BLACK SABBATH - Vertigo "Philips" credit - NEAR MINT
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BLACK SABBATH - their first album
Second (?) German pressing on the Vertigo Label VO 6 847 903 VTY
Stamper-Matrixes: 1Y/2Y "A PHILIPS RECORD PRODUCT" on both labels
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Some general remarks: Seems to be a quiet rare variety of a presumed 2nd German pressing as this one has the first stamper Matrixes 1Y and 2Y, the "Philips" credit on both labels and also the "Ossie" misspelling on the inverted cross on the inside of the sleeve. The sleeve has no barcode too. I have pictured both sides of the label for you to check. Sleeve and Vinyl are in exceptionally clean condition and the sound on this one is crisp, clean and full bodied.
I grade my records on top notch equipment, using the expensive Lyra Kleos MC-cartridge. It reveals everything from any Vinyl which sometimes can be a curse, especially with 40+ year old records. When I grade a record as Excellent, I am pretty sure many other sellers would not hestitate to call it Near Mint. When I give a record the "Near Mint" grading it is practically flawless. I am collecting Vinyl since 35+ years and own hundreds of records from the day they came into the shops. I clean all records on my Keith Monks RCM II and add the Nagaoka N102 protective sleeve to each record.
The Vinyl: NEAR MINT
Held up into bright sunlight (!) I can see a few wispy harlines. Playback is NEAR MINT throughout. A real beauty.The Vinyl sits flat on the turntable.
The Labels: NEAR MINT
The laminated Sleeve: EXCELLENT+ - barely any edge rubbing, no splits or tears, strong colors and spine.
Plain White Inner Sleeve: NEAR MINT
A really nice item in practically "as new" condition, frist stamper matrixes and the "Ossie" misspelled sleeve. If you do not want to pull $$$$$$ for the first UK pressings go for it - you won't be dissapointed.
In case of any further questions please don't hesitate to mail me. I will answer promptly.
Due to the somehow weird eBay policies regarding postage please ignore the postage fee listed above. I decided to fix shipping at 7 GBP to anywhere in Europe and 9 GBP to the rest of the world. This includes the fees for "signed for/registered" and also Insurance to make sure the record arrives safely. It also allows to track it during its transit. The record ships from Germany.
Payment is required within 3 working days after auction ended.
I pack my records professionally in stiff record mailers leaving the Vinyl (housed in Nagaoka anti-static bags) outside the Sleeve.
Good luck.
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