Black Sabbaths First Album

Vertigo (Swirl) Australia 1972

Rare/Sought After - Side 1 - VG / Side 2 - VG+ - Priced accordingly. 

Cover VG Only - Lots of scuffs - Gatefold - Upside down cross - denotes first pressing.

Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (Self-Titled)

Format: Vinyl
Genre: Heavy Metal / Doom Metal / Hard Rock / 70s

Description:
A defining moment in rock history, Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath is widely regarded as the birth of heavy metal. Released in 1970, the album’s ominous atmosphere, thunderous riffs and dark lyrical themes set the blueprint for an entirely new genre. Featuring iconic tracks like “Black Sabbath,” “The Wizard,” and “N.I.B.”, the record still sounds powerful and haunting decades later.

With Tony Iommi’s groundbreaking guitar tone, Ozzy Osbourne’s unmistakable vocals, and the band’s signature doom-laden groove, this debut remains essential for any serious rock or metal collection. This copy has been carefully inspected and graded to ensure clean, reliable playback — a centrepiece for fans of classic heavy music.

Key Notes:

• The groundbreaking 1970 debut album

• Includes “Black Sabbath,” “The Wizard” & “N.I.B.”

• Foundational release in heavy metal and doom metal history

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve