BLACK SABBATH VOL 4 VERTIGO 6360 071/ 1972 SWIRL UK 1ST PRESS PORKY PECKO
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450
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Description
• Artist / Title: Black Sabbath – Vol 4
• Label: Vertigo Records (UK)
• Catalog Number: 6360 071
• Release Year: 1972
• Country: United Kingdom
• Format: 12” LP, Gatefold
• Label Design: Black-and-white Vertigo Swirl (original design, pre-WWA era)
• Inner Sleeve: Original swirl inner present (hypnotic spiral design)
• Price Code: VO PRICE CODE 6360 071 on the front sleeve (seen in your photos)
Matrix / Deadwax Information
• Side A: 6360071 1Y//1 11 10
• Side B: 6360071 2Y//1 11 10
• Additional Etching: “PORKY” (hand-etched by George “Porky” Peckham)
This means you have a true UK first pressing with earliest 1Y//1 and 2Y//1 stampers, PLUS Porky mastering – one of the best-sounding and most collectible configurations of Vol 4.
Condition (Based on Photos)
• Sleeve: Light edge/corner wear, minor scuffs and spotting, gatefold vibrant, spine intact.
Grade: VG+ (conservative).
• Vinyl: Excellent gloss, light hairlines, one visible scratch that appears superficial (should be play-graded to confirm).
Labels: Clean, no spindle gouging.
Inner Sleeve: Original swirl inner included (creases and slight aging).
Grade: VG+ (possibly strong VG+ if playback is clean).
Rarity & Collector Appeal
• Vertigo Swirl first pressings are holy grails for collectors of early heavy metal.
• Vol 4 is one of Sabbath’s most iconic albums, featuring classics like “Snowblind”, “Supernaut”, and “Changes”.
• The Porky cut by George Peckham is legendary for sound quality and adds a significant premium for collectors.
Why This Copy is Top Tier
✔ First UK pressing
✔ Original Vertigo swirl label
✔ Earliest 1Y//1 and 2Y//1 matrix numbers
✔ Porky mastering (hand-etched)
✔ Original swirl inner sleeve included
This combination makes it one of the most desirable Sabbath collectibles.
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