Black Sabbath – Paranoid (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1970)

Black Sabbath – Paranoid is the Birmingham band's second studio album, released on Vertigo in September 1970. With "War Pigs", "Paranoid" and "Iron Man" it is regarded as one of the cornerstones of heavy metal, and it reached No. 1 on the UK albums chart. On offer is the German original pressing on Vertigo (6360 011) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo – 6360 011
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1970
• Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. War Pigs (7:55)
2. Paranoid (2:50)
3. Planet Caravan (4:30)
4. Iron Man (6:00)

Side B

1. Electric Funeral (4:50)
2. Hand Of Doom (7:10)
3. Rat Salad (2:30)
4. Fairies Wear Boots (6:15)

Personnel

Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), Bill Ward (drums). Produced by Rodger Bain.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the German original edition from 1970 on Vertigo, cat. no. 6360 011, in the fold-out gatefold sleeve.

Which songs made "Paranoid" famous?
Besides the title track, which was also released as a single, "War Pigs", "Iron Man" and "Fairies Wear Boots" are among the band's best-known songs. "Planet Caravan" shows their quiet, psychedelic side.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means the record is near mint with at most minimal traces. VG+ means the sleeve shows light signs of use, here some shelf wear. Full details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more heavy metal?
Yes – browse our Metal or Hard Rock collections.