Black Sabbath - Paranoid - Vinyl record - 1st Pressing - 1970
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Black Sabbath – Paranoid, a 1970 UK first pressing on Vertigo Swirl (catalog 6360011) with the original inner sleeve, EX/Vinyl EX and EX gatefold sleeve, featuring the rare “Big Bear” credit and the earliest matrices 1Y//1 and 2Y//1.
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Black Sabbath - Paranoid (1970) - Original UK First Pressing - Vertigo Swirl - "Big Bear" Credit - 1Y//1 / 2Y//1 Matrix - EX/EX
Rare & Mega-Collectible 1st UK Pressing of Black Sabbath's Iconic Masterpiece "Paranoid" (1970).
This is the genuine First UK Pressing featuring the rare "Big Bear" management credit on the inside gatefold cover (Management: Jim Simpson, Big Bear, Birmingham) and the earliest matrix cuts (1Y//1 & 2Y//1).
Matrix / Runout Details:
Side A: 6360011 1Y//1 ▽ 420
Side B: 6360011 2Y//1 ▽ 420
Condition:
Cover (EX): Unlaminated gatefold sleeve in excellent condition. Holds sharp colors with only minor, light wear along the edges/corners consistent with careful handling. No splits, no writing, no tears.
Vinyl (EX): Shiny vinyl in top-tier playable condition. Shows only 2-3 superficial micro-lines/hairlines visible exclusively under strong direct light.
Audio Quality: Plays excellently with minimal to virtually no background noise, which is extremely rare for early Vertigo Swirl pressings of this album.
Inner Sleeve: Original Vertigo Inner Sleeve
A prime collector's item for serious audiophiles and Vertigo/Black Sabbath collectors!
Black Sabbath - Paranoid (1970) - Original UK First Pressing - Vertigo Swirl - "Big Bear" Credit - 1Y//1 / 2Y//1 Matrix - EX/EX
Rare & Mega-Collectible 1st UK Pressing of Black Sabbath's Iconic Masterpiece "Paranoid" (1970).
This is the genuine First UK Pressing featuring the rare "Big Bear" management credit on the inside gatefold cover (Management: Jim Simpson, Big Bear, Birmingham) and the earliest matrix cuts (1Y//1 & 2Y//1).
Matrix / Runout Details:
Side A: 6360011 1Y//1 ▽ 420
Side B: 6360011 2Y//1 ▽ 420
Condition:
Cover (EX): Unlaminated gatefold sleeve in excellent condition. Holds sharp colors with only minor, light wear along the edges/corners consistent with careful handling. No splits, no writing, no tears.
Vinyl (EX): Shiny vinyl in top-tier playable condition. Shows only 2-3 superficial micro-lines/hairlines visible exclusively under strong direct light.
Audio Quality: Plays excellently with minimal to virtually no background noise, which is extremely rare for early Vertigo Swirl pressings of this album.
Inner Sleeve: Original Vertigo Inner Sleeve
A prime collector's item for serious audiophiles and Vertigo/Black Sabbath collectors!
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Multiple titles
No
Era
1900-2000
Artist/band (max 3)
Black Sabbath
Record title
Paranoid
Number of objects
1
Release country
United Kingdom
Release year (oldest)
1970
Case/sleeve condition
Excellent (EX)
Pressing
1st Pressing
Media condition
Excellent (EX)
Genre
Hard Rock
Includes
Original inner sleeve
Record label
Vertigo
Record label number
6360011
Autographed by a famous person
No
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