Black Sabbath – Paranoid "Paranoid" (1970) by Black Sabbath is one of the most iconic albums in the history of heavy metal and rock music. Released just months after their debut album, "Black Sabbath," "Paranoid" cemented Black Sabbath’s status as pioneers of the heavy metal genre. The album features some of the band's most well-known tracks and has had a lasting influence on the development of metal music. Although some critics initially dismissed the album, "Paranoid" has since been recognized as one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time. Its influence on later heavy metal and hard rock bands cannot be overstated. The album “Paranoid” is not only a cornerstone of Black Sabbath's career, but also a milestone in the development of heavy metal. The raw energy, heavy riffs and dark lyrical themes continue to resonate with listeners, making it an essential album for metal fans worldwide. Tracklist: A1 War Pigs A2 Paranoid A3 Planet Caravan A4 Iron Man B1 Electric Funeral B2 Hand Of Doom B3 Rat Salad B4 Fairies Wear Boots Written-By – Ward, Butler, Osbourne, Iommi ★★★ Japan initial first release. ★★★ Comes with an obi strip with ¥1,950 printed on it as well as on the back of the jacket. The record company, Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd., Tokyo, credits Philips as the label for it features the generic blue label on the vinyl & reads SFX-7266 (6360 011.1) Made in Japan. Like the original UK version this also comes in a gatefold sleeve, however instead of the tracklist/credits being printed over a group photo background, the Japanese release features a white background with the track list and durations in English, liner notes in Japanese by Tsuneo O' Mori along with the English lyrics(obviously transcribed by ear due to many mistakes) and a "Do It Rock" advertisement insert sheet with monochrome photos of album covers from other artists sold by Nippon Phonogram. There is a Vertigo symbol on the obi as an homage/respect, this is not the "label" Nippon Phonogram was necessarily distributing The record itself is black translucent when looking with a strong light source. Condition: LP / Side One NM (wonderful) Side Two VG+ OBI / VG+ to Near Mint (unrecognizable light scratches on the white front cover and loose creases at the top right / overall impression good) Cover / VG+ (wrinkles, a pressure, Inside the gatefold slight gray on top and down) Advertisement Insert / VG+ (light hand creases and stains) Please understand that there are individual differences in perception ★★ Another Heavy Metal Milestone "Diamond" For Collectors ★★ ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) ★★★ Each LP/Single is washed again with a special record washing machine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) ★★★ Please note the shipping costs (Portugal Only UPS-Express) ★★★ Every week we have many interesting Collector LPs/CD´s...Memorabilia’s ...on offer, just go to the following button and you will see all our offers An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD-MEMORABILIA Thank´s for your interest. Check out our other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki