BLACK SABBATH PARANOID 1ST UK PRESS BIG BEAR MANAGEMENT VERTIGO SWIRL US SELLER
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Description
🎸 BLACK SABBATH – Paranoid – 1st UK Press 1970 – Vertigo Swirl – “Big Bear” Management Credit – Holy Grail!
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🔎 Condition Overall:
• Vinyl (VG to VG+):
The Record Visual Cosmetic:
Rides the fine line between VG and VG+ condition. The playback is better than the visual condition. Record shows playwear, light surface marks and scuffs.
The record has a nice dark sheen and labels look excellent, tight with great color. Plays through with some crackle in quieter passages, but no skips.
Record Sound Quality And Fidelity:
Play tested both sides, sounds great with gentle background crackle here and there.
Side 1 Sound Quality: VG (Light crackle in background *See Video)
Side 2 Sound Quality: VG+ (Faint light crackle in background)
Overall dynamic rich sound in its condition. No skips, lays flat on turntable platter. Sound quality is Very Good to Excellent-. An excellent album who has stood the test of time and very good shape for its age.
Package Condition:
• Sleeve (VG): Original gatefold sleeve. Strong spine, clean artwork, light edge/ring wear. Presents beautifully on the shelf
• Labels: (EX): Clean Vertigo swirl with Big Bear credit clearly visible.
• Original Inlay: (EX): Intact with no rips, clear markings of patent and great dark vertigo artwork.
Note: Graded conservatively according to Goldmine standards. Photos are of the actual record you will receive.
Discogs Value:
Commanding a 500.00 to 900.00 USD for some VG VG+ conditions. We strive for a realistic price point to offer an afforable experience for this rare piece.
Record History:
One of the most legendary and sought-after heavy metal records of all time: a genuine first UK pressing of Paranoid on Vertigo Records, 1970 (catalog no. 6360 011), featuring the rare “Big Bear” management credit on the label.
This is the earliest, true first pressing of Sabbath’s groundbreaking second LP, complete with the iconic large Vertigo swirl label. To collectors and fans alike, this pressing is a holy grail – the very sound of heavy metal being born.
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📀 Record Details:
• Artist: Black Sabbath
• Title: Paranoid
• Label: Vertigo – 6360 011
• Year: 1970
• Country: UK
• Matrix / Runout: 1Y//1, 2Y//2 (Big Bear credit, true first press)
• Format: Vinyl LP, Gatefold
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🌌 Why This Copy Matters:
This isn’t just any copy of Paranoid – this is the first UK pressing, complete with the Big Bear credit that was swiftly removed from later editions. Collectors know how hard these are to find, especially in decent shape. Most have vanished into private collections or command astronomical prices when they surface.
From “War Pigs” to “Iron Man” to the title track, this LP changed music forever. To own it in its earliest UK form is to hold a true piece of rock history in your hands
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