 

The gatefold holds together perfectly and displays beautifully.

Vinyl still has gloss to it.

Please look at all of the photos. I tried taking pictures at different angles and under different lighting to show the surface of the record accurately. I'd be happy to provide any additional pictures or information!

This comes from my family collection. 

Own a piece of Led Zeppelin history with this bad boy 🤌🏼