BLACK SABBATH PARANOID VERTIGO UK PRESS N.MiNt AuDiO ArChIvE STUNNING HEAVY ROCK

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Black Sabbath "Paranoid"

Cat No.6360 011 UK Pressing! Vertigo Labels!

Near Mint Vinyl Playing Surface Near Mint Audio!

One of the Best Sounding Copies That I have heard!

Desirable Laminated Gatefold Better Than Excellent! Complete with Reverse Vertigo Record Sleeve.

Audio Archive Copy!

Paranoid is the second studio album by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Released in September 1970, the album was for the longest time the only one by the band to top the UK Albums Chart until the release of 13 in 2013.

The album is commonly identified as the band's magnum opus. Paranoid contains some of the band's best-known signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs", and the title track.

To capitalise on their chart success in the US, the band returned to the studio in June 1970, just four months after Black Sabbath was released. The new album was initially set to be named War Pigs after the song "War Pigs", which was critical of the Vietnam War; however, Warner changed the title of the album to Paranoid when what would become the album's lead-off single, "Paranoid", was written in the studio at the last minute.

As Bill Ward explained that they didn't have enough songs for the album, and Tony just played the [Paranoid] guitar lick and that was it. It took twenty, twenty-five minutes from top to bottom. The single was released in September 1970 and reached number four on the UK charts, remaining Black Sabbath's only top ten hit. The album followed in the UK in October 1970, where, pushed by the success of the "Paranoid" single, it made number one in the charts. The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

After the release of their debut album in February 1970, Black Sabbath returned to the studio in June that year, again with producer Rodger Bain, to record their second album.

The album was recorded at Regent Sound Studios and Island Studios in London, England. The album's eponymous single "Paranoid" was written in the studio at the last minute to fulfill the record label's request for a single. The album was originally intended to be called Warpiggers which was a slang term for a black magic wedding. It was then shortened to War Pigs and eventually Paranoid after the record company became convinced that the song of the same name had potential as a single. As drummer Bill Ward explains: "We didn't have enough songs for the album, and Tony just played the "Paranoid" guitar lick and that was it. It took twenty, twenty-five minutes from top to bottom." The record company thought the album would fare better commercially if it were named after the first single.

The song "Iron Man" was originally entitled "Iron Bloke". Upon hearing the main guitar riff for the first time, Ozzy Osbourne remarked that it sounded "like a big iron bloke walking around". The title was later changed to "Iron Man" as bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler composed the lyrics.

Side one.

1. "War Pigs" 7:57

2. "Paranoid" 2:53

3. "Planet Caravan"

4: 32 4. "Iron Man"

Side two

1. "Electric Funeral" 4:53

2. "Hand of Doom" 7:08

3. "Rat Salad" (instrumental) 2:30

4. "Fairies Wear Boots" (Butler/Osbourne)

The Matrix

Side 1 "6360011 1Y//1"

Side 2 "6360011  2Y//2"

The Vinyl

The vinyl is very clean and on initial inspecion the playing surface looks almost perfect, free of any marks that I can see. This lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of any warps. The vinyl has retained its original sheen from new in my opinion on initial inspection this looks like it has obviously not been played that much in my opinion! On close inspection any marks that could possibly be seen would be very light sleeve removal only but importantly no audio sounding marks or needle marks that would cause any nasty loud clicks or pops that I heard at all! (Too be honest I find it hard to even see a blemish at all on the playing surface. No needle scratches)

The audio quality

I have played this track for track at very loud volume prior to listing at very loud volume three times! The audio is absolutely fantastic throughout!  From the moment that the needle hits the playing surface , it is obvious that this vinyl not only visually but audibly has only had very very minimal play only! The audio is stunning cristal clear and vibrant, very bright and clear throughout without any signs of distortion at all and plays with a lovely deep bassey feel only found like this on early pressings! I would grade the audio at least excellent plus  to near as mint in my opinion! (I don't think that you will find better. Very rich and vibrant through out)

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for isolated static tick or minor background static in between tracks only,  not consistent through out the audio. Please remember that this is a genuine 40 year old record that would have originally been played on a 40 year old system.

This album has been stored in a case laying dormant for more than 35 years . A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves cause static. A constant clean before each play is recommended this will reduce any static and will enhance the audio quality.

The Labels

These are the Vertigo labels (only early UK press.) Feature the smaller Vertigo logo  The labels are rich in colour and are very clean! all text is fully readable. It is obvious to me that this vinyl has only had barely been played only by the limited spider marks that can be seen around the spindle hole,   the spindle hole is free of any  ware and of course is perfectly round!

The Record Sleeve

This is the reverse Vertigo sleeve with no splits or tares becoming fragile with age minor creases and the cataloge number written small on one side. in general this is very tidy in my opinion.

The Cover

This Is the laminated front only gate fold cover in absolutely stunning condition through out! Super glossy in appearance No edge splits or tares.  All text is readable! There is just very light scuff marks to mention only really noticed if looked for on the front! There are light and small half moon type creases in the laminate to mention and some at the edges & near spine only noticed if looked for  can just be seen in photos but not really noticed unless looked for in my personal opinion. No nasty ringware that is normally seen on these! And any rubbing is minimal in my opinion. The cover has always been seperated from the vinyl and sleeve since purchased from new! rare like this! Graded at better than excellent in my opinion!

An Audio Archive copy! 

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

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