Black Sabbath Sabotage - 1st UK press LP 9119001 NEMS 1975 EX/NR MINT
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Description
Black Sabbath began work on their sixth album in February 1975, again in England at Morgan Studios in Willesden, London. The title Sabotage was chosen because the band were at the time being sued by their former management and felt they were being "sabotaged all the way along the line and getting punched from all sides", according to Tony Iommi. Iommi credits those legal troubles for the album's angry, heavier sound. Guitarist Iommi, who produced the album, said that "We could've continued and gone on and on, getting more technical, using orchestras and everything else which we didn't particularly want to. We took a look at ourselves, and we wanted to do a rock album – Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath wasn't a rock album, really."
The final part of "Symptom of the Universe" evolved from an in-studio jam. It was created very spontaneously in a single day and the decision was made to use it in that song. The London Philharmonic Choir was brought in to perform on the song "Supertzar". When vocalist Ozzy Osbourne arrived at the studio and saw them, he thought he was in the wrong studio.
The album is a mix of heavy, powerful songs such as "Hole in the Sky" and "Symptom of the Universe", and softer experimental songs such as "Supertzar" and "Am I Going Insane (Radio)". The title of the latter caused some confusion due to the "(Radio)" part, which led people to believe the song was a radio cut or radio version. However, this is the only version of the song: the term "radio-rental" is rhyming slang for "mental".
"The Writ" was one of only a handful of Black Sabbath songs to feature lyrics composed by vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, who typically relied on bassist Geezer Butler for lyrics. The song was a response to the frustrations Osbourne felt at the time, as Black Sabbath's former management were suing the band after having been fired. At one point during recording, a representative of their former management entered the studio and served the band a writ to appear in court. During this period, the band began to question if there was any point to recording albums and touring endlessly "just to pay the lawyers"
track listing
Side 1.
1. Hole in the Sky 4:00
2. Don't Start (Too Late)" (instrumental) 0:49
3. Symptom of the Universe 6:29
4. Megalomania
Side 2.
5 The Thrill of It All 5:56
6. Supertzar (instrumental with vocalising choir) 3:44
7. Am I Going Insane (Radio) 4:17
8. The Writ
The Matrix
Side1 "9119001 1#2" ("STERLING" Stamped on the run off grooves only 1st press)
Side2"9119001 2#1" ("STERLING" Stamped on the run off grooves only 1st press)
The labels. - The original NEMS labels are in lovely condition, there are a couple of very faint traces of spindle marks. please see photos.
The vinyl. - The vinyl is near mint. On initial visual inspection it still retains its sheen from new. the record hasn't been played much and this is evident from the sound quality. there are a couple of faint minor marks but nothing that impacts on sound quality.
The Audio Quality - I have played this through track for track prior to listing at very very loud volume on my rega p6 with goldring 2400 cartridge and i would grade the audio as near as mint through out.
The Cover - This is the original and earliest 1st UK press Robert Stace printed an textured cover. cover is in excellent condition with some minor signs of wear please see original photos
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