BLACK SABBATH Black Sabbath 1970 ST 1st album NEMS NEL 6002 NR MINT IMMACULATE

	£		14
	$		19

BLACK SABBATH

BLACK SABBATH

NEMS NEL 6002

1970 LP 

REPRESS - not sure of year but labels say ?1976

No stamped matrix numbers (a rarity?)

SUPERB COVER & VINYL

STUNNING AUDIO

Cover          MINT-

Single sleeve textured matt cover is virtually as new. All colours and inks remain in outstanding condition. No sticker damage, writing or other marks at all. No ring press, no spine edge spider lines, crisp opening edge, solid spine with fully legible text and no squashing, this really is a quite stunning cover. Please examine the photos – I would be happy to send more. It would be very hard to find better.

Inner           EX+

Plain white die-cut inner. Superb condition with absolute minimum of handling creases and no edge or bottom splits.

Labels        MINT-   

NEMS jet black labels. Smooth, flat and clean with clear inks and no handling smudges. No trace of any spindle marks. Really quite exceptional labels.

Vinyl           MINT-   

The vinyl itself is quite stunning, has possibly seen just a handful of careful plays, and remains in pristine condition, virtually as new. Glossy and bright, no dulling anywhere, and barely any trace of sleeve removal traces even when angled to a strong light. Fully play tested on a Project/Ortofon/NAD system with Bayerdynamic headphones, it sounds awesome -  deep and rich sound, no skips, jumps, pops or clicks, not even any audible static between tracks, in fact virtually flawless playback throughout, truly superb audio.

Any questions – please just ask.

CLEAN RECORDS SOUND BETTER!

This LP has been carefully vacuum cleaned using L’Art du Son record cleaning solution mixed with distilled water, the most efficient and effective method available. 

“Non-toxic, non-alcohol, anti-static and biodegradable, L’Art du Son is proven to provide: an increase in dynamic contrasts and improved bass response; vast improvement in overall soundstage clarity; increased depth and sense of musical ease from LP playback; substantial reduction in LP noise floor resulting in improved clarity and instrumental definition; increased LP longevity”.

SEE MY FEEDBACK AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE

I have included the maximum of 12 high quality photos, taken in good light with a decent camera and from a variety of angles, so you can properly judge the condition of the cover, inner and labels for yourself. Any significant marks or defects on these aspects of the LP will be clearly visible in the photos. My own gradings are based on the standard record collector guidelines (see below). In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with your purchase I will be very happy to give a full refund (minus return postage) if the record is returned to me in the same condition within 14 days. Please message me immediately to resolve any concerns that you have and I will do my best to help - I have 100% positive feedback and I would like to keep it that way. Thanks.

POSTAGE & PACKAGING

UK: £3.90

Everywhere else: Global Shipping Programme postage charges apply (check before bidding)

International buyers beware: The Global Shipping Programme does not allow sellers to offer combined postage, so if you buy more than one item from me you will still have to pay separate postage on each one. The GSP postage charges are set by ebay, not me.

The LP will be securely packaged. It will be sent in a new polythene sleeve with card inserts and inside a dedicated record mailer envelope. The vinyl will be separated from the cover to prevent any ring marking in transit. The package will be secured with thick brown tape and marked with additional large “FRAGILE” taped stickers twice on both sides. I make no charge for this packaging and I make no profit on postage. Within the UK I send all my LPs tracked & signed. This provides added security for both buyer & seller.

RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING GUIDE

MINT: The record 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.

Thanks for looking, and Happy Bidding!