LED ZEPPELIN II very rare 1969 UK 1st PRESS LP with LIVIN’ LOVIN’ WRECK VG+

	£		101
	$		134

LED ZEPPELIN - LED ZEPPELIN II

Nice copy of this very rare 1969 UK 1st pressing rock classic with "Livin' Lovin' Wreck" label credit and extremely rare blue/green tinged gatefold, 

on plum and red Atlantic label 588198

 Matrix Numbers :

  Side 1  588198  A 2 with stampers "6 5 1" (I think, very difficult to make out!)  Side 2   588198  B 2 with stampers "1 1 9"

The condition of the vinyl is excellent-. Each side of the vinyl has a beautiful appearance with virtually all of the original lovely lacquered sheen still intact. In normal daylight there are just a couple of faint pencil thin scuff lines which are visible, but with more careful inspection and under a bright light a few more wispy hairlines and small scuffs come into view. Nothing nasty, and nothing obviously below the surface either. 

Each label is excellent. All writing remains perfectly defined with no nicks or markings. There are a few faint spindle trails on each label - nothing here to detract from the overall excellent condition.

The iconic non- laminated outer gatefold sleeve is very good. The top and bottom edges remain well defined but do have clearly noticeable scuffing. Similarly for the spine where some further scuffing also occurs (I have tried to show this in my photos), and the corners also suffer from some rubbing. There is a hint of grubbiness on the reverse side along with two minor surface abrasions, but no ring wear on either the front or reverse. The front side of the gatefold has a very light blue/green tinge running along the upper edge, and what looks like a light, minor stain starting 11cm from the spine and running along the top edge to the spine. This blue/green tinge (or hue) is unique to these very early pressings and is visible again on the bottom half of the spine. The inside of the gatefold is excellent with barely any blemishes at all with all the original colour vibrancy being retained. Despite these obvious blemishes, which I have tried to show clearly in my photos, this gatefold is still impressive considering it's known fragility and almost 50 year antiquity.

Finally, the quality of the audio is very good+. Great tone and clarity with no distortion either at higher volume or on the higher frequencies. There is, however, just a little, mild background crackle (a little more noticeable at the beginning and end of each side) during the quieter moments (there aren't many) and the interludes, and on track 1 side 1 I counted 5 light background clicks, but could find no obvious reason for these clicks. A great listen.

The tracks are :

Side 1 :

1. WHOLE LOTTA LOVE

2. WHAT IS AND WHAT SHOULD NEVER BE

3. THE LEMON SONG 

4. THANK YOU

Side 2 :

1. HEART BREAKER

2. LIVIN' LOVIN' MAID (SHE'S A WOMAN) listed as LIVIN' LOVIN' WRECK on the side 2 label

3. RAMBLE ON

4. MOBY DICK

5. BRING IT ON HOME

Comes in original white inner sleeve with no splits or tears and still fully functional.

In summary, a solid VERY GOOD copy of this increasingly rare and highly sought after very 1st pressing rock classic

 If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. 

If this record interests you then take a look at my other listings for more 50's, 60's and 70's classic vinyl.

A bit about myself : I have been collecting vinyl for more than 48 years and have amassed a huge collection covering a varied genre, but mostly of 1960's and 70's origin. Most of my records were originally bought by myself for my own collection, but over the years I have embellished my collection by buying records from a variety of sources : friends/acquaintances, car boots, auctions, and even through putting up a "vinyl wanted" notice in my wife's shop! I never intended selling any of my records but now I am retired and a combination of space requirements (caused partly by duplication) and a need to help fund my retirement has prompted me to "rationalise" my record collection and sell many of my much loved gems. 

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'll sort out the problem. I offer a "no quibble" refund policy. 

On the subject of postage, I take great care in the packaging of all items, using a proper vinyl cardboard mailer along with at least two cardboard stiffeners. I take great care in removing the record from the outer sleeve in order to prevent sleeve damage in transit and I always insert the vinyl, outer sleeve and inner into a clear plastic sleeve, thus adding further protection. 

For this item postage & packaging will be Royal Mail 1st class, tracked and signed for  : UK £5.00, continental Europe £10, and Rest of the World £15. 

 I do discount post & packaging costs for multiple purchases. I do NOT profit from postage.

Good luck with your bidding! Richard

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