Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath (Australia) - RARE- Gatefold Sleeve! - LP-levy - 1971

A highly collectible Australian pressing of Black Sabbath's legendary self-titled debut album, released in 1971 on the blue Fontana label with catalogue number 847 903 VTY. This is the early Australian gatefold edition, considerably less commonly encountered than the standard UK Vertigo issues and represents a noteworthy addition to any serious Black Sabbath collection. Black Sabbath's 1970 debut stands as one of the defining records in the development of heavy metal, containing enduring classics such as Black Sabbath, The Wizard, N.I.B., Evil Woman, Sleeping Village and Warning—tracks that continue to resonate with collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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Sleeve (VG+):
A nice and solid original gatefold sleeve in very presentable condition. There is some corner wear and slight wear to the spine, but nothing excessive. The inside of the gatefold remains clean and well preserved throughout → VG+

Vinyl (VG+):
The vinyl retains a nice appearance but shows clear signs of previous play. Both sides display several visible surface marks and hairlines, most of which are superficial and cannot be felt. On Side 1 there is one mark that can be very slightly felt, though it does not constitute a deep scratch. Despite the visual wear, the record plays well and remains an enjoyable listening copy → VG+

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Details
* Australia pressing, 1971
* Fontana label
* Catalogue: 847 903 VTY
* Blue Fontana labels
* Gatefold sleeve