Possible sealed copy of Led Zeppelin II RL pressing??

Well, Im not a radiologist, Im a PA. But I interact with radiologists, techs and look at imaging quite a bit. With the limited knowledge I have on the technical side of radiology, I dont think its possible with medical radiography.

 

sticker on that one is different - square corners

 

It was pretty intense. I didn't really have enough time and was on my phone to verify any of the Beatles sealed stuff to tell if they were first pressings. The Floyd stuff did look and check out like it was first pressing material. I had a hard time explaining to the wife that I really was in a record store for 3 hours. The $250 I spent on my debit card proved I wasn't in a strip club.

 

If anybody knows what happened to the unsold RL's, that info might solve the riddle.

Were they returned to Atlantic? If yes, did they get "cutout" and resold to distributors at a discount? Or were they destroyed? Or maybe they just sold through the stock and hoped that consumers kept them?

I hope someone more knowledgeable than I can shed some light on the "cutout" aspect of this record.

 

Hey, just because it isnt a RL doesnt mean it isnt a nice sounding version.

 

I've yet to come across a cutout of any album that's got the name Led Zeppelin on it.

 

CODA was a cut out

 

That's crazy and I didn't realize that. After looking it appears I found 3 different types of track listing stickers. The one on a WLP looks like a postage stamp. Then I saw square ones and also ones with rounded edges.

 

Thanks. Learn something new on this forum everyday. How did Peter Grant let that happen?

 

Welcome to the forum - lol. As soon as I saw the thread title, I knew you'd have a ton of people badgering you to open it. It doesn't matter that you stated that you were not going to open it - It's a weird reading comprehension thing that happens here. Try asking them for recommendations for a turntable less than $500. You'll get more recommendations for over $500 turntables than less than $500.

 

Truth. The copy I bought in '79 was a cut out.

 

I only remember because I bought one

 

Can you imagine if Charlie didn't open up that last Wonka bar?

 

To YOU, perhaps, but not to everybody. Some folks, while being able to enjoy the music, also enjoy collecting records as well, which is why some folks go after certain label variations, imports, or yes, even sealed vinyl. There is nothing wrong with this, as there are no "right" or "wrong" ways to enjoy this hobby. If this makes you sick, then maybe you should ask yourself why rather than impose upon others your belief of what records are for.

 

it does smack with a bit of inconsistency. "it's not about the $" BUT his opening post clearly states that he is NOT going to open it and thus he did NOT buy it to play; thus it was either for collecting or for profit. he further asks does he sell or trade it now or hold on to it. he then further indicates that he wants to be certain that he could represent it as an RL.

collecting sealed vinyl and never playing it? whatever. if that's what you want, sure, go to it. I am not saying you are wrong if you do so, BUT I buy sealed to get and undamaged version of something I love and will enjoy hearing. it appears to me that OP is just wanting a way to ensure that he can say "RL" and guarantee that to a buyer or trader. fine gain-profit drives transactions-I know that to well from buying tickets to shows I want to see on the second-hand market. just admit you are after profit-it is perfectly fine and IF you could guarantee a double RL, well somebody here would pay big for it-I would jump in on the bidding!

 

Could it at least tell if the record inside was a boy or a girl??

 

What a tease

 

What's IG?

BTW I'm not sure if the record was actually pulled. I'm sure there was a discussion about that on this forum in one of the LZ II threads. No consensus reached but IIRC most believed they weren't pulled.

 

But it sounds like, no way to guarantee a sealed copy is an RL, so... who would pay extra for one? Personally, in my experience old sealed vinyl is a crapshoot anyway, they are often re-seals. This one has a track listing sticker, so it should be unplayed/original shrink.

 

I'm guessing...InstaGram?

 

Open that sucker. If it's not an RL it could be a Piros (GP) cut. Those are also excellent, though not as good as the RL.

 

OP, did you ever check the spine as suggested here?

 

Forget 2012, this is 2017. If you open that lp and it turns out to be an unplayed RL I wouldn't be surprised if it hits $900 on ebay. VG++ to NM copies are hitting $4-500 but one that's just been unsealed? It'll get that and more IMO.

It's about timing and presentation. If you do open it up, document it. Take photos, even have someone film it. You use those photos and the vid for your ebay auction. Take very high resolution pics of the deadwax, make sure your pics are done properly (dispense with the phone camera, use a real camera). I would play it, once and only once. Then it goes back in the sleeve and left to the highest bidder to play again. Assuming you are interested in making money. If you want to keep it, then keep it. Cool either way IMO. It's yours to do what you want with it. No lecture from me. Just some advice

But here's the problem. At $70 the only way to recoup that cash is to either sell it as is or to open and discover an RL. If you open it and it isn't an RL, there goes your $70.

The evidence seems to point to a later pressing, based on the cover alone. If that is the case, then I'd list it on ebay as sealed and you'll probably get way more than $70 for it.

Maybe do a bit more research to give you a bit more security that it isn't an RL due to the wrong cover if you need it and then sell it.

 

Alright, if you believe that records aren't meant to be enjoyed, then why are you on an audiophile forum?

 

Coda ≠ LZ II