Black Sabbath Paranoid(1970) 1ST UK PRESSING
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Description
BLACK SABBATH - PARANOID (1970) | 1st UK PRESSING
VERTIGO LARGE SWIRL | JIM SIMPSON / BIG BEAR MANAGEMENT CREDITS
Up for auction is a true "Holy Grail" of Heavy Metal: the 1970 UK First Pressing of Black Sabbath's masterpiece, Paranoid. This is the definitive collector's copy, featuring every specific detail that identifies the very first batch ever produced.
Label: Original Vertigo "Large Swirl" (Side A).
Management Credits: Features the legendary "Jim Simpson - Big Bear Management" credit inside the gatefold (only found on the earliest pressings).
Cover: Original Non-Laminated (Matt) Gatefold sleeve printed by MacNeill Press Ltd.
Inner Sleeve: Comes with the Original 1970 Vertigo Swirl internal sleeve (correct "Plastic Bags" warning, dated 37/0970). This is the original one, not a replacement.
CONDITION (Professional Grading)
Cover: EX (Excellent) The matt gatefold sleeve is in stunning condition. It has been preserved remarkably well for over 50 years. Solid spine, no splits, no writing, and very minimal shelf wear. The colors remain sharp and the cardboard is crisp.
Vinyl: EX (Excellent) The wax retains its original brilliant luster. Visually and audibly excellent. It plays with the massive, dark, and punchy dynamics that only these early Vertigo UK cuts can deliver. No deep scratches, just a top-tier listening experience.
Labels: Clean and bold "Swirl" design. No spindle wear or ink marks.
MATRIX / RUNOUT IDENTIFIERS
Confirmed first-press stamps in the dead wax:
Side 1: 6360011 1Y//1 ▽ 420
Side 2: 6360011 2Y//1 ▽ 420
Ultrasonically cleaned
🚀 WHY THIS COPY IS A MUST-HAVE
This is a museum-grade investment piece in perfect conditions. The combination of the Matt Sleeve, Jim Simpson credits, and the original 1970 Swirl inner makes this one of the rarest finds on the market. As prices for original Sabbath vertigo pressings continue to skyrocket, this is a guaranteed investment for any serious audiophile or collector.
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