Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Brown Warner Brothers shield label. Non-gatefold cover. Shrink has "Super Saver Series" sticker on it. Generic label plastic inner sleeve.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973Austria

“Third variant of this Austrian release. The two other have a sticker with "6366 101" on the cover. The number is printed on this version. Other versions: https://www.discogs.com/release/5222548 https://www.discogs.com/release/10934696”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973Greece

“• Middle 70s repress with: – "Λεωφόρος Μεσογείων" Athenian Phonogram street address (replaced "Μαυροκορδάτου 7" about the end of 1974), 7-digit Phonogram Athens phone number, in contrast with the very first 1973 greek issue [r3989176] which has 6-digit one. – Single sleeve. – 2-language rim text on labels (greek & english).”

WWA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Rear of sleeve has only two lines of 'special thanks' text above the illustration: Special thanks to Mike Butcher and Spock Wall for all their help and enthusiasm throughout the production of this album. Thanks also to tape operator George Nicholson and Frank Silvagni and Les Martin. Rare 1973 UK Audio Club of Britain mail order only issue 8-track LP with silver WWA logo and the ACB 00166 catalogue number which is also hand scratched into the run-out groove first issue matt gatefold picture sleeve which has the inside image going all the way to the outer edges. The rear of the sleeve also states Manufactured and Printed in England with no reference to Howards Printers. Silver WWA logo and text on the labels except for rim text which is white. Runout also has illegible scratched-out lettering on both sides, possibly WWA005.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“Tracks numbered sequentially across both sides.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973Singapore

“Different cover. White text on cover.”

WWA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“S.I.A.E. D.R. ON LABEL”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973Australia

Vertigo

calendar_today1973France

“Gatefold sleeve. ℗ 1973”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

“String Conduction in Spiral Architect: Will Malone. All songs published by Rollerjoint Music except track A1, which was published by TRO Essex Music. Mid to late 70's reissue, based on center label design. Non-Gatefold cover. Issued in a clear poly-sleeve with WB logo. Tracks numbered sequentially across both sides.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“Similar to [r7582266] but that was mastered at [l700568] and this was mastered at [l586613] as evidenced by the "o" in the runouts. This release is also printed by [l856208] with its logo on the spine and patent no. on the bottom of the back cover. 1978 to early 80s reissue, as indicated by the label design used on release. Tracks are numbered sequentially across both sides. Runouts are etched apart from Customatrix's symbol, which is stamped. Pressed by is uncredited and is identified with the lacquer cuts in combination with a 2.70'' pressing ring on the labels. On the back cover: ©1974 - Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by - WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. Fabrique et Distribue par - WEA Musique du Canada, Ltee. On the labels: Published by Rollerjoint Music ℗ 1974 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured and DIstributed by WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. A Warner Communications Company”

WWA Records / Philips / Hidcor

calendar_today1973Philippines

“Gatefold sleeve cover. "WWA 005 Super De Luxe" written on back top-right cover. "Printed in the Philippines By Home Industries Development Corporation" printed on bottom back cover. 'PHILIPS' on the top centre of the labels in a silver color with "PHI 5148-9" written at 3 o'clock position. "Manufactured in the Phil. by Home Industries Dev. Corp. under license with Philips Phonographic Industries" printed on labels in capital letters.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973France

“Made in France. Ⓟ 1973 On back cover: - on the left "c'est une publication phonogram" (and that denotes a release not before 1975) - on the right "a WWA Recording" Runouts are stamped. Another same release exists with on back cover: on the left "a WWA Recording" and on the right "DISTRIBUTION PHONOGRAM". [r1809939]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

“This album was produced for Excellency Productions All songs published by Rollerjoint Music except track A1, which was published by TRO Essex Music. 80s-era light gray WB labels. BS-2695 is faintly scratched out on the matrix of Side B.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“Similar label as [r1561896] but this release includes "A Warner Communications Company" and the Warner logo in the rimtext. Includes single sided lyric sheet.”

Vertigo / WWA Records

calendar_today1973Lebanon

“The cover print is similar to : [r2596401] (wwa 005 super de luxe) Side A : Complete Matt Black Spiral Label Side B : Vertigo Spiral at 12 o'clock VERTIGO in the center Missing question mark for 2nd track,unlike other issue tracklists. (Who Are You, instead Who Are You ?)”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973Australia

“A W.W.A. Records Production Manufactured and Distributed in Australia under Licence Gatefold sleeve. Labels are different than other Australian version. They have no Matrix Runouts on Labels. They are only found stamped on Vinyl.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973Germany

“Light Grey vinyl with white/black marbling on Vertigo spaceship label. Non-gatefold”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973New Zealand

“Marketed in New Zealand by Phonogram Ltd. P.O. Box 3517 Wellington”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“1980s reissue: Warner Brothers water mark label, clear plastic inner sleeve. No black maple leaf on top left corner of back cover. Tracks numbered sequentially across both sides.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“Similar to [r=7582266], except that this version has a black maple leaf on the top left corner of the back cover. 1978 to early 80s reissue, as indicated by the label design used on release. Issued with a single-sided printed lyrics inner sleeve. Tracks are numbered sequentially across both sides. Runouts are etched apart from the numbers following "DM," which are stamped. On the back cover: ©1974 - Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by - WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. Fabrique et Distribue par - WEA Musique du Canada, Ltee. On the labels: Published by Rollerjoint Music ℗ 1974 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured and DIstributed by WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. A Warner Communications Company On the inner sleeve: ©1973 Rollerjoint Music ©1973 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in Canada On the spine: Litho in Canada”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

“All songs published by Rollerjoint Music except track A1, which was published by TRO Essex Music. Warners single shield on top center with cream background and light horizontal stripes label indicating a 1978-82 pressing. Issued in a clear poly-sleeve with WB logo. Tracks numbered sequentially across both sides.”

WWA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Gatefold sleeve.”

Vertigo / WWA Records

calendar_today1973New Zealand

“Arranged and Produced by Black Sabbath for Exellency Productions. Marketed in New Zealand by Phonogram Ltd. P.O. Box 3517 Wellington ℗ 1973 Phonogram International B.V. W.W.A. Records logo jacket rear, centre-bottom. Spaceship labels with raised outer rim. Single-slip (non-gatefold) sleeve, laminated front and back. Two pressing versions of this NZ version exist with identical jackets and labels, the only difference being that both A side stampers are paired with the other's B side stamper. One pair is engraved, the other is stamped. The other is here: [r=3630874]”

Wilk-Record

calendar_today1973Poland

Power Sound 2001

calendar_today1973United States

“[Rear cover]: Courtesy of Dorchester Holding [Disc face]: ℗© Creative Sounds Inc. Note: see similar [r=7343885]”

Sanctuary Midline

calendar_today1973Europe

“Remastered with additional photos, artwork, and notes. Remastered at Whitfield Street Studios. Previously released as [r=435349]. Track 3 is instrumental. ℗ 1973 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Made in the E.U.”

Creative Sounds Ltd.

calendar_today1973United States

Creative Sounds

calendar_today1973Germany

“Tracks 7 and 8 positions are swapped on the back cover but are correct on the CD face. The #8 is also missing from the back cover. Courtesy of Dorchester Holding. Issued under license to Creative Sounds, Ltd. All songs written by Black Sabbath, published by Rollerjoint Music except as indicated. Produced by Black Sabbath for Excellency Productions. ℗© Creative Sounds Inc. Made in Germany”

Power Sound 2001

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“All songs published by Rollerjoint Music Produced for Excellency Productions Courtesy of Dorchester Holding Issued under license to Creative Sounds Ltd. ℗© Creative Sounds Inc. Reissue of 1973 LP Released after 1994 as it has IFPI codes”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

Creative Sounds

calendar_today1973Germany

“Courtesy of Dorchester Holding. Produced by Black Sabbath, for Excellency Productions. Made in Germany.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

“US reissue/repress club version (BMG) 1994 or later repress based on the presence of SID codes. Pressed between 1996-2003 according to [l291934] profile. This version; With regular barcode, glass mastered at [l291934] / pressed by [l291934] with SID codes, glass mastered in 1998 Other [l68920] / [l52062] versions; 1- [r3843528] No barcode, glass mastered at [l27576] / pressed by [l27576] without SID codes 2- [r23775518] With regular barcode, glass mastered at [l291934] / pressed by [l291934] with SID codes, glass mastered in 2002 Mfg. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License D 102312 (On CD Face) There is regular Barcode on Back Cover Originally released in 1973.”

Sanctuary / BMG Russia

calendar_today1973Russia

“Remastered with additional photos, artwork, and notes. Remastered at Whitfield Street Studios. Track 3 is instrumental. ℗ 1973 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Licensed edition manufactured in Russia. Manufactured as a standard Jewel case with transparent tray and four-page booklet. The duration of the songs is not specified, it is taken from the media player. Для распространения на территории России и СНГ. For distribution on the territory of Russia and the CIS.”

Essential! Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Special thanks to Rick Wakeman, who appears courtesy of A & M Records. 1, 3, 5, 6: Onward Music Ltd. 2, 4, 7, 8: Westminster Music Ltd. ℗ 1973 Castle Copyrights Ltd © 1996 Castle Communication PLC Made in England CD: ℗ 1970 Castle Copyrights Ltd. © 1996 Castle Communications PLC. Released with additional photos, artwork, and notes.”

Castle Music

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Miniature gatefold LP replica. No booklet. Lyrics on inner sleeve. With insert. Made in England (on CD and sleeve)”

Creative Sounds, Inc.

calendar_today1973Israel

“Front insert is a single piece cover card”

Sanctuary / Sony BMG Music Entertainment

calendar_today1973Russia

“Total playing time: 42'31" ℗ 1973 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 1996 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Edition for Russia and CIS, released in a jewel case with transparent tray and four-page booklet. Track durations are not specified and are taken from EAC database. It's almost the same as [r10691469] except the label name and pressing info.”

Creative Sounds, Inc. / Power Sound 2001

“One-sided front insert. Likely pre-1994 reissue without SID Mould code. (Compare versions with [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/24427247]IFPI BH##[/url] and [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/7343885]IFPI D6##[/url].) Power Sound 2001 catalog number derived from Matrix. The Power Sound 2001 logo appears on other Black Sabbath reissues in this 600# series, but the logo does not appear on this release. All songs published by Rollerjoint Music Produced for Excellency Productions Courtesy of Dorchester Holding Issued under license to Creative Sounds Ltd.”

SelleS

calendar_today1973Poland

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Originally released in 1973. Track times listed are taken from CD, not from liner notes.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

Sanctuary

calendar_today1973Europe

Power Sound 2001

“As printed on cd face; Ⓟ Ⓒ Creative Sounds Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. As printed on back cover; COURTESY OF DORCHESTER HOLDING. ISSUED UNDER LICENCE TO CREATIVE SOUNDS LTD. One page "booklet". Last tracks are swapped compared to original track sequence (also on cover and disc information).”

Warner Bros. Records / Rhino Records

calendar_today1973United States

“4-panel digipak with 16-page booklet. 2012 Remastered Audio. ℗ 1974 & © 2016 Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company. From the booklet: Original "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" album released by Warner Bros. Records (BS 2695) January 1974 "Printed in U.S.A." on the back of the digipak and on the last page of the booklet.”

Creative Sounds

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Different on back cover says: Made In Holland Vs Back cover erroneously lists track 7 as 'Looking For Today', and track 8 as 'Spiral Architect.' Courtesy of Dorchester Holding Issued under license to Creative Sounds Ltd”

Castle Music

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“An Essential Production for Castle Music, a label of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Miniature gatefold LP replica. No booklet. Lyrics on inner sleeve. With insert. Made in England (on CD and sleeve) Disctronics UK was operating between March 2002 and August 2003. So it's not from 2000.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“Different cassette shell than other Canadian reissue. Released after 1974”

NEMS

“Courtesy of Dorchester Holding cassette variation: Side A/Side B”

BMG Russia

calendar_today1973Russia

NEMS / Creative Sounds

“Single page J-card. white shell tape. J-card has a different layout and design. 1st catalog number on J-card, second on shell. Courtesy of Dorchester Holding. Issued under License to Creative Sounds, LTD.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973New Zealand

WWA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Single panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with dark green paper labels. Made in England. [r4323432] is similar but has the measure bars above the cassette shell window, whereas on this version they are below.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

WWA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Printed and made in Italy Distribuzione Phonogram S.p.A”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“Clear cassette shell”

NEMS

“Courtesy of Dorchester Holding, Issued Under License to Creative Sounds, Inc. J Card Variation”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973France

Vertigo

calendar_today1973Australia

CSL

calendar_today1973Netherlands

Castle Music / BMG Russia

calendar_today1973Lithuania

Vertigo

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“GREAT”

PGP RTB / Vertigo

calendar_today1973Yugoslavia

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

“There are eight lines with a circle stamped in the middle underneath the tape window on each side.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973Canada

Dino Music

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Different cassette shell type.”

NEMS

calendar_today1973United States

“Text below barcode: ©℗ Printed in USA,Manufactured in Canada”