Black Sabbath - S/T Gatefold LP 1970, VERTIGO swirl label Italy Matrix 1=1 & 2=1

Sold Date: August 7, 2019
Start Date: August 5, 2019
Final Price: £30.00 (GBP)
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All my LP's, Albums & Singles are being sold off from my own private collection, all of which have  been cared for, are stored in poly sleeves and shelved correctly. I've graded and priced  my collection conservatively. I'm happy to answer questions you may have, provide further photos  and can also provide audio samples on request.
Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath (LP, Album) 

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition Very Good (VG)

 

The record has 1=1/2=1 matrix (2nd Variation) on jet black glossy vinyl. A, VG+ on Vertigo swirl labels. Side B has two light scratches at the start of track one, which cause a little surface noise in the first half of track one when played, other than that this album sounds fantastic, closer to Excellent (EX).  

The matt gatefold cover is VG, shelf wear to the edges and the spine has wear to the centre. The original Vertigo swirl inner sleeve is missing.


INFORMATION UK non laminated Gatefold cover

Track B1 is a Crow cover and track B3 is an AynsleyDunbar Retaliation cover.

℗ 1970 Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Side A runout (Variant 2)): VTY 847903 ▽ 1=1 * 520 P 1970 Matrix / Runout (Side B runout (Variant 2)): VTY 847903 ▽ 2=1 * 520 P 1970



Gradings Explained

All records get a visual grading, and are listened to in order to check playback quality of the vinyl. 

I grade all my items Conservatively according to The Rare Record Collector Guide. 

I only grade items as Mint if they are sealed.