BLACK SABBATH Vol 4 1972 UK 1st VERTIGO PRESS w/COMPANY INNER NEAR MINT
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225
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298
Aug 24, 2021
Sold Date
Aug 10, 2021
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BLACK SABBATH Vol 4 1972 UK 1st VERTIGO PRESS w/COMPANY INNER NEAR MINT
BLACK SABBATHBlack Sabbath Vol 4
UK VERTIGO (6360 071) FIRST PRESSING (September 1972)
NICE ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS WHICH PLAYS BEAUTIFULLY WITH NOTHING TO FAULT
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST VERTIGO SWIRL LABELS
NO "Made in England" STATEMENT UNDER 1972
MATRIX: 6360071 1Y//1 PORKY 1 21 14 / 6360071 2Y//1 11 17 PECKO
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL MATT GATEFOLD COVER “Printed and made by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd” WITH FACTORY SEALED LEFT SIDE EDGE AND INTERNAL FIXED FOUR PAGE BOOKLET
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED VERTIGO SWIRL INNER SLEEVE
Volume 4 demonstrates Black Sabbath beginning to experiment with the heavy sound they had become known for.
Although some songs are in their trademark style, others demonstrate a soft, orchestral approach. "Changes" is entirely in the form of a piano ballad with mellotron.
In June 1972, Black Sabbath reconvened in Los Angeles to begin work on their fourth album at the Record Plant Studios. The recording process was plagued with problems, many due to substance abuse issues but despite the copious amounts of cocaine, the band produced another first-rate album that pushed the boundaries of heavy metal and would influence countless bands.
However, the seeds were planted for what would eventually be the demise of the classic Sabbath lineup. As Butler told Guitar World in 2001, "...the cocaine had set in. We went out to L.A. and got into a totally different lifestyle. Half the budget went on the coke and the other half went to seeing how long we could stay in the studio...We rented a house in Bel-Air and the debauchery up there was just unbelievable." In the same interview, "Yes, Vol. 4 is a great album but listening to it now, I can see it as a turning point for me, where the alcohol and drugs stopped being fun."
At least two songs on the album reference the use of cocaine. The lyrics and title of "Snowblind" being the most obvious. The song also had to be re-recorded because the original version features Osbourne yelling the word "cocaine!" after each verse. On the officially released version, "cocaine" is whispered quite audibly after the first verse, approximately 41 seconds into the song (During live performances Osbourne would again scream the word at the top of his lungs).
In the liner notes the band thank "the great COKE-Cola Company"
Side 1:
Wheels Of Confusion
Tomorrow's Dream
Changes
FX
Supernaut
Side 2:
Snowblind
Cornucopia
Laguna Sunrise
St. Vitus Dance
Under The Sun
LABELS: NEAR MINT
Clean, unmarked labels with a few light spindles on Side B but only one on Side A
VINYL Visual: NEAR MINT
Both surfaces shine like new with just one small harmless mark on 'Supernaut'
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT
Plays beautifully throughout with nothing of note to fault the strong loud sound.
No scratches, clicks or pops and the quieter tracks 'Changes', 'FX' and "Laguna Sunrise' are all very, very clean.
One of the finest copies I've heard in a while
SLEEVE: VERY GOOD
Apart from a small (6cm) seam split to the bottom opening edge of the gatefold and some soft creasing on the bottom spine corner the cover is good and sold with little other wear and a strong spine where all text is clear and bold.
The inside is like new and the fixed booklet is pristine
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Signed For delivery)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))
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