Black Sabbath

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“Almost identical to [url=https://www.discogs.com/Black-Sabbath-Black-Sabbath/release/5453836]5453836[/url] but with a different matrix in runout, 33⅓ text in slightly different position on label, and larger ⅓ font size”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Singapore

“Produced by Tuesday Productions, for Tony Hall Enterprises. Publishers/'Evil Woman' by Franklin Boyd Music; 'Warning' by Getaway Songs Ltd.; all other tracks by Essex Music Int. Ltd. ℗ 1970”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Germany

“This is the german pressing of [r462466]. Stamped runouts. Boxed (with rounded corners) GEMA on both labels, tracklist on labels per side. For a version with swirl label on side A and unboxed GEMA, see [r=3296568]. Plain white inner dated 70 Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises. Track B1 is a [a512077] cover and track B3 is an [a1066872] cover.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970Canada

“First Canadian pressing with deep groove label. Released in a generic, white inner sleeve. Cat# on jacket and spine: 1871 Cat# on labels: WS 1871 Writer credits on the back cover: "Iommi, Osborne, Butler, Ward" Writer credits on the labels: "Tony Iommi—John Osbourne—Terence Butler—William Ward" Total duration of A3a to A3d appears on back cover as 9:44. Total duration of B2a to B2c appears on back cover as 14:32. Runouts are etched, except Artisan logo on Side 2 runout, which is stamped. [from back cover] Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises. Warner Bros. Records of Canada, Ltd., a subsidiary and licensee of Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in Canada.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Italy

“Label Is Little Different”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970South Africa

“Non gatefold Interpak sleeve (ie made in South Africa, not shipped from UK) Blue Label with siliver lettering”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Labels, jacket are all for Black Sabbath, but side 2 plays as side 2 of Paranoid.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Pressing information: • Early 80's cream colored ghost label •'WS-1-1871 WW2 SP ─◁' indicates that the record was pressed by Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Winchester, Virginia. •'SP' may indicate the record was intended to be pressed by Specialty Records Corporation, but went to Capitol.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Europe

“Non-laminated gatefold sleeve MADE IN ITALY on Side B record label Track B1 is a [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Crow+(4)]Crow[/url] cover and track B3 is an [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Aynsley+Dunbar+Retaliation%2C+The]Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation[/url] cover. ℗ 1970”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“Pretty similar to [r4014443] except Side B song text is not aligned on label.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“Produced by Roger Bain of Tuesday Productions, for Tony Hall Enterprises. First issue released on the ''swirl'' Vertigo label with big logo above spindle hole and the wording ''Vertigo'' below spindle hole and 'A PHILIPS RECORD PRODUCT' text. Comes in a gatefold cover and with a ''swirl'' inner bag. The gatefold cover is slightly textured compared to later issues and has different upper-case only credits on inner gatefold. Vertigo inner sleeve reports: 'MADE IN ENGLAND British Patent No. 800513 & 973939 - PLASTIC BAGS CAN BE DANGEROUS - TO AVOID SUFFOCATION KEEP THIS BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN' This release has a corrected copyright warning to “Copyright subsists in all Vertigo recordings…” The band members and production credits in capital letters throughout. Subsequent ''swirl'' Vertigo reissues changed all credits into upper and lower case and also adds in composition and publishing credits. All issues released on the ''swirl'' Vertigo all mis-spell Ozzy Osbourne as Ossie Osborne.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Label text reads - Warner Bros. Record Inc a subsidiary and licensee of Warner Bros Inc 3300 Warner Blvd Burbank, Calif 91510 a Warner Communications Company "W" logo Made in USA”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970South Africa

“Large swirl on side A Produced by Tuesday Productions, for Tony Hall Enterprises. Publishers/'Evil Woman' by Franklin Boyd Music; 'Warning' by Belinda All other tracks by Essex Music Int. Ltd. ℗ May, 1970 .”

Phonodor / Vertigo

calendar_today1970Israel

“Blue label”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“Matte finish jacket”

NEMS

calendar_today1970United States

“Poem printed on the back cover. Track A5 is Wicked World and is unlisted on release. Track durations unlisted on release.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“BS printed on the label.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Italy

“Italy first press - Laminated gatefold sleeve. Track B1 is a [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Crow+(4)]Crow[/url] cover and track B3 is an [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Aynsley+Dunbar+Retaliation%2C+The]Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation[/url] cover. ℗ 1970”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970Canada

RGE / NEMS

calendar_today1970Brazil

“Mid 1980s reissue”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“"S" in runouts indicates pressing from [l376197] Label Variation: Side B individually lists the songwriting credits, with correct songwriting credit on "Warning". Another Santa Maria pressing exists without individual song credits on Side B, see [r=12321065] The label lists 6 tracks on Side 1, and 4 tracks on Side 2. The disc is actually 'banded' as the cover reads, to play 3 tracks on side A, and 2 tracks on Side B: A1: Black Sabbath (6:20) A2: The Wizard (4:22) A3: Wasp / Behind The Wall Of Sleep / Basically / N.I.B. (9:44) B1: Wicked World (4:30) B2: A Bit Of Finger / Sleeping Village / Warning (14:32) Back cover lists producer as Roger Bain. Inner labels list producer as Rodger Bain. Issued with inner sleeve advertising 5 [l41348] titles, 3 from 1970 and 2 from 1969.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970France

“Produced by Roger Bain of Tuesday Productions, for Tony Hall Enterprises. Later issue on spaceship label. Black text. Gatefold has VO 6 at rear, Stereo 6 366 109 and an encircled B as opposed to the letter U. Laminated gatefold cover in sturdy quality included Ossie misspelling. matrix side A: VER (hand etched), crossed out PHI AA 847903 1Y 380 A (stamped) matrix side B: VER (hand etched), crossed out PHI AA 847903 2Y 380 A 3 4 (stamped)”

Spiegelei / NEMS

calendar_today1970Germany

“Grey Spiegelei labels. INT 135.601 (NEL 6002) only on labels and sleeve , 145.615 in the run-outs (stamped) and on labels below "Seite" only.”

Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“RCA Record Club pressing on the Warner Brothers-Seven Arts label. Blue W7 in an orange box at top center labels. R104109A printed above catalog number on A-Side; R104109B printed above catalog number on B-Side. Labels: WS 1871 Spine and front jacket: 1871 Back jacket lower left corner: R104109 Dynaflex-style pressing. Track list is from labels. Pressing derived from Indianapolis "I" in stamped runouts. Made in U.S.A. © 1970 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Some tracks grouped together on sleeve with combined durations, all tracks listed separately on labels without durations.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Left side CD face: Mfg. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License D 101861 4 page booklet”

Sanctuary

calendar_today1970Ukraine

“Booklet: 2 pages. Released in a regular Jewel Case with clear tray.”

Sanctuary / Sanctuary Midline

calendar_today1970Europe

“Released in a regular jewel case with clear tray and a 12-page booklet. ℗ 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Made in the E.U. The matrix for this release was produced in 2014.”

Creative Sounds Ltd.

calendar_today1970United States

“Similar press to [r=18343396] but without the chrome rectangle around “BLACK SABBATH Black Sabbath 6006” in the cd print One page booklet”

Rhino Records / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Issued in a 4-panel Digipak. Comes with a hype sticker, which reads: [Black Sabbath logo] 2012 Remastered Audio Includes Liner Notes & Expanded Artwork Features The Classics: "Black Sabbath" & "N.I.B." RR2 1871 Small text "Disc Made in Mexico" was printed on the back of the cellophane wrapper. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Back cover] ℗ 1970 & © 2016 Warner Bros. Records. Inc., a Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. www.rhino.com. [Booklet] Original Black Sabbath album released by Warner Bros. Records (WS 1871) June 1970 2016 Release co-ordination for Warner Music Global Catalogue: Hugh Gilmour Thanks to:Colin Newman, Tim Fraser-Harding & Steve Hammonds Special thanks to:Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne & Bill Ward”

Sanctuary / BMG

calendar_today1970Europe

“[url=http://www.discogs.com/Black-Sabbath-Black-Sabbath/release/864381]Original[/url] released in 1970. Remastered at Whitfield Street Studios. Previously released as [url=http://www.discogs.com/Black-Sabbath-Black-Sabbath/release/379370]ESMCD301[/url]. Evil Woman and The Warning are [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Crow+(4)]Crow[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Aynsley+Dunbar+Retaliation%2C+The]Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation[/url] covers, respectively. Publishers: 1, 2. Onward Music Ltd. 3, 4, 6, 8. Westminster Music Ltd. 5. EMI Music Publishing Ltd. 7. Getaway Music Ltd. ℗ 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Late repress of [r7246195]. May be marketed with Black Sabbath's 50th anniversary hype sticker on plastic wrap.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United 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 2000 Other [l68920] / [l52062] versions; 1- [r5601430] No barcode, glass mastered at [l27576] / pressed by [l27576] with SID codes 2- [r30693241] No barcode, glass mastered at [l27576] / pressed by [l27576] with SID codes, different back cover artwork 3- [r21856441] With regular barcode, glass mastered at [l291934] / pressed by [l291934] with SID codes, glass mastered in 2001 4- [r2971861] With regular barcode, glass mastered at [l291934] / pressed by [l479093] with SID codes, glass mastered post Oct., 2003 5- [r12217480] With barcode, glass mastered at [l389515] / pressed by [l389515] with SID codes Mfg. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License D 101861 (On CD Face) © 1970 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. (Back Cover) © 1970 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A. (Back of Booklet) 4 page booklet”

Castle Communications PLC

calendar_today1970Australia

“Produced by Roger Bain of Tuesday Productions, for Tony Hall Enterprises.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Track 3 duration: 10:40 Track 5 duration: 14:20 © 1970 Made in USA Printed in U.S.A.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Different back cover than on this [r=367254] All songs published by [l287374] – ASCAP except Warning published by [l359403] – BMI © 1970 [l90718] Made in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.”

Creative Sounds

calendar_today1970United States

“Rear insert states "Printed in USA, Manufactured in Canada". Two-panel heavy-stock front insert. "Behind The Wall Of Sleep" is misprinted as "Behind The Wall" (on the rear cover and disc label).”

Sanctuary Midline

calendar_today1970Europe

“Reissue of the remastered 2004 edition [r5081212] approximately from 2008-2009 according to EDC Germany sequential number. ℗ 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Made in the EU Identical to release https://www.discogs.com/release/7435414-Black-Sabbath-Black-Sabbath except for the center hub on the disc.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

Creative Sounds / Power Sound 2001

calendar_today1970United States

“Originally released in 1970. Numerous typographical errors exist on this release Rear cover printing mistakes: Behind The Wall Of Sleep is misspelled - Behind The Wall Bassically - is misspelled Basically Disc printing mistakes: Wasp Behind The Wall / - no separating / and misspelled Behind The Wall Of Sleep, printed as they appear here Basically A Bit Of Finger - no separating / and printed as they appear here Sleeping Village Warning Tracking errors: there are only 5 individual tracks on this release, the rear cover and disc lists them incorrectly. The correct track information follows, including the correct spelling and track durations 1 - Black Sabbath 6:17 2 - The Wizard 4:23 3 - Wasp / Behind The Wall Of Sleep / Basically / N.I.B. 9:43 4 - A Bit Of Finger / Sleeping Village / Warning 14:17 5 - Wicked World 4:44 The total timed playing time is 39:26 The front cover is a single leaf with nothing printed on one side”

Creative Sounds

calendar_today1970Germany

“COURTESY OF DORCHESTER HOLDING All songs written by Tony Iommi, John Osborne, Terence Bulter, and William Ward except as indicated. All songs published by Tro-Andover Music, Inc. - ASCAP except as indicated. Produced by Rodger Bain for Tony Hall Enterprises. ISSUED UNDER LICENSE TO CREATIVE SOUNDS LTD.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

Sanctuary / BMG

calendar_today1970Europe

“Made in EU. Copyright ℗ 1970 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by Sanctuary Records Group Ltd, a BMG company. Copyright © 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd, a BMG company. Sanctuary Records Group Limited is a BMG Company.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970Canada

Creative Sounds

calendar_today1970Germany

“Originally released in 1970. Numerous typographical errors exist on this release Rear cover printing mistakes: Behind The Wall Of Sleep is misspelled - Behind The Wall Disc printing mistakes: Wasp Behind The Wall / - no separating / and misspelled Behind The Wall Of Sleep Tracking errors: there are only 5 individual tracks on this release, the rear cover and disc lists them incorrectly in 2 different ways, but they are listed correctly above.”

Castle Communications (Australasia) Limited

calendar_today1970Australia

“Produced by Roger Bain for Tuesday Productions for Tony Hall Enterprises. There is a picture disc version as well”

Castle Communications (Australasia) Limited

calendar_today1970Australia

“Produced by Roger Bain for Tuesday Productions for Tony Hall Enterprises. Licensed from Interworld Communications. Limited edition of 5000 copies Released after 1994 as it has ifpi-codes There is a non-picture disc version as well”

Sanctuary / BMG

calendar_today1970Europe

“8-panel digipak with 2x clear tray & over-sized 20-page liner notes booklet. Disc Two Track 1 replaced Evil Woman on US pressings of the original LP. Disc Two Tracks 2-9 previously unreleased. Track 2-6 N.I.B. actually comes with lyrics though marked as instrumental on back cover & booklet. Some copies come with "50th anniversary" sticker that was probably added retrospectively to leftover CD's. [Booklet, page 18:] All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except Black Sabbath and The Wizard published by Onward Music Ltd. Evil Woman published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd., and Warning published by Getaway Music Ltd. Disc 1, all tracks ℗ 1970, Disc 2, track 1 ℗ 1970; tracks 2-9 ℗ 2009 This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. [Booklet, page 19:] Original Black Sabbath album released on Vertigo Records VO6 Friday 13th February 1970 Produced by Roger Bain of Tuesday Productions for Tony Hall Enterprises [On back cover:] This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. Made in the EU. [On discs:] This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. Made in the EU.”

Creative Sounds

“This version is distinct from other Creative Sounds versions in these ways: Cat# is solely 6006-2, no 6006 second cat# No Power Sound logo on front inlay White between barcodes and background black only on sides and bottom Matrix# only 6006-2 Tracks listed in this sub as on back inlay Originally released in 1970.”

NEMS

calendar_today1970United States

“White cassette shell. Cassettes is matte white with no screws. No credits in J-card but "For a Catalog please send..." Tracklists doesn't match j-card and shells. Track listing here match the shells side A and B. Tracklist printed on cover: Side A, 1. Black Sabbath 2. The Wizard 3. Wasp / Behind The Wall / Basically / N.I.B. Side B, 1. A Bit Of Finger / Sleeping Village / Warning 2. Wicked World UPC is: 0 16726 32104 6 on back flap. © Ⓟ Printed in USA on back flap. Originally released in February 1970.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970France

“Editions: 3. Pigalle Produced by Rodger Bain of Tuesday Productions for Tony Hall Enterprises Recto: Photo Keef Imp. S.P.P. Louviers Made in France”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Australia

“Similar to the other Australian cassette release, only difference is the name of the distribution company printed on this releases label, being Phonogram Pty Limited, the other release states Phonogram Recordings Pty Ltd, This release would be from 1972 or after, the other would be up to 1972, based on stated timings of those companies name changes White cassette, white paper labels, black text”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“1970s issue with black plastic shell and full cover art sticker on the cartridge. Comes in a black cardboard slipcase with cover art / tracklisting sticker that wraps around the spine.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Australia

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970Canada

“Another variant of the Canadian CWX-1871 release.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Different shell, as compared to [r6480913] and [r7843314].”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“1970s club issue. J card has no information in it.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Identical to the slipcase cassette shell with different text on the labels.”

BMG Russia / Castle Music

calendar_today1970Lithuania

“Produced by Tuesday Productions, for Tony Hall Enterprises. Publishers/'Evil Woman' by Franklin Boyd Music; 'Warning' by Getaway Songs Ltd.; all other tracks by Essex Music Int. Ltd. ℗ 1970 Castle Copyrights Ltd. © 1996 Castle Communications PLC. Marketed & distributed by BMG in Russia.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“AR Printed on shell. No timing numbers.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“AR Printed on shell”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

NEMS

calendar_today1970Netherlands

“The back sleeve shows different tracks”

BMG Russia / Castle Music

calendar_today1970Russia

“For distribution in Russia, the CIS and Lithuania. Для распространения на территории России, СНГ и Литвы.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Hard slipcase clamshell cassette & paper labels with black printing.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970Canada

“black shell with horizontal piping”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970France

“Very similar copy [r2326589] Made in France”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“White cartridge with yellow label. [l1487568] moulded on reverse of cartridge, Produced by Rodger Bain of Tuesday Productions for Tony Hall Enterprises.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Rare first press label.”

Not On Label (Black Sabbath)

calendar_today1970Brazil

“Two matrices - each on one side of the DVD. The Matrix on the bottom side suggest a glass mastered in "2001". "Fabricado por SONOPRESS - Indústria Brasileira" is written on CD printed face, but without the company full name on the back cover it is not possible to determine exactly which company to assign the "Manufactured By" credit. Compilation of previously issued material, for instance, [r=9710101] and [m=286289] (track 5 onward).”

Not On Label (Black Sabbath)

calendar_today1970Brazil

“Compilation of previously issued material, for instance, [r=9710101] and [m=286289] (track 5 onward). Sob licença da LW Editora Distrib. Asses. de Comunicação LTDA Produczido no Pólo Ind. de Manaus por Videolar Ind. Bras. - CNPJ: 04.229.761/0004-13 Imagens Origianais Extraídas do Programa MusikLaden® • Ano de Produção 1970 / 1992 SOB ENCOMENDA: LW EDITORA DISTRIBUIDORA ASSESSORIA DE COMUNICAÇÃO LTDA”

Not On Label (Black Sabbath)

calendar_today2002Brazil

“Compilation of previously issued material, for instance, [r=9710101] and [m=286289] (track 5 onward). Selecao De Musicas Historia e Clips Audio Original Ingles, Idioma Ingles Lgendas em Portugese Biografia Discografia Galeria De Fotos Audio Doldy Digital 5.1 Approx 75 Min”

Sanctuary / BMG

calendar_today1970Europe

“8-panel digipak with 2x clear tray & over-sized 20-page liner notes booklet. Disc Two Track 1 replaced Evil Woman on US pressings of the original LP. Disc Two Tracks 2-9 previously unreleased. Track 2-6 N.I.B. actually comes with lyrics though marked as instrumental on back cover & booklet. Some copies come with "50th anniversary" sticker that was probably added retrospectively to leftover CD's. [Booklet, page 18:] All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except Black Sabbath and The Wizard published by Onward Music Ltd. Evil Woman published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd., and Warning published by Getaway Music Ltd. Disc 1, all tracks ℗ 1970, Disc 2, track 1 ℗ 1970; tracks 2-9 ℗ 2009 This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. [Booklet, page 19:] Original Black Sabbath album released on Vertigo Records VO6 Friday 13th February 1970 Produced by Roger Bain of Tuesday Productions for Tony Hall Enterprises [On back cover:] This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. Made in the EU. [On discs:] This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. Made in the EU.”

Sanctuary / Vertigo / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJun 29, 2009Europe

“Original Black Sabbath album released on Vertigo Records VO6 Friday 13th February 1970 Record 1: Original Album (Remastered) Record 2: Bonus Tracks Record Two Track C1 replaced Evil Woman on US pressings of the original LP Record Two Tracks C2-D5 previously unreleased All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except Black Sabbath and The Wizard published by Onward Music Ltd. Evil Woman published by EMI Publishing Ltd. & Warning published by Getaway Music Ltd. Record 1, all tracks ℗ 1970, Record 2, track C1 ℗ 1970; tracks C2-D5 ℗ 2009 This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Sanctuary Records Group Limited is a Universal Music Group company. All rights of the manufacturer and the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting of the work prohibited. Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. 364 - 366 High Street Kensington, London W14 8NS, UK. Made in EU. Opening the gatefold jacket, on the right side there is an inverted cross with the following poem written inside: Still falls the rain, the veils of darkness shroud the blackened trees, which, contorted by some unseen violence, shed their tired leaves, and bend their boughs towards a grey earth of severed bird wings. among the grasses, poppies bleed before a gesticulating death, and young rabbits, born dead in traps, stand motionless, as though guarding the silence that surrounds and threatens to engulf all those that would listen. Mute birds, tired of repeating yesterdays terrors, huddle together in the recesses of dark corners, heads turned from the dead, black swan that floats upturned in a small pool in the hollow. there emerges from this pool a faint sensual mist, that traces its way upwards to caress the chipped feet of the headless martyr's statue, whose only achievement was to die to soon, and who couldn't wait to lose. the cataract of darkness form fully, the long black night begins, yet still, by the lake a young girl waits, unseeing she believes herself unseen, she smiles, faintly at the distant tolling bell, and the still falling rain.”

Sanctuary / Universal Music Catalogue / Vertigo

calendar_todayJun 29, 2009Europe

“8-panel digipak in plastic slipcase with 2x clear tray & over-sized 20-page liner notes booklet. Original Black Sabbath album released on Vertigo Records VO6 Friday 13th February 1970 Disc Two Track 1 replaced Evil Woman on US pressings of the original LP Disc Two Tracks 2-9 previously unreleased Produced by Roger Bain of Tuesday Productions for Tony Hall Enterprises All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except Black Sabbath and The Wizard published by Onward Music Ltd. Evil Woman published by EMI Publishing Ltd. & Warning published by Getaway Music Ltd. Disc 1, all tracks ℗ 1970, Disc 2, track 1 ℗ 1970; tracks 2-9 ℗ 2009 Track 2-6: Indeed "N.I.B. (studio out-take)" with vocals, which is incorrectly listed "N.I.B. (instrumental)". On CD: This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. A division of Universal Music Group International. Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music group international B.V. Made in EU. On back cover: This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Sanctuary Records Group Limited is a Universal Music Group company. Made in the EU. Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. 364 - 366 High Street Kensington, London W14 8NS, UK”

Sanctuary / Vertigo

calendar_todayAug 26, 2009Japan

“Disc Two Track 1 replaced Evil Woman on US pressings of the original LP Disc Two Tracks 2 to 9 previously unreleased Comes in a gatefold CD sized papersleeve album replica, with: 1. Obi-strip 2. Extra papersleeve for the bonus CD 3. Info sheet about the SHM-CD format 4. Printed inner-sleeve (with Vertigo-swirl) 5. Numbered photo of original labels 6. Insert of notes mostly in Japanese (also includes English lyrics) 7. 20 p. insert of notes/photos etc in English”

BMG

“Original Black Sabbath album released on Vertigo Records VO6 Friday 13th February 1970 Record 1: Original Album (Remastered) Record 2: Bonus Tracks Record Two Track C1 replaced Evil Woman on US pressings of the original LP Reissue of the 2009 [r2073329] Opening the gatefold jacket, on the right side there is an inverted cross with the following poem written inside: Still falls the rain, the veils of darkness shroud the blackened trees, which, contorted by some unseen violence, shed their tired leaves, and bend their boughs towards a grey earth of severed bird wings. among the grasses, poppies bleed before a gesticulating death, and young rabbits, born dead in traps, stand motionless, as though guarding the silence that surrounds and threatens to engulf all those that would listen. Mute birds, tired of repeating yesterdays terrors, huddle together in the recesses of dark corners, heads turned from the dead, black swan that floats upturned in a small pool in the hollow. there emerges from this pool a faint sensual mist, that traces its way upwards to caress the chipped feet of the headless martyr's statue, whose only achievement was to die to soon, and who couldn't wait to lose. the cataract of darkness form fully, the long black night begins, yet still, by the lake a young girl waits, unseeing she believes herself unseen, she smiles, faintly at the distant tolling bell, and the still falling rain. Global edition for territories beyond North America.”

BMG

“Issued in a tri-fold digisleeve. Made in Germany. Global edition for territories beyond North America”