Paranoid

Vertigo

calendar_today1970South Africa

“(P) October, 1970 Large Vertigo "swirl" label. This version is in a flipback sleeve with a laminated front cover. A similar South African release is in a standard single sleeve. 'Bain' misspelt 'Bian' on the back cover. Pressed using ...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Australia

“Australian repress. Machine stamped matrix and label differs slightly with position of Essex publisher credit. Laminated sleeve also changes the distribution credit inside of the gatefold. Manufactured and Distributed in Australia under...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Netherlands

“Matt gatefold cover printed in Germany. Record Made In Italy. STEMRA on labels.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970New Zealand

“1st pressing with deep grooved labels. Tracks B2 and B3 are banded together on the record; it appears there are three tracks only. Issued in an inside-opening, outer laminated gatefold sleeve.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Italy

“Made in Italy 6360 011N on cover, 6360 011 on label. Vertigo swirl label "Hand of Doom" misspelled as "Hano of Doom" Iron Man total time misspelled 6" and no 6"00”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Australia

“Non-laminated gatefold cover with Distributed by Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited underneath the composer credit and above the Keef design credit. This is the first instance of this LP in Australia.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Australia

Philips / Vertigo

calendar_today1970Philippines

“Philippines release, alternative colors on the artwork (white and blue lettering), non gatefold sleeve. Philips label on the disc, Vertigo labels on the sleeve with Vertigo catalog numbers on both the sleeve and labels. A similar release...”

Warner Bros. Records Inc.

calendar_today1970United States

“Gatefold inner and outer track listings do not match album label track listings. Produced by Rodger Bain for Tony Hall Enterprises Recorded at Regent Sound and Island Studios Engineers/Tony Allom and Brian Humphries All compositions ...”

Philips / Vertigo

calendar_today1970Japan

“Japan subsequent price first release. Comes with an obi strip with ¥2,000 sticker affixed over the previous ¥1,950 price as well as on the back of the jacket. This record company, Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd., Tokyo, credits Philips as the ...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Switzerland

“Different cover to all other issues. Liner notes in German and French on the back cover. The disc is identical to the second British version as seen here: Paranoid.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“UK repress released on the Vertigo "Large swirl" label with the wording "Vertigo" credited below the spindle hole on label side B. Released in a laminated gatefold sleeve without the credits mentioning "Management, Jim Simpson, Big Bear...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Italy

“Very first Italian press , this pressing does not present "S.I.A.E." but only "D.R." on Label. SIAE begin to exist in 1970, so this version has been sent to press before the SIAE logo was applied. cover is fully laminated.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Greece

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Australia

“Vertigo swirl label. This is the Australian Record Club issue as indicated by master tape reference (MX 162534/5) on labels, laminated sleeve & “Manufactured and Distributed in Australia under licence” on sleeve. Produced by Roger Bain...”

Philips / Vertigo

calendar_today1970Philippines

“Philippines release, alternative colors on the artwork (yellow and red lettering), non gatefold sleeve. A similar release with white and blue lettering is Paranoid. Manufactured in the Phil. by Home Industries Dev. Corp. under license w...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Italy

“Laminated cover, not gatefold, without "stereo" writing above the siae logo on the label.”

Vertigo

“Identical to Paranoid, except for the grey "star" in the back sleeve before the catalog number. Hand Of Doom misspelled Hano Of Doom on the label.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“Recorded at Regent Sound and Island Studios. All compositions published by Essex Music Int. Ltd. ℗ 1970 This is the third pressing on a Large Vertigo "swirl" label. On Side 2, 'VERTIGO' is positioned at 6 o'clock underneath the LP tit...”

Vertigo

“Made in Italy for Scandinavian distribution (NCB misspelled on labels as NBC). 6360 011 N on cover, 6360 011 on label. Vertigo swirl label.”

Philips / Vertigo

calendar_today1970Japan

“Japan initial first release. Comes with an obi strip with ¥1,950 printed on it as well as on the back of the jacket. The record company, Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd., Tokyo, credits Philips as the label for it features the generic blue la...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Italy

“"VO PRICE CODE" on the right top back cover. UK matte sleeve w/o management credits. Record made in Italy. Side A lacquer cut on October 16, 1970. Side B lacquer cut on October 15, 1970.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Germany

“First German press with Vertigo "swirl" label & outside laminated gatefold sleeve. Includes "Management / Jim Simpson, Big Bear, Birmingham" credit inside gatefold. Recorded at Regent Sound and Island Studios Published by Essex Music I...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970France

“Comes in a laminated gatefold cover. Produced [...], for Tony Hall Enterprises Recorded at Regent Sound and Island Studios All compositions published by Essex Music Int. Ltd. DILLARD et Cie. Imp. Paris Made in France The duration of...”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“(9) is a bonus track Made in Japan (on CD)”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“(9) is a bonustrack”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

Intercord Ton GmbH

calendar_today1986Germany

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“(9) is a bonustrack Made in France by MPO (on CD)”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Made in France by MPO”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986Europe

“Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises. Tracks 1-8 ℗ 1976. This compilation © 1986 Castle Communications PLC 3 page booklet Made in France by MPO”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Recorded at Regent Sound and Island Studios. CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group. This one has the barcode in the bottom right of the back of the insert.”

Intercord Record Service

calendar_today1987Germany

“Reissue of the original record released in 1970.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1987Germany

Vertigo

calendar_today1987Germany

“Reissue of the original record released in 1970. Bottom of the disc reads: "MADE IN W. GERMANY"”

Vertigo

calendar_today1987Germany

“Reissue of the original record released in 1970. Bottom of the disc reads: "MADE IN W. GERMANY BY POLYGRAM" The back cover says "TRACKS 1-8 ℗ 1976, TRACK 9 ℗ 1980" but lists only 8 tracks. The disc contains only 8 tracks.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company © 1970 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Made in USA Manufactured by Columbia House under license. [Back cover] Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing [On CD] CDD Pre-Mastering by...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1987Germany

“Reissue of the original record released in 1970. The back cover says "TRACKS 1-8 ℗ 1976, TRACK 9 ℗ 1980" and lists 9 tracks. The disc however contains only 8 tracks. The bonus live-track (track 9) is not included.”

Creative Sounds

calendar_today1987United States

“Black printing on CD. Tracklist on the back and disc label is printed on wrong order: 1. War Pigs/Likes Wall 2. Paranoid 3. Planet Caravan 4. Iron Man 5. Electric Funeral 6. Hand Of Doom 7. Jack The Stripper/Fairies Wear Boots 8. Rat Sa...”

Warner Records Inc.

calendar_todayFeb 17, 1987Canada

BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. / Warner Records Inc.

calendar_todayFeb 17, 1987United States

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayJul 1987United States

“Longbox Edition”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayJul 1987United States

“This release is 1st "SRC" CD press of "Paranoid" in database. Identifiers: - without label identification number at the beginning of matrix (leading "1", all other SRC presses has it) - without Mother / Stamper (M/S) identifiers - withou...”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1988Canada

“This version does not have SID codes.”

Vertigo

calendar_todayMar 25, 1989Japan

“Japanese 1st press.”

Vertigo

calendar_todayApr 1989Japan

“Japanese 1st press (continuation of the 1st issue, but pressed a few months after the initial runs, as designated by the 'tax' price noted on the OBI, in line with the law change in Japan in 1989).”

Tonpress

calendar_today1990Poland

“Polish edition by Tonpress KAW. Licensed by Lizard King”

Castle Communications

calendar_todayOct 1990United Kingdom

Vertigo

calendar_today1970New Zealand

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Netherlands

“On cassette: Made in Italy ℗ 1970 On cover: Printed and made in Italy”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Italy

“Italian release that has STEMRA on the paper label on both sides. Has misspelled the song Hand of Doom on paper label as HANO OF DOOM. On the j-card the song is spelled correct.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Italy

“Made in Italy”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“1st UK cassette release with white paper labels.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Europe

“This submissions Inlay cover has marked differences, detailed below, to this other submission with a similar cassette shell----> Paranoid Light grey cassette with white paper labels & black print On the Inlay: 7138 011 Front cover ha...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“Probably second UK cassette release with green paper labels.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Australia

“Very similar in all respects to Paranoid - same insert cover, no 'BIEM' on label instead 'Manufactured and Distributed in Australia under licence.'”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Made in U.S.A.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970France

“french original BIEM with vertigo swirl”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Europe

“Characterictics for this release: - Text on flip side of cover: "The stereo musicassette gives genuine reproduction on mono equipment". - No small "flower" above catalogue # on cover spine. - Made in Holland on cassette labels. ℗ 1970”

Vertigo

calendar_today1970Europe

Vertigo

calendar_today1970France

“french original BIEM with vertigo swirl insert variation > no rounded K price/distribution code on insert > printed by S.P.P. Louviers”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United States

“Bell & Howell Magnetic Tape Company Green Label Variant.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United States

“Mfd. in Elk Grove Village, Ill, U.S.A. by Ampex Stereo Tapes.”

Ampex Stereo Tapes / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United States

“Mfd. in Elk Grove Village, Ill, U.S.A. by Ampex Stereo Tapes.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United States

“Hard plastic slipcase housing black cassette shells with grey printing. Printed outer label lists Warner Bros. New York address. Another very similar version lists California address as seen here Paranoid.”

Ampex Stereo Tapes / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United States

“Mfd. in Elk Grove Village, Ill, U.S.A. by Ampex Stereo Tapes.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1971Brazil

“The first cat# on the spine of the J card, the second on the cassette wrapper.”

Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records

calendar_today1971United States

“Fairies Wear Boots Misspelled Fairies Wera Boots Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Records, Inc., a subsidiary and licensee of Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Inc. Duplicated by Muntz Stereo-Pak Not Affiliated with Muntz T.V. Van Nuys, Calif.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United States

“The second US cassette release, using silkscreened labels instead of paper. Original cassette shell variant with an open shell window. Warner Bros. later switched to packaging their cassettes in open-ended, hard plastic slipcases. Mfd. ...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1971Italy

“1st Italy cassette release.”

Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.

calendar_todayMar 30, 2009United Kingdom

“deluxe expanded edition”

Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. / Universal UMC / Vertigo

calendar_todayMar 30, 2009Europe

“8-panel digipak in slipcase with 2x clear tray & 24-page liner notes booklet. Deluxe Expanded Edition: "Paranoid" is expanded to a triple-disc containing the extremely rare 1974 Quadraphonic mix of the album on DVD. The album also includ...”

Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. / Vertigo

calendar_todayAug 26, 2009Japan

“This is an expanded triple-disc set containing a 1974 Quadraphonic mix of the album in DVD. Comes in a CD sized papersleeve album replica, with various inserts, including two extra papersleeves (see scans). SHM-CD Disc One: Original Al...”

Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. / Universal UMC / Vertigo

calendar_today2015Europe

“Deluxe Expanded Edition: "Paranoid" is expanded to a triple-disc containing the extremely rare 1974 Quadraphonic mix of the album on DVD. The album also includes deluxe digipak gatefold packaging with expanded booklets containing rare an...”

Rhino / Warner Records

calendar_todayJun 23, 2023United States

“Track 1 listed on disc as: 'War Pigs / Luke's Wall' Track 8 listed on disc as: 'Jack The Stripper / Faries Wear Boots' Made in Germany on Disc Audio Encoding DTS-Master Audio 192kHz/24-bit 4.0 Quadrophonic DTS-Master Audio 192kHz/24-bi...”

Sanctuary (6) / Universal UMC (2) / Vertigo (3)

calendar_today2009Russia

“Counterfeit replica of deluxe 2CD-digipack reissue (namely this version: https://www.discogs.com/Black-Sabbath-Paranoid/release/1764689). Issued as a jewel CD + slipcase. The release is misprinted. The 2nd disc is a DTS 5.1 DVD Video ...”

BMG Rights Management / Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.

Europe

“BMG release without slipcase. Issued as 8-panel Digipak with 2 clear center trays and 2 tube pockets on each side. 24-page booklet with liner notes in left tube pocket. Deluxe Expanded Edition contains the 1974 Quadraphonic mix of Par...”

Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. / Universal UMC / Vertigo

Europe

“8-panel digipak in slipcase with 2x clear tray & 24-page liner notes booklet. Deluxe Expanded Edition: "Paranoid" is expanded to a triple-disc containing the extremely rare 1974 Quadraphonic mix of the album on DVD. The album also includ...”