BLACK SABBATH: Paranoid *UK VERTIGO LARGE SWIRL 1st *SIMPSON/BIG BEAR *EX/EX+

	£		326
	$		431

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BLACK SABBATH 'Paranoid' 
A super copy - Fully play graded - Clearly well cared for - 20 photos below
GENUINE UK FIRST PRESS ON VERTIGO; 6360 011
This lovely original copy of 'Paranoid' comes complete with all of the genuine UK Vertigo first press features:
THE GATEFOLD SLEEVE IS MADE FROM MATT CARD AND FEATURES THE 'JIM SIMPSON/BIG BEAR' CREDIT TO THE INTERIOR
THE SIDE 2 LABEL FEATURES THE LARGE 'SWIRL' LOGO AND HAS 'VERTIGO' POSITIONED BENEATH THE SPINDLE HOLE
IT HAS THE FIRST PRESS 1Y/1 - 2Y/1 MATRIX
SIDE 2 OF THE RECORD APPEARS TO ONLY HAVE THREE TRACKS WHEN EXAMINED
IT ALSO COMES COMPLETE WITH ITS ORIGINAL POLY-LINED 'SWIRL' INNER BAG
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS INCLUDING MATRIX NUMBERS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO Side 1 EX/EXCELLENT(+) - Side 2 EXCELLENT; this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through really well without jumping or sticking. The clarity of the audio was superb throughout; bright and crisp without any distortion whatsoever. 
Side 1 played slightly better with just the occasional very light static and the odd isolated light click here and there. Even 'Planet Caravan' sounded great with very little interference of note at all. 
Side 2 had a little crackle in places (hence the lower grade) + the odd isolated light click here and there, but nothing remotely constant and absolutely nothing that I felt was intrusive or spoilt the listening pleasure. Just one pop across the whole record.
The audio really was fantastic throughout and the record was a real pleasure to listen to. 
VINYL (VISUAL): EXCELLENT(-); the vinyl has retained a lovely shine with just light hairline/superficial wispy sleeve removal type marks noticeable. The record looks very nice and has clearly been well cared for over the years. 
The labels both look great; bright and clean with no tears, scuffs or writing. Just some light spindle marks consistent with the record having been played.
SLEEVE: EX/EXCELLENT(+); the delicate gatefold sleeve really is a super example and is the best copy of this that I personally have seen. The exterior, which is very susceptible to wear, shows just some very light signs of storage and hardly any creasing at all + one tiny barely noticeable mark to the front panel. The interior centrefold looks superb and grades Near Mint in itself with the only tiny flaw being one barely noticeable small mark next to Ozzy's left leg.
The spine is firm and straight with all text still clearly legible and just very minor signs of age/wear.  This really is a lovely example which looks great.
The original 'swirl' inner bag also looks great with just light creasing/signs of handling and all the poly-lining still firmly intact. Just the usual edge browning which is often seen with these inner sleeves.

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LABEL: Vertigo

YEAR OF RELEASE: 1970

COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK

CATALOGUE NUMBER: 6360 011

MATRIX NUMBERS: 6360011 1Y//1?420 - 6360011 2Y//1?420

MATRIX NUMBERS: 12 12 / 12 16

VINYL WEIGHT: 140g

GRADING

Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself. 

 Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.

I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.

I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.

POSTAGE / SHIPPING

I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.

For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.

As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!

CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.

Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.

RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

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