Hi Bob, Vinyl Storage Solutions (in Canada) have 12.75 inch gatefold sleeves that I use for all my Rhino High Fidelity copies, even the Obi slips in there nicely. Not just for RHF, but sometimes there are bigger jackets that are a tight squeeze for a 12" gatefold sleeve, so having these on hand helps a lot! Cheers

Hey Bob, great presentation! I enjoyed your take on this. 👍🏻👍🏻

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

21 күн бұрын

✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

Wow, I saw my life flash before me for a few minutes. Good overview!

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

Times flies doesn’t it 🤪

I have a true 1st press Philips record product press in NM. It sounds Fantastic! So does my US press. Both are wonderful.

Yeah, yeah... audio this, audio that 😊 ... but just look at that sleeve! The greatest album cover art of all time.

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

You do have a point! Badass.

@psychedelicbadger4092

21 күн бұрын

@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL I can't think of many other sleeves that perfectly represent the music as well as this does. Love your channel bro

Love the throwback clip there! I am definitely happy and sticking with my green labels. Great info here though

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

15 күн бұрын

Cheers Dom!

I enjoyed hearing your opinion and appreciate the honesty. My Rhino copy is waiting for me the next time I come back to Kentucky. ♥️ I can't wait to play it. Take care.

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

Thanks Melinda!

My impression is that Kevin set out to make the most balanced version he could and he achieved that. Somehow it has really brought out the tears from those who can't handle the idea of the UK Vertigo being anything less than supreme. Personally I enjoy having multiple versions of records I love and it's just more to enjoy. For example if I want really dark, I pull out the German Vertigo.

@BrunoP-xo4yw

20 күн бұрын

Contrary to most I like the German Vertigo over the Uk Vertigo.

Thanks, Bob. Appreciate your take and thoughts on this record. I actually didn’t order one after listening to my 1st WB green label, which is fortunately very clean. I of course wouldn’t mind a new Rhino hifi one, but am fine without it. It’d probably be more out of curiosity anyway. It’s kinda odd that it seemed everyone up to this point wanted a Vertigo, but it’s nice to see the greenie getting more accolades. I’ve never had an issue with it, and it’s how I heard Sabbath my whole life. Thanks again, Bob.

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

The vertigo pressing are just downright cool, but bang for buck/sound the greenie is one hell of a value .

Hey Bob! Great video as always, I found an OG US press right around the same time Rhino announced their reissue! The only Sabbath record that I have in my collection so far 😁

Enough!! Every VC channel in the world seems to be doing Sabbath comparisons for this Rhino release I find it funny because they recorded it in 2 days and don’t think was meant to be a audiophile recording Play it loud and it’s going to sound great

@mazzysmusic

21 күн бұрын

It’s not audiophile but it is a fantastic recording. Think about all the great jazz readings that are audiophile in nature. Recorded in one day. Now excessive overdubs

Thanks for this video ! Good moment watching : )

Well done Bob, good explanation and leavin it up to us 👍🏻

As always enjoyed the video

Hi Bob - I have the original US one & it sounds great 👍.Thanks for the information ✌️

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

Cheers David!

Great video, Bob. I admit that I haven’t played my rhino yet. But I agree with your take regarding the OG, I love it. As you said, it’s all subjective, on a record that’s not supposed to be perfect. They aimed for a thick and dark sound, so the Us pressing delivers

Just got an OG US from Dillon at Noble for 50 a few weeks back. All I need.

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

Bam! Score

Damn, Bob, you had bangs. Growing them out was the right call.

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

Lol

you made the correct conclusion.

I have at least 7 different pressings of BS 1st lp, but no Vertigo swirl. I have the WB green, NEMS, WWA, the new Rhino Hi-Fi, and other Rhino reissues and a Sanctuary reissue(with a Vertigo swirl label it just looks cool not for sound quality). I don’t do shootouts I just enjoy them for what they are, it’s such a great album that’s all that really matters…☝I always enjoy your video….✌

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

21 күн бұрын

Without a doubt John, I won’t be letting go of any of my pressings 🤓 cheers

Nice video. I like the Rhino, but I prefer my UK 1st and US 1st pressings.

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

21 күн бұрын

Cheers Thor!

Saw an OG greenie NM pressing in a VG jacket at 2nd & charles last weekend for $65. Didn’t pull the trigger, a lil too rich for my blood. -Russ

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

One will show up …

I have the Rhino 2010 reissue, and it is impeccable. Years ago, I always thought the Vertigo was the one to get, so I never looked for a US pressing. Wish I had this info 14 years ago, but I can live with my reissue. I wouldn’t pay $50 for a VG+ US copy now, much less $100.

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

Ah I think if you. Keep your eyes open you can find a nice copy for $25 … cheers!

Where is that video with the panel discussion? Can't seem to find it.

Nobody ever compares this album with the Australian Fontana pressing which will make your balls tingle 🥴

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

See… now I have to get one 🤓

@Matasky2010

21 күн бұрын

Probably because nobody has one lol

@crazyprayingmantis5596

21 күн бұрын

@@Matasky2010 I do 😉

Probably not going to get comp'd a copy of this, but I'm eyeing a 2014 remaster for $10.

I sent you a born again vertigo a while back also! ❤ not sure if it was 🇺🇸 or 🇬🇧 though.

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

22 күн бұрын

It’s Uk Richard and it’s right here 😎

I've had a US original I had the 2011 rhino reissue by Kevin Gray and I have a WWA press which has the VO6 samper same as the swirl The WWA original press is so much better than the original Warner brother or the earlier rhino reissue better everywhere bottom end sonics detail harmonic structure The crispness of the transients. All the Sonic richness of a first pressing versus what a reissue lacks. UK had the original UK tape. The US got the copy to make their records from. But like you said what is your favorite flavor.

@Matasky2010

21 күн бұрын

The 'crispness of the transients' should never be mentioned when listening to Black Sabbath. Joker.

I missed the rhino and jumped on a sus greenie ? It turned out to be a Diamond for just under $30. Brilliant. I’ve got two masters, one artisan and a white WB repress? What was going on with WB pressing in later 70’s-they sound awful. The only WB album I can think of that sounds good is Tusk, and not every version. Should have got the Devo. That white label warners is ….hmmm? RCA seemed to be able to make great sounding pressings at the same time. Dynaflex sounds good on my system. Maybe it was Heavens Gate that sank WB.

the green label better than the UK vertigo?? JUDAS!😁

@mazzysmusic

22 күн бұрын

It is!

Best quality/price version, the artisans copy

Pretty sure this one has been beaten to death

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL

20 күн бұрын

Without a doubt