LP BLACK SABBATH 1st VERTIGO Swirl 1st Press
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This is the ultra-rare, original, First UK Pressing of "BLACK SABBATH" on the VERTIGO "Swirl" label; cat.no. VO 6 released in 1970 on vinyl LP.
You can identify it as a genuine First Pressing because it has (1) the "A PHILIPS RECORD PRODUCT" underneath the "VERTIGO" logo on the Side B label; (2) on the inside cover it lists the band members (inc. "Ossie" Osbourne) in CAPITAL LETTERS (upper case text); (3) has the "WARNING-Copyright subsists in all Stereo recordings" text at the bottom of the cross (later editions have this corrected from "Stereo" to "Vertigo") &, (4) has no Composers or, Publishers credits on the cover (these are included, in lower case letters on subsequent pressings).
The Matrix numbers are hard to read, but after a while of studying they are : VO 6 1Y X 1 420 12 5 & VO 6 2Y X 1 420 12 5.
The vinyl is strictly graded by me as VG+ having some surface marking, but no major scratches & certainly no jumps! Most first issues of this album were played to death or, used as frisbys while drunk or stoned, so finding one in as good a condition as this is almost unheard of!!! The aural experience is still rich & LOUD; however, there are some noticeable crackles & the odd click on the quieter passages (not that there are many!!!). The overall sound quality is very good to excellent.
The trademark "Swirl" VERTIGO black & White labels are in Excellent order. Very very slight discolouration but no pen or damage as you can see from the photo's. As stated earlier the label has the "A PHILIPS RECORD PRODUCT" under the VERTIGO logo on label Side B which is the TRUE 1st Pressing and should not be confused with all of the versions that sell for £100's claiming 1st pressing!!! THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.
The inner "Swirl" bag/sleeve is in excellent order. The Gatefold cover is made of slightly thicker &, again, slightly more textured card than the later issues. This one is in near Excellent condition with no outside creases, no writing & a straight & true spine. Has light wrinkling (which I am sure could be flattened if placed between other records for a while)
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