Sabbath Thoughts (Rhino High Fidelity Series)

[@MelindaMurphy]

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]

Thanks Melinda!

[@fidelios_frequency]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@fluffyrecords]

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 😁

[@NickP333]

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]

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

[@psychedelicbadger4092]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

You do have a point! Badass.

[@psychedelicbadger4092]

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

[@mazzysmusic]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Times flies doesn’t it 🤪

[@LifelongMusicJunkie]

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

[@FleagleSangria]

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

[@dimebagdave77]

Enjoyed it man.beautiful set up✌️ thanks for your review

[@dimitripolzin6096]

Thanks for this video ! Good moment watching : )

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

As always enjoyed the video

[@seekingathread]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Cheers Dom!

[@YAMAHA808]

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]

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

[@fts81]

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

[@davidellis5141]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Cheers David!

[@CBT5777]

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

[@theboomerscalper]

you made the correct conclusion.

[@mikep8683]

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

[@Localbandography]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Bam! Score

[@VUmeters]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Lol

I have the green label in excellent shape.

[@johnmoreno96]

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]

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

[@davepounds8924]

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]

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

[@Richardm1981]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

It’s Uk Richard and it’s right here 😎

[@redcomusic]

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

[@TheDigitalGramophone]

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]

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

[@thoronmetal108]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Cheers Thor!

[@cahabatunes380]

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]

One will show up …

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

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

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

See… now I have to get one 🤓

[@Matasky2010]

Probably because nobody has one lol

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@@Matasky2010 I do 😉

[@pinkrudy]

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

[@mazzysmusic]

It is!

[@GIBKEL]

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.

[@RocknRonni]

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]

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

[@GordonPyzik]

Original pressings equal. MORE TONAL COLOR. MORE CLARITY. MORE SOUNDSTAGE FOCUS. DAM. MORE EVERYTHING.

[@BarryBailey]

Those black inner sleeves are trash. I have five Rhino Hi-Fis, each has split within two listens if they didn't ship split to begin with.

[@bf9616]

Best quality/price version, the artisans copy

[@timbaker7013]

Pretty sure this one has been beaten to death

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Without a doubt