Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (Vinyl LP, 1970, Vertigo VO 6 / 847 903 VTY, 3rd UK Press)

Why This Record Matters
Black Sabbath’s 1970 debut established the core lineup of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward on an album central to the development of heavy metal. The UK edition includes “Black Sabbath,” “The Wizard,” “N.I.B.,” and the extended “Warning.” Rodger Bain produced the album, with Tony Iommi on lead guitar and Geezer Butler on bass.

Collector Note
This 1970 UK Vertigo VO 6 / 847 903 VTY LP is the verified third UK pressing, distinguished by the large-swirl labels without the earlier “A PHILIPS RECORD PRODUCT” wording and the revised label typography and credits. The supplied Variant 2 runouts carry the 420 pressing-plant identification associated with Phonodisc Ltd., and this copy includes the confirmed original inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Vertigo – VO 6 / 847 903 VTY
Country: UK
Released: 1970
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Blues Rock

Matrix / Runout
Variant 2: Runout side 1, stamped: V0 6 1Y * 1 420 12 16
Variant 2: Runout side 2, stamped: V0 6 2Y * 1 420 12 13

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Black Sabbath – 6:22
A2 The Wizard – 4:25
A3 Behind The Wall Of Sleep – 3:37
A4 N.I.B. – 6:07

Side B
B1 Evil Woman, Don't Play Your Games With Me – 3:27
B2 Sleeping Village – 3:46
B3 Warning – 10:33

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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