**Various Artists - Rock Anthems II / Volume 2 (1986 UK K-Tel Original 2-LP Set)**


A beautifully fantastic 24-track double album compilation collecting the definitive sounds of classic rock, hard rock, and glam history. Released by K-Tel in 1986, this set features iconic original recordings from Black Sabbath, Lou Reed, Blue Öyster Cult, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and The Velvet Underground!

* **Label:** K-Tel International (UK) Ltd. / Damont


* **Catalogue Number:** NE 1319 (NE1319

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* **Year:** 1986 (Original UK Pressing)


* **Format:** 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Gatefold Sleeve


* **Tracklist Highlights:** Black Sabbath ("Paranoid"), Lou Reed ("Walk On The Wild Side"), Blue Öyster Cult ("(Don't Fear) The Reaper"), Derek & The Dominos ("Layla"), Ram Jam ("Black Betty"), Alice Cooper ("School's Out"), Jimi Hendrix ("All Along The Watchtower"), Hawkwind ("Silver Machine").

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### Condition Report (Goldmine Standard)

* **Vinyl Condition: VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)**
Both black vinyl discs are in lovely condition, retaining a clean, high-gloss shine. Displays only some light, superficial paper hair lines and faint surface scuffs under strong inspection light that do not disrupt playback. Labels are exceptionally clean with minimal spindle traces. Plays with fantastic vintage warmth, power, and punch.

* **Sleeve Condition: VERY GOOD (VG)**

The original gatefold picture jacket remains structurally firm, square, and rigid. **Note:** There is an original, vintage retail markdown price sticker on the front cover sleeve (as shown in photos), adding a nice bit of retro record-shop history. Shows typical light storage edge-rubbing and spine shelf wear. No seam splits, no tears, and no ink handwriting.