Black Sabbath Debut Vertigo Swirl 1st UK TOP AUDIO

	£		47
	$		62

Black Sabbath

VO 6 Original first UK pressing 1970 vintage release

Debut album, self titled .

Very scarce first UK press of this magnificent Sabbath album .

Extremely difficult to locate nowadays and highly sought after. Reported to be only a handful of these first UK pressings with the ultra rare Philips text on lower rim of side B label !

Matrix 1Y  /  2Y  Stampers 1  /  1

Complete with black and white, flip back, swirl inner sleeve, poly lined.  VG+/Excellent- condition with one central tear, internally repaired .Age spots .Poly lining intact and complete.

AUDIO

At least an EXCELLENT  aural delivery and considerably better in many parts . ONLY two faults on sound- the first track on  side 1, there is a circular audible scratch, during the pattering of the raindrops, producing a momentary hiss ,which lasts for a few seconds only and there are just two repeat faint ticks for 2 seconds during the quiet intro on same track ,from an invisible finger nail scratch. Nothing else to fault .Once the music/vocals begin there is no looking back ! Awesome tones . Deep bass riffs are tremendous and reverberate in sensational style, through these wider vertigo grooves !!Channels are quite clearly defined . Sensational vocals from Ozzie and doubt whether one can find a much better delivery. The extra loud cut, from these early first UK pressings, is phenomenal and shadows later repressings considerably. Make no mistake, this is a “must have” vinyl for all serious hard rock fanatics and Sabbath followers.

Absolutely wonderful tones! Vertigo channels are renowned for their much wider grooves to accommodate the pounding percussion beats and the roar of the electric guitars. These very first pressings are highly sought after, as their extra loud cut engineering, transmits the most effective aural deliveries. Not many about at all, as only a very limited number were produced with “Philips record Product” text on lower rim side B label, confirming THE very first UK pressing of this monumental hard rock psyche. Tones rise above any surface disturbance to convey a phenomenal sound. Pretty sensational and will not disappoint. Pulsating tones vibrate, with the deepest resonance, to convey an awesome hard rock delivery.

Vinyl

Thick, heavy weight vertigo pressing .   Gives a buzz when held. Under ordinary light, several surface marks /hairlines/scuffs visible. Very good visual .No distinctive ugly blemishes at all . A glorious sheen with a deep gloss and a heavy feel. A superb exhibit and will stand proud in any collection. Please note that there is a slight wobble/blip on the vinyl edge, only visible during play , which has no impact on sound whatsoever.

Gatefold sleeve

Genuine FIRST issue sleeve with the stereo recording credits, which was printed in error and later changed to read vertigo recording credits .

Centrefold-Inverted silver crucifix, with black inner faces (ex minus ),displaying light fading/rubbing toward edges .

Unlaminated , extremely fragile gatefold ,with lower edge wear only , top edge excellent.  

Spine (ex-) has three minor splits  , not too noticeable. See pics for further details.

Outer faces- Excellent .No ring wear visible. No fading of coloration. Minimal feathering to opening edge . No major visible damage. No rips nor tears. No graffiti. When angled, can detect a very light mottling on front face toward opening edge but not visible on direct viewing.

A superb example of this first issue gatefold as most are found heavily worn .

 Misspelling of Osborne’s name .Corner scuffs light. No sticker damage on front face . Designed and photographed by Keef . Solid feel and an excellent example of this very rare first issue gatefold . Has a solid feel. Coloration remains vivid and strong on outer faces. Better than many !

Labels

Black and white swirl in very good+ condition with that mesmeric , psychedelic effect. Light discoloration  only and a pleasure to view. Spindle lines visible . NO rips nor tears, no graffiti, no peeling. Light mottling observed .Mega rare Phillips Record credits, confirming the very first vintage press of this astronomical release . Later labels do not bear this text, please note. One of the most difficult labels to locate on the Vertigo release .

A very scarce exhibit indeed and one of the most collectable and highly desirable hard rock psyches . Cautiously graded! Not to be missed! The winning bidder will be absolutely delighted …..

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