Black Sabbath 1976 [1970 re-issue] Gatefold LP. EX/VG+

A re-issue of the 1970 7-track LP, housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with the original album artwork. The mill featured on the cover is Mapledurham Watermill, a historic watermill in the civil parish of Mapledurham in the English county of Oxfordshire and has been featured in several films and tv shows. Perhaps the best known example is its appearance in the 1976 film The Eagle Has Landed. EX/VG+

Release Year: 1976 – 45 years
Record Label: Nems
Edition: First Pressing
Format: 12’ Vinyl / 33 RPM
Catalogue No: NEL 6002
Country of Origin: UK
Language: English

Gatefold cover sleeve: Good sheen to cover. No tears or discolouration EX+
Inner sleeve: In very good condition, no tears or discolouration EX+
Vinyl condition: The record is in excellent condition and plays through perfectly on both sides. The vinyl has a few minor defects which do not affect the play quality of the record. EX+/VG+

Matrix / Runout - Side A: NEL 6002 A - I
Matrix / Runout - Side B: NEL 6002 B - I

RECORD AND SLEEVE GRADING GUIDE

Excellent / Very Good Plus [EX/VG+]
Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have scuffs or light scratches. Some very light surface noise or isolated crackles and pops. Labels may be marked lightly. Sleeve may have some ring wear, moderate wear to edges and corners, light creases or stress lines, and other minor defects.

Very Good [VG]
Record shows visible signs of wear. Some surface noise may be audible. Groove wear may be noticeable, as will some scratches that may cause clicks or pops. Labels may be marked. Sleeve will have heavier ring wear, edge wear and corner damage and some discoloration.

Overall vinyl remains in excellent / very good + condition. Read more