Black Sabbath : Vol 4 1st Press 1Y1 / 2Y1

This first pressing on the Vertigo label plays to a fantastic standard with not one single click or pop and no underlying static or crackle either.  The playback is sensational!  It is certainly up there with the best I have ever heard and has not been played very much judging by the audio quality and minimal amount of spindle wear.  The clarity and definition of the audio is outstanding and the quieter tracks play with incredible precision.

A first pressing has no 'Made in England' on the Side B label and no track times on the inner gatefold.  The cover has a matt texture and the VO Price Code on the back.  Porky and Pecko is hand etched on the run out grooves and of course relates to the famous cutting/mastering engineer George Peckham which is another reason why this issue is so collectable.

This cover is in excellent condition with only minimal shelf wear and the inner booklet remains fully attached.  The original inner is also in superb condition.

6360071 1Y // 1   1 1 1 4 PORKY

6360071 2Y // 1   1 1 1 0  PECKO

The audio on S1 is Near Mint (Mint- for the majority)

The audio S2 is Mint(-)

The gatefold is Ex+

The labels are Mint-
The original swirl inner is Near Mint

Visual grading

The vinyl is in wonderful condition with no marks or scratches and only a small number of very faint hairlines.  It still has an immaculate glossy look and has clearly only been lightly played.  There is only very minimal spindle wear and the run out grooves are supremely clean, the matrix info is very clear indeed.  A stunning record in every way.

In summary this first pressing can be classified as a FINAL UPGRADE version I am delighted to say.  In other no need to purchase another as you could not really improve upon the stunning quality of the audio that we have here.  Close to 50 and yet there is not a single tick let alone a click or a pop!  There is no underlying static and for once no distortion either.  This is a STUNNING album in every way, from the audio to the amazing visual quality of the vinyl to the gatefold and inner.  A superb 'package' that would be difficult to beat :-)

Play tested on my Pro-Ject Essential III Turntable / B&W 684 Speakers

This record has been cleaned on a Pro-Ject VC-S machine

I grade according to "Record Collector" guidelines.

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