Black Sabbath - Paranoid (Germany) – 1970 1st Pressing – Vertigo Swirl – Original Gatefold - LP - 1st Pressing - 1970
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Black Sabbath – Paranoid, Germany, 1970 first pressing on Vertigo Swirl 6360 011 with original gatefold sleeve, VG+ vinyl and VG+ sleeve.
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A strong original 1970 German first pressing of Black Sabbath's monumental second album Paranoid, issued on Vertigo under catalogue number 6360 011.
This is the genuine first German issue from the album's original release year, carrying the iconic Vertigo Swirl labels and housed in the original gatefold sleeve. Early Vertigo pressings of Paranoid have become an essential part of Black Sabbath collecting, representing the album exactly as it appeared at the beginning of the band's rise to international prominence.
Released only months after Black Sabbath's debut, Paranoid took the dark, heavy sound of the first album and developed it into something even more focused and powerful. The combination of Tony Iommi's enormous guitar riffs, Geezer Butler's bass and lyrics, Bill Ward's dynamic drumming and Ozzy Osbourne's unmistakable vocals established a blueprint that would influence generations of heavy rock and metal bands. The album opens with the epic "War Pigs", followed by the title track "Paranoid," originally written quickly during the sessions but destined to become one of the band's defining songs. The rest of the album is equally formidable, with "Planet Caravan," "Iron Man," "Electric Funeral," "Hand of Doom," "Rat Salad" and "Fairies Wear Boots." Few albums from the period combine such a consistent track sequence with such enormous historical influence.
The German first pressing is also particularly attractive visually, with the unmistakable Vertigo Swirl presentation associated with the earliest European issues of some of the most important progressive and heavy-rock albums of the era.
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Sleeve (VG+):
The original gatefold sleeve is in very good plus condition. There are normal signs of age, storage and handling around the edges and corners, but the sleeve remains structurally solid and the famous artwork still displays very well → VG+
Vinyl (VG+):
The vinyl remains in solid VG+ condition, retaining a good original gloss. There are some light superficial marks and normal signs of previous play, but nothing particularly deep or severe. Overall the record presents very nicely for an original 1970 pressing and remains a strong collector-grade example → VG+
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Details
* Germany, 1970, 1st pressing
* Vertigo 6360 011
* Vertigo Swirl labels
* Original gatefold sleeve
* Stereo
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 TranslateA strong original 1970 German first pressing of Black Sabbath's monumental second album Paranoid, issued on Vertigo under catalogue number 6360 011.
This is the genuine first German issue from the album's original release year, carrying the iconic Vertigo Swirl labels and housed in the original gatefold sleeve. Early Vertigo pressings of Paranoid have become an essential part of Black Sabbath collecting, representing the album exactly as it appeared at the beginning of the band's rise to international prominence.
Released only months after Black Sabbath's debut, Paranoid took the dark, heavy sound of the first album and developed it into something even more focused and powerful. The combination of Tony Iommi's enormous guitar riffs, Geezer Butler's bass and lyrics, Bill Ward's dynamic drumming and Ozzy Osbourne's unmistakable vocals established a blueprint that would influence generations of heavy rock and metal bands. The album opens with the epic "War Pigs", followed by the title track "Paranoid," originally written quickly during the sessions but destined to become one of the band's defining songs. The rest of the album is equally formidable, with "Planet Caravan," "Iron Man," "Electric Funeral," "Hand of Doom," "Rat Salad" and "Fairies Wear Boots." Few albums from the period combine such a consistent track sequence with such enormous historical influence.
The German first pressing is also particularly attractive visually, with the unmistakable Vertigo Swirl presentation associated with the earliest European issues of some of the most important progressive and heavy-rock albums of the era.
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Sleeve (VG+):
The original gatefold sleeve is in very good plus condition. There are normal signs of age, storage and handling around the edges and corners, but the sleeve remains structurally solid and the famous artwork still displays very well → VG+
Vinyl (VG+):
The vinyl remains in solid VG+ condition, retaining a good original gloss. There are some light superficial marks and normal signs of previous play, but nothing particularly deep or severe. Overall the record presents very nicely for an original 1970 pressing and remains a strong collector-grade example → VG+
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Details
* Germany, 1970, 1st pressing
* Vertigo 6360 011
* Vertigo Swirl labels
* Original gatefold sleeve
* Stereo
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
Paranoid (Germany) – 1970 1st Pressing – Vertigo Swirl – Original Gatefold
Number of objects
1
Release country
Germany
Release year (oldest)
1970
Case/sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Pressing
1st Pressing
Media condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Genre
Rock
Record label
Vertigo
Record label number
6360 011
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