Black Sabbath are the undisputed godfathers of heavy metal. The towering riffs of Tony Iommi set the band apart from many of the blues rock based bands of their time, while Ozzy Osbourne’s unique vocals added an extra layer of darkness Geezer Butlers looming bass and Bill Ward’s death march drumming.
They are one still one of the most collectable metal bands out there, with new fans being made daily who are looking to track down rare vinyl and memorabilia. You can see just a small selection of the highlights we currently have in stock below, as well as watch a video on some of the items we have had. You can browse our full catalogue at eil.com.
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BLACK SABBATH Sabotage (Archive quality rare 1975 UK first issue 8-track vinyl LP with ‘Nems Records & Tapes’ logo and catalogue number ‘9119 001’, textured picture sleeve with the same catalogue number on the spine & the back. The sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint – an outstanding one owner copy with no need to upgrade!).
BLACK SABBATH Vol. 4 (Rare 1972 UK first press 10-track LP on the small ‘swirl’ label without ‘Made In England’ text, matt gatefold picture sleeve with integral four page colour photo booklet, ‘VO Price Code’ lettering on reverse and no track times inside. By 1972 the swirl inner was no longer being used, instead a poly lined white sleeve was used printed with ‘Plastic Bags Can Be Dangerous’, this example includes the correct inner and is dated ‘0872’. The sleeve on this copy has minimal wear with just very light edge scuffing, the labels have just a couple of light spindle marks however the vinyl shows very little signs of play. This is by far one the best example we have seen in a long time, a really oustanding copy of this almost fifty year old pressing).
BLACK SABBATH The Best Of Black Sabbath (Rare 1971 Japanese-only 8-track ‘swirl’ label LP compilation, housed in a superb & unique textured gatefold picture sleeve with integral four-page booklet featuring a colour picture of the band, English lyrics & Japanese biographical details. The heavy duty sleeve is Excellent with a little faint natural foxing inside & by the spine & the vinyl is nice & clean & in Excellent condition with minimal play – a really nice example of this rare pressing! FD-94).
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- Black Sabbath - Paranoid - Dutch - vinyl LP - £25.00, $32.25, €29.00 (New Item) (arrived 11-Apr-2025 16:21)
BLACK SABBATH Paranoid (1976 Dutch NEMS issue of the 1970 8-track LP, housed in a matte gatefold picture sleeve with 'Printed & made by Almere Printing bv, Holland' print on the inside right panel. The sleeve shows some notable edgewear and a small bump to the opening side whilst the vinyl is clean & grades EX/EX- with just faint paper scuffs not affecting play NEL6003) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid EP - Clear Vinyl - UK - 12" vinyl - £95.00, $122.55, €110.20 (New Item) (arrived 07-Apr-2025 12:36)
BLACK SABBATH Paranoid (1982 UK limited edition 4-track 33rpm 12" EP pressed on Clear Vinyl, also including War Pigs, Iron Man and Fairies Wear Boots. The glossy picture sleeve displays some general wear, mainly to the edges and the vinyl looks barely played 12NEX01)
- Black Sabbath - Mob Rules - 1st - Misprinted Label - EX - French - vinyl LP - £50.00, $64.50, €58.00 (New Item) (arrived 02-Apr-2025 16:00)
BLACK SABBATH Mob Rules (1981 first French pressed edition 9-track vinyl LP with TWO mis-spellings on the Side One black & silver 'spaceship' labels ['Bulter' instead of Butler and Track 5 is listed as 'Mob Brules' rather than Mob Rules'], later corrected & repressed - Their tenth studio album, the second to feature Ronnie James Dio on vocals and the first with Vinny Appice on drums. The picture sleeve does have some shelfwear evident to the edges but the vinyl remain in EX condition)
- Black Sabbath - Live Evil - VG - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £20.00, $25.80, €23.20 (New Item) (arrived 03-Apr-2025 13:59)
BLACK SABBATH Live Evil (1983 UK orange label 14-track double LP, featuring the band fronted by Ronnie James Dio thundering through a set that includes Neon Knights, War Pigs, Iron Man & more. The gatefold picture sleeve is Very Good with somepaper marks over time yet both vinyl discs still look barely ever played, remaining in Excellent condition SAB10)
- Black Sabbath - Live Evil: Super Deluxe Edition - UK - vinyl box set - £99.99, $128.99, €115.99 (Back In Stock) (arrived 03-Apr-2025 16:00)
BLACK SABBATH Live Evil: Super Deluxe Edition (2023 UK/EU Super Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition FOUR VINYL LP Box Set comprising newly remastered and remixed versions of their 1983 first official live album which features live recordings from their performances in Seattle, Dallas and San Antonio on 23rd-24th April and 12th-13th May 1982. Complete with bonus extras including a 1982 Mob Rules Tour replica concert book, a 40-page book with photos, artwork & liner notes plus a 1982 Mob Rules Tour replica colour poster, all four discs are housed within two gatefold picture sleeves and a 13" x 13" x 1.5" two-piece picture box. The outer box shows just a little scuffing to the back and edges, however the contents are in Near Mint condition with the vinyl are Near Mint with no obvious signs of play)
- Black Sabbath - Live Evil - VG - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £20.00, $25.80, €23.20 (New Item) (arrived 03-Apr-2025 16:00)
BLACK SABBATH Live Evil (1983 UK orange label 14-track double LP, featuring the band fronted by Ronnie James Dio thundering through a set that includes Neon Knights, War Pigs, Iron Man & more. The gatefold picture sleeve is Very Good with somepaper marks over time yet both vinyl discs still look barely ever played, remaining in Excellent condition SAB10)
- Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality - Laminated Sleeve Printed in England - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $25.80, €23.20 (New Item) (arrived 04-Apr-2025 16:07)
BLACK SABBATH Master Of Reality (1976 UK NEMS 8-track vinyl LP, issued in a laminated sleeve slightly different to other editions & printed in England by James Upton Ltd, featuring the title printed as an outline rather than grey-filled. The sleeve shows some notable wear, with a small split to the top seam, some laminate lift and a little sticker remnants on the back. The vinyl shows only light signs of play. A Very Good play copy, priced advantageously NEL6004) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid - 2nd - EX - FL - UK - vinyl LP - £195.00, $251.55, €226.20 (New Item) (arrived 05-Apr-2025 13:54)
BLACK SABBATH Paranoid (1970 UK second issue 8-track vinyl LP on the Vertigo label with large 'swirl' logo, front laminated gatefold picture sleeve without the 'Big Bear' credits on the inside, complete with poly 'swirl' inner. The sleeves manufactured for this album are known for easily picking up marks, this copy has some very light general shelfwear and a little edge/spine creasing - all very minimal and in keeping with an VG+ grade. The labels have just a few light spindle marks andthe vinyl shows just a few light cosmetic marks and minimal sign of play leaving it a nice Excellent. A really nice example) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality - Laminated Sleeve Printed in England - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $25.80, €23.20 (Back In Stock) (arrived 05-Apr-2025 16:00)
BLACK SABBATH Master Of Reality (1976 UK NEMS 8-track vinyl LP, issued in a laminated sleeve slightly different to other editions & printed in England by James Upton Ltd, featuring the title printed as an outline rather than grey-filled. The sleeve shows some notable wear, with a small split to the top seam, some laminate lift and a little sticker remnants on the back. The vinyl shows only light signs of play. A Very Good play copy, priced advantageously NEL6004) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid - 2nd - EX - FL - UK - vinyl LP - £195.00, $251.55, €226.20 (Back In Stock) (arrived 07-Apr-2025 16:00)
BLACK SABBATH Paranoid (1970 UK second issue 8-track vinyl LP on the Vertigo label with large 'swirl' logo, front laminated gatefold picture sleeve without the 'Big Bear' credits on the inside, complete with poly 'swirl' inner. The sleeves manufactured for this album are known for easily picking up marks, this copy has some very light general shelfwear and a little edge/spine creasing - all very minimal and in keeping with an VG+ grade. The labels have just a few light spindle marks andthe vinyl shows just a few light cosmetic marks and minimal sign of play leaving it a nice Excellent. A really nice example) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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