Led Zeppelin II 1969 LP Atlantic SD8236 VG Presswell RI Gatefold 1841 Broadway
$
450
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Description
Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II (1969, Atlantic SD 8236, Presswell RI, Gatefold, U.S. Pressing)
Label: Atlantic Records – SD 8236
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold, Stereo
Country: USA
Released: 1969
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock
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Tracklist:
Side One:
1. Whole Lotta Love
2. What Is and What Should Never Be
3. The Lemon Song
4. Thank You
Side Two:
1. Heartbreaker
2. Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman)
3. Ramble On
4. Moby Dick
5. Bring It On Home
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Description & Condition:
Original 1969 U.S. Atlantic “1841 Broadway” Presswell (RI) pressing of Led Zeppelin II, one of the defining rock albums of the 20th century.
Produced by Jimmy Page and engineered by Eddie Kramer, this album captured Zeppelin’s explosive live energy while on tour — recorded in multiple studios across the U.S. and U.K., then mixed down at A&R Studios, New York.
Vinyl: Displays light hairlines and surface marks but retains excellent gloss. Plays through with great sound and minimal distortion — needs a proper deep clean to fully restore clarity and reduce light surface noise. After cleaning, this copy should play VG+ range audio. Labels are clean and vibrant with ST-A-691671RI / ST-A-691672RI markings confirming a Presswell pressing.
Cover: Original gatefold jacket with vivid “Zeppelin monument” inner artwork and the classic sepia group photo on the front. Moderate age wear, foxing, and corner scuffs consistent with its age. One small top-edge ding visible (see photos). Still solid and displays well. Grade: VG- to VG.
Inner Sleeve: Original Atlantic Records ad sleeve with other period album artwork (Genesis, Spinners, Eric Clapton, Focus, etc.) — included and intact.
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Matrix / Runout (Etched):
• Side One: ST-A-691671-RI
• Side Two: ST-A-691672-RI
(Indicates Presswell / Richmond, IN pressing using original Atlantic metalwork.)
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Why Collectors Value This Copy:
• Features the 1841 Broadway, New York address — pre-Warner Communications label, used only on 1969-72 issues.
• Cut from original analog masters before any re-equalization on later represses.
• The Led Zeppelin II album is legendary for the “RL Hot Mix” variant; while this copy isn’t that exact cut, the early Presswell stampers still offer outstanding punch and warmth.
• A cornerstone piece of any Zeppelin or classic-rock vinyl collection.
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Condition Summary:
• Vinyl: VG (light marks, plays strong, needs cleaning)
• Cover: VG-/VG (general wear, corner fray, light foxing)
• Inner Sleeve: VG (original Atlantic ad sleeve)
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