Led Zeppelin II on vinyl

@seymour-krelborn 

I bought the second pressing, which, according to the story, was mastered from a cassette. And after hearing the sound quality yes it does sound like a cassette and not a very good one either. 
But it’s not a big deal it was only $30. What hurts is the beat up copy I have is THE one to have - it is the first pressing RL. It’s still playable on side 2 but side 1 as I mentioned earlier, has a good size scratch. 
The sound of the RL is not just the best you ever heard Zeppelin, it’s probably the best Rock & Roll recorded album. Period. 

This is what happens when you have an executive that doesn’t care and a yes-man that would execute any command and do anything to kiss ass. 
No one cared about sound quality. They couldn’t have. Otherwise this would never leave the factory. Who in their right mind would approve something like this. 
 

Next mission- RL cut of Houses of the Holy. 

https://www.discogs.com/release/577498-Led-Zeppelin-Houses-Of-The-Holy

The goal- collection of at least LZ I thru Houses maybe...Physical Graffitti  in period stampers with minimal wallet damage. 

Took me many years of bin diving and luck.

@tablejockey on my list

Curiosity got the better of me and I bought a Jimmy Page remaster of Physical Graffiti. I listened to the original US pressing (not sure what iteration/version) but the original didn’t sound great. The digitally remastered vinyl is clearer, has bigger sound, better bass but it’s undeniably a digital remaster. They didn’t kill the raw feel so that is good. It’s overall an enjoyable listen.