Black Sabbath - Attention Fontana Vinyl LP 1972 German Pressing PLAY TESTED VG+

$

35

Original 1972 German Pressing! Stellar Audio/Pressing Quality!!
Vinyl has nice gloss, minor surface scuffs, don't effect play. Overall there is a hint of surface noise here and there, but that is just the vinyl experience, especially with a record this age. It is not distracting to the music like clicks and pops are - This record does not have clicks and pops.
The cover looks nice, no distracting wear, just very minor creases here and there, faint edge wear.
Comes with original inner sleeve

I play tested this both sides all the way through, here are my notes on each song:

Side A: Paranoid - very minor surface noise at start, overall sounds great Sleeping Village/ - very minor surface noise at slow passage, but not distracting  Warning - sounds great, a hint of surface noise before Ozzy starts to sing and here and there through the song, clear separation on instruments, big, bright guitars, heavy beat. Evil Woman - sounds just as good as the other songs on this side, easy to pick up Ozzy's vocals and all instruments, again, clear separation. NICE!
Side B: Iron Man - minor surface noise at intro, not audible when instruments really kick in. Heavy beat, clear vocals, perfect separation. I did pick up a hint of surface noise here and there in the song, but again not distracting. The Wizard - Harmonica, rolling drums, excellent, again, a bit of minor surface noise at lead-in at song transition from Iron Man Behind the Wall of Sleep -  N.I.B.
Vinyl Grade: VG+ Cover Grade: VG+

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Mint (M) Vinyl

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.  

Near Mint (NM or M-) Vinyl

A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  

Very Good Plus(VG+) Vinyl

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  

Very Good (VG) Vinyl

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. 

I DON’T SELL ANYTHING BELOW THIS GRADE