Led Zeppelin 11

I have an LZII RL pressing (RL etched both sides) and compared to the MFSL, the 180g Classic and the 200g Classic while I owned all four of these pressings. I sold the later three and the RL cut is superb and one of my favorite LP’s in my collection.

Now, I did not pay insane dollars, I spent $80 many years ago for a solid VG+ if not better pressing. Currently, along with many other sought after LPs, the pricing is ridiculous for a half way decent copy. Most of these were played to death on mediocre systems and have been abused.

For someone who must own the best, only they can decide the value.

@tablejockey + 1

I have purchased a few Better Records but not anywhere near the price of LZ II. Yes ,I did find them to be better than the recordings I already had including one half speed master. I would not look at them as an investment and I think Better Records mentions this on their site. If you really like an album and you want a great sounding copy give them a try as there is a 30 day trial.

I just checked out my obviously audiophile Led Zep 2 reissue. The only mark I can find on the vinyl is BC...or is it BG1?. My pitiful eyes and my not-quite-medical-grade magnifying devices just aren’t good enough for me to be sure.

Better Records’ Tom Port obscures the pressing info contained in the run out groove of the LP’s he sells by adding his own scratches (not cool, imo), in order to make identifying a white hot stamper (as defined by him. When I visited his apartment in the early-mid-90’s, his hi-fi was decidedly mid-fi---a receiver, record changer, and bookshelf loudspeakers. Perhaps he has a more transparent, resolving system today. Or perhaps not. Rare record dealers are most often not audiophiles) impossible.

RL pressings of LZ 2 are not that that to find; I found one in VG+ condition locally for $40. Was it a white hot stamped pressing? I don’t know---I’m not a fan of LZ, and left the LP for someone who is. Unlike TP, I’m not a greedy pig.