Black Sabbath - Vol. 4 – Unique Israeli SWIRL "SAMPLE" Labels/Variant Sleeve (see photos!) - CBS Promo Sticker! - LP - 1st Pressing, Sample, Promo pressing - 1972
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Black Sabbath – Vol. 4, Israeli 1st pressing issued by Litratone (Haifa) for Vertigo 6360 071, with a non-gatefold sleeve, a SAMPLE promotional swirl label on Side A and the original bilingual CBS promotion sticker.
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An exceptionally rare Israeli pressing of Black Sabbath's Vol. 4, manufactured by Litratone in Haifa and issued on Vertigo (6360 071). This is no ordinary copy of the album: it represents a distinctive variant tailored for the Israeli market, and more significantly, this particular example carries a promotional configuration that makes it genuinely scarce.
The Israeli Litratone edition departs fundamentally from the familiar UK and European releases. Rather than the gatefold presentation known to most collectors, this pressing arrives in a single non-gatefold sleeve, with band photographs incorporated directly into the rear artwork instead of as an internal booklet—a unique approach to the album's presentation. What elevates this copy considerably is its promotional status. Side A carries the striking Vertigo swirl label marked "SAMPLE," identifying the record as a promotional and sample copy rather than a standard commercial release. The rear sleeve retains the original bilingual promotional sticker—"For Promotion Only – Not For Sale – Property of CBS Records" with corresponding Hebrew wording—alongside the period Phonogram and Litratone manufacturing information from Haifa. This combination of Israeli pressing, SAMPLE label designation, and original CBS promotional sticker creates a compelling and rarely encountered variation.
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Sleeve (VG):
The scarce non-gatefold Israeli sleeve shows appropriate signs of age and careful use. Visible ringwear is present, and there is a seam split along the lower edge. The rear cover is non-laminated and exhibits normal age-related wear overall, though the distinctive Israeli artwork, Litratone information and original promotional sticker remain clearly legible and well preserved → VG
Vinyl: Audio VG+/Visual VG
Side 1 remains in nice condition with good original shine and light signs of previous play, grading VG+. Side 2 shows two large superficial marks that are visually noticeable but not feelable to the touch. After cleaning, playback is noticeably stronger than the visual appearance suggests, playing through very nicely with no skips or jumps and grading VG overall → VG audio wise VG+
Offered at a lower Reserve Price due to conditions and included in Auction as it is a true rarity pressing never before seen on catawiki.
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Details
* Israeli 1st pressing
* Manufactured by Litratone, Haifa
* Vertigo / Phonogram label
* Catalogue 6360 071
* Non-gatefold sleeve (unique to Israeli issue)
* SAMPLE promotional swirl label (Side A)
* Original bilingual CBS "For Promotion Only – Not For Sale" sticker
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
Translated by Google TranslateAn exceptionally rare Israeli pressing of Black Sabbath's Vol. 4, manufactured by Litratone in Haifa and issued on Vertigo (6360 071). This is no ordinary copy of the album: it represents a distinctive variant tailored for the Israeli market, and more significantly, this particular example carries a promotional configuration that makes it genuinely scarce.
The Israeli Litratone edition departs fundamentally from the familiar UK and European releases. Rather than the gatefold presentation known to most collectors, this pressing arrives in a single non-gatefold sleeve, with band photographs incorporated directly into the rear artwork instead of as an internal booklet—a unique approach to the album's presentation. What elevates this copy considerably is its promotional status. Side A carries the striking Vertigo swirl label marked "SAMPLE," identifying the record as a promotional and sample copy rather than a standard commercial release. The rear sleeve retains the original bilingual promotional sticker—"For Promotion Only – Not For Sale – Property of CBS Records" with corresponding Hebrew wording—alongside the period Phonogram and Litratone manufacturing information from Haifa. This combination of Israeli pressing, SAMPLE label designation, and original CBS promotional sticker creates a compelling and rarely encountered variation.
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Sleeve (VG):
The scarce non-gatefold Israeli sleeve shows appropriate signs of age and careful use. Visible ringwear is present, and there is a seam split along the lower edge. The rear cover is non-laminated and exhibits normal age-related wear overall, though the distinctive Israeli artwork, Litratone information and original promotional sticker remain clearly legible and well preserved → VG
Vinyl: Audio VG+/Visual VG
Side 1 remains in nice condition with good original shine and light signs of previous play, grading VG+. Side 2 shows two large superficial marks that are visually noticeable but not feelable to the touch. After cleaning, playback is noticeably stronger than the visual appearance suggests, playing through very nicely with no skips or jumps and grading VG overall → VG audio wise VG+
Offered at a lower Reserve Price due to conditions and included in Auction as it is a true rarity pressing never before seen on catawiki.
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Details
* Israeli 1st pressing
* Manufactured by Litratone, Haifa
* Vertigo / Phonogram label
* Catalogue 6360 071
* Non-gatefold sleeve (unique to Israeli issue)
* SAMPLE promotional swirl label (Side A)
* Original bilingual CBS "For Promotion Only – Not For Sale" sticker
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
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Era
1900-2000
Artist/band (max 3)
Black Sabbath
Record title
Vol. 4 – Unique Israeli SWIRL "SAMPLE" Labels/Variant Sleeve (see photos!) - CBS Promo Sticker!
Number of objects
1
Release country
Israel
Release year (oldest)
1972
Case/sleeve condition
Various conditions
Pressing
Sample, 1st Pressing, Promo pressing
Media condition
Various conditions
Genre
Rock
Record label
Litratone, Vertigo
Record label number
6360 071
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