Sold Date: January 19, 2025
Start Date: January 12, 2025
Final Price: £134.76 (GBP)
Bid Count: 5
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BLACK SABBATH - Paranoid  Super Rare very first press 1970 UK 8-track LP  On the Vertigo label with large 'swirl' logo and 1Y1/2Y1 matrices.  This is housed in the first matt un-laminated gatefold picture sleeve with 'Big Bear' credits printed on the inner spread making it one of the hardest editions, complete with poly 'swirl' inner.
The Gatefold sleeve designed and photographed by Marcus Keef. Originally to be titled War Pigs, changed at the last minute to avoid offending America due to their involvement in the Vietnam conflict. As mentioned in the main description this has the credit to Jim Simpson/Big Bear Managament on inner gatefold. These were withdrawn due to contractual disputes between the band and Big Bear.
The poly-lined inner is the original and aside from a few spots of faint discolouration remains clean.
The label features the large swirl logo above spindle and 'VERTIGO' text below. This label design was used for both the first issue (with Big Bear credit) and the second issue (with the Big Bear credit removed).
The vinyl is plays through with no skips or jumps, there is some background crackle in the quieter parts of the LP and it does have some faint scuffs as pictured.

Tracks :

1. War Pigs
2. Paranoid
3. Planet Caravan
4. Iron Man
5. Electric Funeral
6. Hand Of Doom
7. Rat Sarad
8. Fairies Wear Boots

Record Label : NEMS Records

Catalogue Reference : NEL 6003

Run off grove markings :

Side 1 - 6360011 1Y//1 420 19 5

Side 2 - 6360011 2Y//1 420 11 1

Country : UK

This is one of 10000 singles LP's, 12” and 7" that I HAVE COLLECTED OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS; they run from the 1950's to the 2000's and cover every style of music.

I am slowly listing them one by one and they are in a verity of condition, most are good or very good, with some in shop purchased condition (i.e. Like new), I don’t have time to play every record listed, (well only the ones I want to listen to), therefore I can’t vouch for the playing condition of this item, however if you want to know how it plays please ask and I will play it and let you know if there is any excessive hissing, scratches and what condition the vinyl is in.

I have kept most of these records for 30+ years plus so my goal is to make sure they arrive with you in the same condition that I have kept them, enjoy bidding and please feel free to ask any questions and I will try to answer them

The record will be packaged in a protective plastic cover and be despatched in a custom cardboard record sleeve with a cardboard backer.

If you purchase more than one single the cost of Shipping is an additional 50p per item won.

If you purchase over 5 singles they are posted in a thick cardboard record box rather than a standard record postage sleeve at no extra cost, which means they are protected from the weather and the postal service, every item has proof of postage.

If you purchase over 5 items and you live are outside the UK, then before we confirm the final shipping costs we need to check with the post office as there may be an additional costs dependent on weight for shipping outside of the UK and as such we may ask for an higher amount than an extra 50p per extra item depending which part of the world you live in and how many items you have purchased.

Payment Details, Please contact me within 3 days of auction closing , payment must be received within 7 days of auction close & buyers outside the UK must pay via PayPal. UK buyers may pay by PayPal, personal cheque or British Postal Order, Please note that cheques will have to clear before dispatch