BLACK SABBATH UK VERTIGO COMPLETE MINT ARCHIVE misspel PRESS TOP VAULT AUDIO

	£		374
	$		496

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SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST, QUALITY ASSURED. I HAVE A 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK RATING AND A 100% TRACK RECORD OF OFFERING GREAT PRODUCTS, SERVICE, COMMUNICATION AND DELIVERY – GUARANTEED!!

Here we have a STUNNING ORIGINAL UK Pressing of BLACK SABBATH'S 1st ever album, in VAULT Condition. 

On the VERTIGO labels with GREAT AUDIO, inner sleeve and original cover with Roger Bain and Tony Hall Enterprise Credits. 

This is a great opportunity to own a classic rare piece of musical history, from my own personal collection, WHICH SOUNDS FANTASTIC.

This Ultra rare press also comes with the misspelling - ''Ossie Osborne'' on the inside cover, only found on early pressings!

All COMPLETELY UK original, making this a true collectors item.

CAT NO:....

847 903 VTY / 2Y

LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

UK PRESS Black and white VERTIGO label with full size Vertigo swirl on side A.

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE 

side a.  VO6  1 Y   * 1    420   

side b.  VO6  2 Y  * 2   420   

MOTHER STAMPERS:

       Side 1. '' 1      3    ''  (at 2  o'clock - early pressing)

Side 2. '' 1    1    1  "  (very rare 1 stampers at 2 o'clock) 

TRACK LISTING… 

Side one :

1. Black Sabbath  2. The Wizard  3. Behind The Wall Of Sleep  4. N.I.B.

Side two:

5. Evil Woman (Don't Play Your Game With Me) 6. Sleeping Village 7. Warning

THIS IS A COMPLETE GENUINE RARE UK ORIGINAL IN TOP CONDITION, AND IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A COMPLETE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE VINYL ALBUMS OF ALL TIME.

A Complete and Rare pressing from BLACK SABBATH in SUPER clean condition, that plays beautifully from start to finish.

Black Sabbath is the 1st studio album of the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Released on 13 February 1970 in the United Kingdom, and later on 1 June 1970 in the United States, the album reached number eight on the UK Albums Chart and has been recognised as the pivotal album in the development of the heavy metal genre.

In August 1969 the band, who were then known as Earth, changed their name to Black Sabbath and recorded and distributed a demo version of their eponymous song. In December 1969 they recorded and released their debut single, "Evil Woman". In January 1970, the band recorded and mixed the remaining seven songs that would appear on their debut album.

Musically and lyrically the album was considered "dark" for the time. The first song on the album is based almost entirely on a tritone interval played at slow tempo on the electric guitar. The song's lyrics concern a "figure in black" which bass player Geezer Butler claims to have seen after waking up from a nightmare.

Lyrics of two other songs on the album were written with supernatural themes. "Behind the Wall of Sleep" makes reference to the H. P. Lovecraft short story Beyond the Wall of Sleep, while "The Wizard" was inspired by the character of Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. The latter includes harmonica performed by vocalist Ozzy Osbourne.

Both the songs "Warning" and "Evil Woman" are covers of blues songs. The first was written and performed by Aynsley Dunbar's Retaliation, and the second was written and performed by the band Crow.

Released on Friday the 13th February 1970 by Vertigo Records, Black Sabbath reached number eight on the UK Album Chart. Following its US release in June 1970 by Warner Bros. Records, the album reached number 23 on the Billboard 200, where it remained for over a year, selling a million copies. It is now considered one of the most influential albums of the 20th century.

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING:

Yes – brilliant! - TOP AUDIO throughout - NEAR MINT!

TOP AUDIO - Virtually silent in the opening run ins, astounding sound! This great record plays up to the high visual grading and beyond . Strong, undistorted sound. Channels are clean and unstressed. The music jumps out, with unbelievable definition and clarity, particularly on the percussion instruments, and vocals which come through with tremendous power. As with the bass and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. 

Heavy though Black Sabbath's 1st album is, it is a complex and varied collection of music, and so hard to find in clear audio condition. Worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like 'Warning.' This Original pressing has strong undistorted audio, with Super clear sound and absolutely minimal background static. There is certainly no  interference, and NO pops, clicks or Distortion. It really sounds amazing and plays with great sound separation and clarity! I will give a detailed account below:

Even for Black Sabbath , their first album is a complex and varied collection of music, and hard to find in clear audio condition. This barely played pressing has amazing strong undistorted audio, with crystal clear sound. NO  interference, and NO loud pops or clicks. Obviously no Distortion. Any static is extremely low level, and that is unusual for any vinyl. It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity!

The album starts incredibly clear music, with so many sounds and layering that is usually inaudible.  'Black Sabbath' has a long quiet introduction and its a real test for the record. Its nearly always plagued by heavy static loud oops and clicks, but here it plays beautifully, with incredibly little static or noticeable surface sound. The track bursts in with amazing power and clarity, a complex track with extremely complex audio layering, all bright and clear. A wonderful 'The Wizard' sounds like it has only ever been played a few times, its so clear. There is no light static during the harmonica solo, or anywhere else on this great track. Super clear bright audio with perfect separation. Still no pops, clicks or even a hint or distortion. 'Behind the Wall of Sleep' plays perfectly, with virtually NO background static at all, and certainly no pops or clicks. There is a bit of light static between this track and 'NIB', which finishes off side one with incredible clear bright sound. A bit of very light static during the bass solo only. Amazing audio, the whole album just plays superbly with not a hint of distortion anywhere, just great clear sound. 

'Evil Woman' powers in side 2. again with super clear audio. No pops or clicks, absolutely minimal static, if any. 'Sleeping Village' and 'Warning' plays with great clear sound, absolutely superb audio. Every note is sharp and bright. Crystal clear audio, no pops or clicks, barely any static or surface sound during the track. There is some very light background static during the ultra quiet introduction, but certainly nothing dominant. Amazing.

I really enjoyed every second of this rare ULTRA RARE early pressing of Sabbath 1st ever album. There are NO repeat tics, NO distortion, NO pops or clicks, and of course NO sticks or jumps what so ever. This pressing plays with crisp crystal clear audio throughout, with no loss of audio performance what so ever. Truly incredible audio experience. I would easily give this a grading of EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT condition.

THE RECORD - Visual Grading 

A superb piece of glossy vinyl, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original early pressings, this vinyl has been little played. In bright daylight the vinyl looks unmarked. Inspected under a spot light it does have a couple of ultra faint sleeve removal marks,  but they are light and have absolutely no effect on the sound. 

This vinyl has a great sheen and shows no groove wear, and certainly no marks that can interfere with the audio at all. Unbelievable to think its over 40 years old! Easily graded as EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT.

A great all round Complete and Rare example of this EARLY ROCK MASTERPIECE

Super Clear Stereo mix, which packs amazing drive and punch.

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever, when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE COVER 

Comes with the original RARE UN LAMINATED Cover which carries the Roger Bain and Tony Hall Enterprise Credits as well as the misspelling - ''Ossie Osborne'' . 

These early Sabbath Covers were very prone to wear, usually displaying major rubbing and loss or colour to the delicate surfaces and edges, major stains and ware to the flat black inner gatefold, which is nearly always covered in finger prints and smears. 

This is an absolutely great example, it would be hard to better. The cover shows barely any handling wear. NO spine creasing,  and no corner wear. Certainly no tears or serious defects. There is no feathering to the openings, which is unusual, and very little noticeable marking on the inside. A couple of ultra light creases only. Easily graded as EXCELLENT to EXCELLENT PLUS. 

THE LABELS 

Famous VERTIGO labels are in SUPERB Condition, no marks or writing, no discernible  spindle wear.  Great all round examples, with a few of the lightest very small spindle traces only!  

Graded as NEAR MINT. 

THE INNER

Original Poly lined Vertigo Swirl inner sleeve in EXCELLENT PLUS condition.  Lightly creased only, there are no tears to the die cut centres, and no seem splits. The sleeve is slightly yellowed as these nearly always are, but is a great fully intact example, complete with its original poly liner and nice tight flip backs.  A complete and extremely presentable original Vertigo Inner Sleeve!

RARITY

FINDING AN ORIGINAL UK VERTGO STEREO PRESS OF SABBATHS FIRST ALBUM IN GREAT ALL ROUND CONDITION IS VERY RARE. 

ONE IN THIS GREAT ALL ROUND CONDITION, WITH A VIRTUALLY UNMARKED UNLAMINATED COVER, ORIGINAL UK INNER SLEEVE, TOP VINYL AND STUNNING AUDIO IS RARE INDEED!!! WITH A VINYL THAT LOOKS AND SOUNDS GREAT, THIS IS AN EXTREM RARITY.

MAKING THIS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY!

COMPLETE VERTIGO UK ORIGINALS THAT SOUND GREAT ARE GETTING RARER BY THE DAY.

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested on highly sensitive equipment to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are buying. I will not go into screeds of information about the nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

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VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

The highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. I only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance, super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

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IMAGES and INFORMATION

I only use my photographs taken with a high quality professional digital camera of the item for sale. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I will be only to happy to oblige.

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ABOUT ME 

I am a visual artist, working internationally, a collector of art and rare objects including rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years, and an art and music enthusiast. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST, QUALITY ASSURED. I HAVE A 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK RATING.

SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

received today! great record!! thank you!!!

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

fast delivery, superb communication, good item, great ebayer AAAAA+++++

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!

MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

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.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

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, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

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POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. I send items all round the globe with 100% success! I sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. I do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, but please don't expect a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD CONTAINERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS I HAVE STATED I HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £5.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £8.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £19.95

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MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS 

Payments must be made within 3 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. Pay Pall ONLY for International buyers. We will accept Pay Pall, cheque or postal order within the UK, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.