Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

Rhino High Fidelity AAA cut by Kevin Gray

Sealed Numbered edition limited to 5000 with OBI - Number in 2000's (can only see 2)

M-/M-

Terms: By purchasing any item you agree to the following terms

 

Sealed: Any sealed items that have been opened cannot be returned. This includes but is not limited to; 

Manufacturer defects  Scratches Audio quality Other issues This is a risk buying sealed OOP or otherwise new albums from a private collector. If you are not willing to take that risk, please do not purchase the item. I understand first hand how disappointing that is. If you see me list defect copies that's exactly what happened.

 New but Unsealed: Occasionally some new items do not come sealed. There are no returns on these items. I will not play test them; I will visually inspect and transfer to a new poly sleeve as needed to prevent scuffing.

 

Used: I grade conservatively. Anything that I list as VG+ or higher has been play tested. I don't like being misled buying used items and I suspect you do not either. I will give a visual grade and play grade if there is a discrepancy (E.G. a visually VG record playing VG+)

Most people are in this hobby for the music, and as with any hobby sometimes there is a market for certain items. When certain reissues comes out from certain plants known for their lack of QC I will order more than 1 to avoid a sellout and being left with a defective item. It's better safe than sorry. This does on occasion leave me with extra copies.

I am well aware though that flippers, scammers and otherwise cause a lot of annoyance within the hobby. Hence my thorough and non AI description. I love music and hoping you do too.

 

Mint (M)

Vinyl

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Used sparingly as a grade, and never on used records.

CD
Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed, possibly still sealed.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections/ in most cases still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Vinyl
A nearly perfect record. Many dealers will not give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.

CD
Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played/ but it has been handled very carefully.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl
"Generally" worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that does not affect ones listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

CD
A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care / and certainly not abused.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).

Very Good (VG)

Vinyl
Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a songs intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.

CD
Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Vinyl
Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it is a common item, you will probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it is something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it?but keep looking to upgrade.

CD
There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play through without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG /possibly a more significant tear/rip.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

Vinyl
Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and will not play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

CD
The CD (if it is included) may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See the sellers comments for details.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.

Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable, but will be described