Black Sabbath Paranoid Vinyl LP WB WS 1887 SKAO-93459 #1 Press War Pigs Iron Man

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Black Sabbath Paranoid Vinyl LP - WB WS 1887 / SKAO-93459 VG+ First Pressing - Club Edition (1970) with War Pigs, Iron Man
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover.  Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover is fully intact with great color, light wear, no splits or writing. Record club edition.
Matrix / Runout (side A): SKAO 1 93459 W1 #3 0 Matrix / Runout (side B): SKAO 2 93459 W3 #1 0
Paranoid is the second studio album by Black Sabbath. It was released in 1970 by Warner Bros. Records. The album contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only top 20 hit, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart. The title track reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart during the brief time between Ozzy Osbourne's final live show (Back to the Beginning on 5 July 2025) and his death on 22 July 2025.
Paranoid is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time, often cited as a key influence for the development of the genre, as well as one of its earliest albums. It was ranked number one on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time" in 2017 and number 139 on its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" in 2020. Paranoid was the band's only album to top the UK Albums Chart until the release of 13 in 2013.
Track Listing
A1 War Pigs 7:55 A2 Paranoid 2:50 A3 Planet Caravan 4:30 A4 Iron Man 6:00
B1 Electric Funeral 4:50 B2 Hand Of Doom 7:10 B3 Rat Salad 2:30 B4 Fairies Wear Boots 6:15
Credits Ozzy Osbourne – vocals Tony Iommi – guitars, flute on "Planet Caravan" Geezer Butler – bass guitar Bill Ward – drums (all except "Planet Caravan"), congas on "Planet Caravan" _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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