I don't understand why all this hype for a vinyl source pressing at 50$, expecially you who always search for audiophile pressings. I can understand that Noble Records try to sell their stock saying that this was done right (they usually to sell Guerssen releases thatcare the same vinyl dource in their 99% of their cataloge).

Where?

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

If you feeling stressed listen to any one of these Albums to chill out, you'll soon be easy skankin' bredren

Anyone know how much the picture disc is worth?

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

Cant wait for mine to arrive in Australia.

Bought this from Dillon, fantastic.

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

virginUK warnerbrosUS

Wow, you got some amazing pick ups1

Love this video and your passion.

BEWARE! Buying from RHINO online store. The WORST at getting out orders and ATROCIOUS customer service. Plenty of threads on line with many customers having issues / problems with shipping, packaging and customer service or the lack of…I have been waiting for two weeks for a HI- Fidelity reissue. NO conformation, NO communication and NO idea when my order is shipping???? No return information / feature on the website and NO phone number????? I got lucky and found the number from one of the threads online. I spoke to someone and they are going to try???? to find out what the problem is…UNBELIEVABLE! Still no current update???? Starting to lose my patience…getting ready to call the BBB, Trade Commission and my credit card company . I am not the only one experiencing these issues / problems. Plenty of similar complaints online Again BEWARE! Not sure if the hassle and grief is worth purchasing from RHINO? Total joke!

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

Pretty sure this one has been beaten to death

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

Cool video...thanks. Patrick has so much knowledge and is a cool guy.

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….✌

I am thinking of getting one of these to run into my Rogue 66 magnum and on to the Decware zen amp. BUT, my cartridge is MC. How do you feel it will handle a Denon SUT in the chain?

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

Thanks for this video ! Good moment watching : )

you made the correct conclusion.

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

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

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.

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

As always enjoyed the video

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.

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.

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

Best quality/price version, the artisans copy

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 😁

Nice haul bro very nice I have the pixies Doolittle on the mofi very nice sounding record. All my kids love this monkey's gone to heaven because they heard me play it so much when they were little kids in the car. And yes Depeche mode and Alice in chains to name a few. 😊

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.

Bob awesome finds that Janes Addiction and Soundgarden looks amazing that’s definitely was someone that took care of their records . Your timing was perfect you have an amazing collection brother love that Tribe Low End Theory and love that Pixies I grab a couple of Pixies this year. You have a great Half Price Books honey hole .

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

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

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

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

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

Great channel and info on lots of great music. Chris Cornell and Sound garden❤ so good! people have just quit appreciating so very much somewhere down the road since that era. Thanks for an awesome effort and intention to consistently change that ! I am a fan ♥️ 10:51

The year the music died was 1998.

Low End Theory is a classic!! My favorite!!!!

Nice haul!