Black Sabbath Vol. 4 Original 1972 UK Vertigo Record Label LP / RARE VARIANT

	A$		338
	$		216

BLACK SABBATH *VOL.4* ORIGINAL 1972 UK VERTIGO RECORD LABEL VINYL LP – 6360071

GUARANTEED ORIGINAL, COMPLETE AND A SUPERB EXAMPLE WITH RARE VERTIGO SWIRL BAG

This is a scarce UK VERTIGO Vinyl LP from Black Sabbath, in a gatefold sleeve with attached booklet.

The album is on the rare White *VERTIGO* Record Labels. This 1st press version is the Rarer 6360 071 with ''Made in England'' and running time indications inside the cover, as well as ''deluxe'' on the backcover above the catalogue number.

You can see more info regarding this version on the vertigo swirl website here http://www.vertigoswirl.com/vertigouklp4.html

This album is in the most pristine condition, very well cared for by it’s previous owner and played only a small number of times, the LP, inner bag and outer sleeve are all in amazing, immaculate condition.

Both record labels are in Mint condition, super clean as new record labels.

The machine stampers, 

side1, 6360071 1Y//2 420 1 3 1

side2, 6360071 2Y//2 420 1 7

Both sides of this beautiful disc are in superb condition, super clean glossy vinyl surfaces that look as new.

The Vertigo Swirl inner bag is also a beautiful example in Near Mint condition, NO writing, tearing, or seam splits, just light creasing.

This Gatefold Picture Sleeve is in immaculate Mint Minus condition. This sleeve is simply amazing. Non laminated sleeves are susceptible to all sorts of wear signs, this one is almost as it would have looked when new, amazing.

There is a 4 page colour booklet incorporated into the centre gatefold part of the sleeve, this too is in immaculate Mint condition.

An outstanding example of this collectable Vertigo Records album! And an incredible chance to own this final upgrade.

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I use the Goldmine record grading system. Below is a comprehensive guide to that system. 

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Mint (M)   Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.(More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.

Near Mint (NM or M-)   A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect. 

The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. 

An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. 

Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. 

Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.

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Very Good Plus (VG+) 

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. 

Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". 

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. 

Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. 

In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

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Very Good (VG)  Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. 

Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. 

Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.

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Good (G), Good Plus (G+)  Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). 

A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. 

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Poor (P), Fair (F)   Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. 

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