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Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II
1969 · US · Atlantic · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jan 15, 2026
- MMint
- $867.57
- NMNear Mint
- $776.25
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $593.60
- VGVery Good
- $410.96
- G+Good Plus
- $228.31
- GGood
- $136.99
- FFair
- $91.32
- PPoor
- $45.66
2 copies listed on Discogs from $85.99.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- T ST-A-691671 RL SST ST-A-691671-1A RL SSST-A-69171-1A C1 RL SS oT2ST-A-69171-1A RL SS o T 1
- Runout — side B
- T ST-A-691672 RL SST ST-A-691672-1A B 5 RL SSST-A-69172-1A A1 RL SS TI oST-A-69172-1A B RL SS o XT 1
- Rights society
- ASCAP
- Label Code
- ST-A-691671 CTH(Side A)
- Label Code
- ST-A-691672 CTH(Side B)
- Record Company
- Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Manufactured By
- Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Mastered At
- Customatrix
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Specifications
- Artist
- Led Zeppelin
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Atlantic
- Catalog number
- SD 8236
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Whole Lotta Love5:33
- A2What Is And What Should Never Be4:47
- A3The Lemon Song6:20
- A4Thank You3:50
- B1Heartbreaker4:15
- B2Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman)2:40
- B3Ramble On4:35
- B4Moby Dick4:25
- B5Bring It On Home4:19
- Executive-Producer
- Peter Grant
- Producer
- Jimmy Page
- Engineer [Director Of Engineering]
- Eddie Kramer
- Engineer [Recording]
- Andy Johns
- Engineer [Recording]
- Chris Huston
- Engineer [Recording]
- Eddie Kramer
About this record
The 'SS RL' etchings in the dead wax of this 1969 US Atlantic pressing (SD 8236) mark it as a first pressing mastered by Sterling Sound and cut by Robert Ludwig—the original high-mix that occasionally caused skipping on inferior needles. Only 2 copies are currently listed for sale, while 2904 collectors want it against 3361 who own one, signaling sustained demand for clean originals despite the reissues that followed.
What drives its value
This pressing commands a steep condition-dependent market. A Mint copy reaches 867.57 USD, while NM drops to 776.25 USD, VG+ to 593.60 USD, and VG to 410.96 USD—a spread that reflects how original first pressings reward preservation.
The lowest asking price sits at 85.99 USD, but that outlier likely carries significant wear; the 2 copies currently for sale suggest scarcity in the active market. The original 1969 US pressing outvalues the 1977 reissue (SD 19127) and later 2014 European remaster (8122796640), while the 1969 UK (Atlantic 588198) and Canadian variants (SD 8236) occupy different collector tiers.
Demand-to-have ratio of 2904 to 3361 confirms this remains a core collection title, not a speculative flip.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number SD 8236 on the front cover and label. Check both sides of the dead wax for the 'SS RL' etchings—Side A should read 'T ST-A-691671 RL SS' or 'T ST-A-691671-1A RL SS', and Side B 'T ST-A-691672 RL SS' or 'T ST-A-691672-1A B 5 RL SS'.
The absence of 'SS RL' indicates a later repress cut at Atlantic (marked 'CTH'). Look for the pressing plant attribution: early copies may credit Atlantic Recording Corporation or Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute.
The label should state 'Mfg. By Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.' and bear the copyright 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation.
No barcode appears on originals. Grade by visual inspection of the vinyl surface and play-test for the occasional skip vulnerability that prompted the repress.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
"RL" Mastering scribes on both dead wax sides.
First press information...
If this doesn't have "SS RL" etched in the run-outs then it is a repress - remastered at Atlantic, rather than Sterling Sound. Around 200,000ish pressings were done of Robert Ludwig's 'high mix' which, like Hendrix's 'Ladyland' 1st masters, caused some poor-quality phonograph needles to 'skip'. Thus, a repress ordered by Ertegün at Atlantic.
Click here for the "CTH" suffix repress version without the "SS RL" etchings.
Label variation and Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute press.
All selections are published by Superhype Music, Inc., ASCAP.
© 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
Atlantic Recording Corporation 1841 Broadway, New York, New York 10023
Mfg. By Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm I have the first pressing and not a repress?
The definitive marker is the 'SS RL' etchings in the dead wax on both sides. If your copy lacks these initials and instead shows 'CTH' or blank run-outs, it is a repress. The 'SS' denotes Sterling Sound mastering, and 'RL' is Robert Ludwig's cut signature. Represses were ordered after the original high-mix caused skipping on poor-quality needles and lack these identifiers.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 593.60 USD. This represents the sweet spot for collectors seeking an audibly clean, playable original without investing in Mint or NM condition. Note that this is an estimate; actual sales vary based on pressing plant variant and local market.
Why is there such a big jump between VG+ and Mint prices?
A Mint copy is valued at 867.57 USD versus VG+ at 593.60 USD. First pressings of Led Zeppelin II rarely survive unplayed; the original pressing run was approximately 200,000 copies, but most saw heavy use. Truly Mint originals are exceptionally scarce, commanding a premium from collectors and investors who prioritize investment-grade condition.
Are the UK and Canadian pressings worth less?
Yes. The 1969 UK pressing (Atlantic 588198) and 1969 Canadian pressing (SD 8236) occupy separate market tiers below the US original. US first pressings with 'SS RL' dead-wax markings are the most sought and valued. Later reissues—such as the 1977 US remaster (SD 19127) and 2014 European remaster (8122796640)—trade at significantly lower prices and attract different collector segments.
Only 2 copies are for sale—should I buy now?
Low inventory (2 copies at 85.99 USD lowest ask) does indicate scarcity in the active market, but the lowest price likely reflects poor condition or a misgraded listing. The community data shows 3361 collectors own this pressing and 2904 want it, suggesting copies do circulate. Use the price guide (VG 410.96 USD, VG+ 593.60 USD, NM 776.25 USD) to assess whether the asking price matches the condition you inspect. Patience often yields better deals than panic buying.