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Black Sabbath Self Titled Debut 1st Press Green Label LP WS1871 GD+/GD 1970*READ

Sold Date: February 10, 2023
Start Date: February 10, 2023
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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Buyer Feedback: 53

This item is not for sale. Gripsweat is an archive of past sales and auctions, none of the items are available for purchase.


PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS AND READ ITEM DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY!

THIS IS THE VERY FIRST PRESSING WITH TWO MISTAKES. 
1) Has Producer Roger Bain's name listed as Roger on the cover, but it is misspelled as Rodger on the labels.
2) Has Ozzy Osbourne's name misspelled at Ossie Osborne on the rear cover.
PRICED ACCORDINGLY! IF YOU ARE A STICKLER, THIS COPY IS NOT FOR YOU. 
There are visual surface marks that will cause surface noise and pops & clicks typical with a Good+ grading. 
And the cover has heavy wear that is typical with age for this cover including ring wear and all 3 sides have been repaired with scotch tape.
If this is a concern for you, please don't buy it. 
Up for sale is one (1) Black Sabbath - Self Titled Debut LP from 1970 on Warner Bros. Records (#WS 1871). 

This is a First Pressing from 1970 with the original Green Warner Bros. labels with the Artisan symbol etched in the deadwax signaling a high quality mastering. 

Features, of course, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler & Bill Ward. 


PLAY TESTED! I RECENTLY PLAYED THIS LP AND IT SOUNDS GREAT! ESPECIALLY CRANKED UP! But, you will hear surface noise typical with a Good+ grading. 

The Vinyl is in GOOD+ condition, but has surface marks will cause surface noise typical with a GOOD+ grading. Even with a GOOD+ grading there is going to be a certain amount of surface noise. Certainy more noticeable during the quiet parts. 

Green labels with spindle marks.

The cover is in "GOOD" condition with heavy wear that is typical with age, including, but not limited to corner dings, creases, crumples, dings and ring wear. 
All 3 seams have been repaired with scotch tape, it's likely they were all completey separated. 
The LP comes in a plain white inner sleeve. 

I obtained this LP in the early to mid 1970s. It was played many times back in the day. Not played in many years. 

I am thinning out my vinyl collection. This is the actual item you will receive. See the photos and judge for yourself.