Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath LP 1980 Nems – NEL 6017 Reissue UK
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Description
• Artist: Black Sabbath
• Title: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
• Label: NEMS Records Ltd.
• Catalog Number: NEL 6017
• Format: Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM, Stereo, Gatefold Sleeve
• Year: 1980 (Reissue – not the original 1973 pressing)
• Country: UK
• Original Release: December 1973 on WWA Records (WWA 005, UK)
• Reissue Details: This is a 1980 NEMS reissue, indicated by the label credit “℗ 1980 Nems Records Ltd.”
Packaging Details
• Sleeve: Gatefold with iconic front cover artwork by Drew Struzan and inside photo of the band.
• Back Cover: Lists track titles, credits, and features the alternate blue-toned artwork of figures around a bed (consistent with original design).
• Condition (Visual): Appears clean with vibrant colors; light reflections suggest minimal wear. No obvious ring wear or seam splits from the images.
Label & Pressing Info
• Label Design:
• Silver/gray label with “NEMS” in a dot matrix logo.
• Includes full tracklist per side and publishing credit to Essex Music Int. Ltd.
• Mentions “Produced by Black Sabbath for Excellency Productions.”
• Deadwax / Matrix Numbers:
• Side A: NEL 6017 A with additional etching S-72585
• Side B: NEL 6017 B with additional etching S-72586
These inscriptions indicate a standard NEMS pressing, often associated with 1980 UK reissues (sometimes pressed by Soundmakers or overseas for export).
Track Listing
Side 1:
1. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
2. A National Acrobat
3. Fluff
4. Sabra Cadabra
Side 2:
1. Killing Yourself to Live
2. Who Are You
3. Looking for Today
4. Spiral Architect
Pressing Characteristics
• Weight: Typically 120–140g for NEMS reissues.
• Collector Note: While not as collectible as the original UK first press on WWA or Vertigo, this 1980 NEMS edition is still desirable, especially in excellent condition.
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