Black Sabbath sabotage 1975 UK 1st press LP.

	£		32
	$		42

 Welcome to my vinyl record auction for:

Black Sabbath sabotage original release LP                      

911001 de luxe / nems 1975             

1Y2/2Y2 matrix numbers

UK 1st pressing

This includes the rare original version of the outer cover which has a textured silk finish

Condition (1-5) Vinyl / Cover = 4.75/3.75 *See super detailed photos at bottom of page to judge cover condition for yourself*

Notes. Vinyl is in great shape – a couple of very light marks only, even when examining closely while tilting in strong light. In normal light appears pretty much unmarked and retains a stunning deep shiny gloss – looks to be very lightly played. Audio - Plays right through with no skips or repeats. Sounds great with little surface noise. Sound quality itself is superb – a great listen that can’t be matched by inferior later represses. Cover has some general light wear –  including some surface rubbing,  a little wear to the tips of the corners and a couple of the usual small light creases around the edges. On the positive side there is no major damage - no heavy folds, no tears, no writing and the spine is in good shape – square and fully readable. I have been quite critical of the cover, however I have seen quite a few copies and the textured finish is ultra prone to wear – nearly always the covers turn up in very tired and worn condition. It is almost impossible to find one without surface rubbing and on this copy it is about as light as I have seen – in comparison to others it is in fact a very decent example. Labels – a couple of the usual spindle marks restricted to just around the hole. Nice and clean - no damage, mottling or discolouration.

Great vinyl. Sought after original UK vinyl pressing on the nems label from 1975.

Background info: Sabotage was released on 28 July 1975 and was Sabbaths heaviest Album. It had favourable reviews, with Rolling Stone stating "Sabotage is not only Black Sabbath's best record since Paranoid, it might be their best ever", later reviewers such as All Music said that "the magical chemistry that made such albums as Paranoid and Volume 4 so special was beginning to disintegrate". Sabotage cracked the top 20 in the United Kingdom and peaked at number 28 in the United States. It was certified Silver in the UK by the BPI on 1 December 1975 and Gold in the US on 16 June 1997, but was the band's first release not to achieve platinum status in the US. Songs such as "Hole in the Sky", and "Symptom of the Universe" became fan favourites, with the latter's chugging riff even cited as an early example of thrash metal. For my money their best release and if you are a thrash fan or like thing on the heavier side then you’ll probably agree.

Please note the following before bidding:

Grading:

 I will be grading critically to avoid disappointment. (scale at bottom of page) In my experience there is no such thing as a used record that has no marking at all, if you choose to look closely enough!  Hence nothing will be described as mint.

Other stuff:

* Record has been play tested for at least a couple of tracks. I’ve been in contact with e-bayers who have already bought. They are very pleased with condition compared to what they expected from the grading and report excellent sound quality even from records listed as having heavier damage.

*Buy with confidence. I’m happy to offer a no argument refund should unexpected problems arise on playing or I’ve missed something in the description / grading (refund less postage on return of item within 7 days).

* My aim is 100% customer satisfaction and I will do whatever I can to resolve any issues to your satisfaction (see my positive feedback and high ratings)

*Records have had a quick wipe only - will benefit from a good clean before playing.

Postage:

UK.                 £3 (add £1 for each additional item)

Europe            £4 (add £1.50 for each additional item)

World              £6.50 (add £ 3.00 for each additional item)

Double LPs are 2 items for postage purposes

*I will not be held responsible for any postal loss or damage. However all items will be sent in heavy duty purpose designed mailers.

*All items sent by standard postal services. Recorded, insured or special delivery available and on request and is recommended for items valued over £41 (maximum compensation from royal mail for loss or damage to standard post) Buyer will need to pay the additional cost.

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Grading Scale:

Vinyl

5 = Absolute minimal amount of ultra light, totally superficial surface hairlines / marks that are only visible when tilted under strong light. Expect no impact on audio. 4 =   Light surface marks / scratches. Some more visible but all still superficial. May include 1 small slightly heavier mark affecting a single track only. Still expect no or minimal impact on audio. 3 = Some heavier marks / scratches. Expect them to be audible and slightly detract from the overall listening experience. 2 = Heavy scratches / marks. Expect to hear pronounced and distracting clicks or cracks on at least couple of tracks. 1 = Several heavy scratched / marks / other damage. Expect several tracks to be affected and a couple to the extent that they may be considered unlistenable. However should still play through.

Covers

5 = Hardly any wear of any description. Maybe slightest of wear to very tip of a corner or a couple of ultra  light tiny edge creases which you would have to look very closely to see. 4 = Some general light wear and maybe a small area of moderate wear. Includes seam wear (spine still readable), light creasing restricted to edges, slight discolouration (but not damage) from a removed stickers, maybe 1 slightly crumpled corner. 3 = Moderate general wear plus 1 piece of damage such as a rip, seam split, heavily folded corner, major scuff on  front / back, patch of surface removed by sticker or very noticeable ringwear. 2 = Heavy general wear plus one or two pieces of damage. 1 = Several major issues – very tatty.

Inner covers

5 = Hardly any wear of any description. Maybe a couple of small spots of very light discolouration or a super light and small crease. 4 = Discolouration, general light wear, light creasing. 3 = Moderate general wear plus 1 piece of damage such a seam split or heavily folded corner. 2 = Heavy general wear plus one or two pieces of damage. 1 = Several major issues – very tatty. Not graded = bog standard blank inner sleeve.