BLACK SABBATH Self Titled LP Vinyl EX 1st press VERTIGO Philips SWIRL RARE + Bag

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BLACK SABBATH Self Titled LP Vinyl EX 1st press VERTIGO Philips SWIRL RARE + Bag

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Vinyl VG+ , Sleeve EX

Don't miss this opportunity to own one of the finest and rarest 1970 CLASSIC HEAVY METAL HARD ROCK Albums of all time.

First issue released on the ''swirl'' Vertigo label with the wording ''Vertigo'' below the spindle hole. Comes in a gatefold cover.

"A PHILIPS RECORD PRODUCT" is also printed below the VERTIGO text on the label.

There are no "Publishers / Composers" credits on the inner cross

Mispress : Osbourne is spelt incorrectly on the inner cross : Osborne

This is a 1st Pressing.

Track B1 is a Crow cover and track B3 is an Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation cover.

Black Sabbath is the eponymous debut album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Released on 13 February 1970 in the United Kingdom, and later on 1 June 1970 in the United States, the album reached number eight on the UK Albums Chart and has been categorised as the first major album to be credited with the development of the heavy metal genre.

The album cover features a depiction of Mapledurham Watermill, situated on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England. Standing in front of the watermill is a figure dressed in black.The name of the woman pictured on the front cover is forgotten, though guitarist Iommi says that she once showed up backstage at a Black Sabbath show and introduced herself.

On the original release, the inner gatefold sleeve featured an inverted cross with a poem written inside of it.Allegedly, the band were upset when they discovered this, as it fueled allegations that they were Satanists or Occultists; however, in Osbourne's recent biography, "I Am Ozzy", he says that to the best of his knowledge nobody was upset with the inclusion. The album was not packaged with a gate-fold cover in the US.

"Black Sabbath"

"The Wizard"

"Behind the Wall of Sleep"

"N.I.B."

"Evil Woman"

"Sleeping Village"

"Warning" (The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation cover)

The VINYL is in VG+ condition.

The GATEFOLD SLEEVE is in EX condition.

The ORIGINAL INNER SWIRL Sleeve is present and in EX+ condition.

Catalogue Number - VO 6 847 903 VTY

Matrix Numbers - 1Y//1 / 2Y//1

VERTIGO LABEL (Vertigo Swirl , A Philips Record Product)

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS , PLEASE ASK ME , YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED

All records are professionally cleaned using an MOTH cleaning system prior to despatch. Not only does this wet clean/vacuuming process remove surface marks such as fingerprints, etc, it also significantly reduces background noise and many argue that the lower noise floor results in opening up of the sound and improved fidelity.

A word about hairline marks. It is almost impossible to find any non-sealed record without any hairline marks - many had them from new, particularly if sold with cardboard inner sleeves. They are a result of storage and use and have little impact on sound quality. Likewise, very few original vinyl records lie totally flat. As for background noise, all records will have some background noise which varies wildly and often reflects the very variable pressing quality.

I package my records in the strongest purpose made mailers for maximum safety.

All records are removed from their picture sleeves where appropriate and posted in a separate plain white inner to avoid damage during transit.

The following is the scale I use to grade my records , please buy with confidence.

MINT:

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks

or deterioration in sound quality.

The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition.

Records advertised as sealed or un-played should be mint.

EXCELLENT:

The record shows some signs of having been played,

but there is very little lessening in sound quality.

The vinyl may have some hairline surface scuffs which will be only slightly visible.

The cover and packaging might have minor wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD:

The record has obviously been played many times,

but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,

despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.

Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items,

is acceptable.

GOOD:

The record has been played so much

that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated.

perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.

The cover suffers from folding, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

POSTAGE and DISCOUNTS:

UK Orders - Please add 1.25 UKP for each additional LP purchased (doubles count as 2)

International Orders - Please add 2.5 UKP for each additional LP purchased (doubles count as 2). I prefer to send Internationsal orders 'international signed for' to ensure that all orders arrive at their destination safely.

THE MORE YOU BUY , THE MORE YOU SAVE

"European" Example of Postage Discount (Recorded Delivery) -

1 LP's Won = 12.5 Shipping per LP (12.00)

2 LP's Won = Only 7.50 Shipping per LP (15.00)

3 LP's Won = Only 5.84 Shipping per LP (17.50)

4 LP's Won = Only 5.00 Shipping per LP (20.00)

5 LP's Won = Only 4.50 Shipping per LP (22.50)

This calculation does not apply to orders over 2kg in weight (5 lp's is usually just under 2kg). Orders over 2kg in weight may have to be split into 2 or more packages to ensure shipping is as cost effective as possible.

For multiple purchases , PLEASE WAIT for me to send you a combined postage invoice at the end of the auction day BEFORE making payment otherwise you will end up paying me more postage than is required as postage discounts have to be manually applied.

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