Black Sabbath - Paranoid (Vinyl LP | IT Reissue | 1981)

Black Sabbath – Paranoid is the second album by the Birmingham band, originally released in 1970, and one of the cornerstones of heavy metal. With “War Pigs”, “Paranoid”, “Iron Man” and the mellow “Planet Caravan”, it contains some of the band's best-known songs. On offer is the 1981 Italian reissue on Ariston Music in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. No.: Ariston Music – ARM/42012
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: IT reissue
• Country: Italy
• Released: 1981 (original: 1970)
• Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal (Metal, Hard Rock)

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG (shelf wear, corner wear)

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). (The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.)

Tracklist

Side A

1. War Pigs
2. Paranoid
3. Planet Caravan
4. Iron Man

Side B

1. Electric Funeral
2. Hand Of Doom
3. Rat Salad
4. Fairies Wear Boots

Personnel

Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (lead guitar), Terry “Geezer” Butler (bass), Bill Ward (drums). Produced by Rodger Bain; recorded at Regent Sound Studios and Island Studios.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No – the original was released in 1970. This is the 1981 Italian edition on Ariston Music, distributed by Dischi Ricordi.

How can I identify this Italian edition?
By the catalogue number ARM/42012 and the run-out groove etchings “ARM 42012-1L” and “ARM 42012-2L” dated 7-4-81.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG mean?
The record shows light signs of use (VG+); the cover shows more noticeable shelf wear and corner wear (VG). More on this on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is there more heavy metal?
Yes – browse our Metal collection.