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 - 2nd - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £75.00, $93.75, €90.00 (New Item) (arrived 21-Nov-2024 09:03)
BLACK SABBATH Paranoid (1970 UK second issue 8-track vinyl LP on the Vertigo label with large 'swirl' logo, matt gatefold picture sleeve without the 'Big Bear' credits on the inside and comes complete with the poly 'swirl' inner. The sleeve displays some light general wear, with a catalogue sticker to the front and a small area of paper loss to the reverse. The labels are both clean with some light spindle marks and the vinyl has a scattering of light scuffs. Overall a Very Good example, and still a respectable play copy) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Black Sabbath - Born Again - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $62.50, €60.00 (New Item) (arrived 12-Nov-2024 18:00)
BLACK SABBATH Born Again (1983 UK 9-track vinyl LP, the eleventh studio album by the English heavy metal band featuring Ian Gillan on vocals. Glossy picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve shows only light wear and the vinyl remainsin excellent condition with few indications of play VERL8)
- Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy - 180gm - UK - vinyl LP - £30.00, $37.50, €36.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 06-Nov-2024 18:00)
BLACK SABBATH Technical Ecstasy (2001 UK Limited Edition re-issue Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl 8-track LP in picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played CMHLP243)
- Black Sabbath - Sabotage - 180gm - UK - vinyl LP - £40.00, $50.00, €48.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 06-Nov-2024 18:00)
BLACK SABBATH Sabotage - 180gm (2001 UK Limited Edition re-issue Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl 8-track LP in gatefold picture sleeve. The hypestickered textured sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played CMHLP195) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - 180gm - UK - vinyl LP - £75.00, $93.75, €90.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 06-Nov-2024 18:00)
BLACK SABBATH Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (2001 UK Limited Edition re-issue Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl 8-track LP in gatefold picture sleeve with lyric inner. The hypestickered sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played CMHLP179) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - 2nd + Inner - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £80.00, $100.00, €96.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 06-Nov-2024 18:00)
BLACK SABBATH Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973 UK second issue 8-track vinyl LP with silver label logo, complete with textured lyric inner, gatefold picture sleeve with the inside image going all the way to the outer edges without a border & the rear stating 'Manufactured and printed in England' with no reference to 'Howards Printers'. This issue is identicle to the first, but has 'Album concept and design: Pacific Eye & Ear...' credit in bold on the reverse of the sleeve WWA005) See'More Info' ...
- Black Sabbath - Heaven And Hell - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £55.00, $68.75, €66.00 (New Item) (arrived 12-Nov-2024 14:38)
BLACK SABBATH Heaven And Hell (1980 UK 8-track vinyl LP, a return to form for Sabbath despite Ozzy's departure, with the former Elf & Rainbow singer Ronnie James Dio proving a more than worthy replacement. The glossy picture sleeve shows justlight shelfwear to the edges while the vinyl has the odd faint cosmetic hairline mark and minimal signs of play)
- Black Sabbath - Born Again - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $62.50, €60.00 (New Item) (arrived 12-Nov-2024 14:40)
BLACK SABBATH Born Again (1983 UK 9-track vinyl LP, the eleventh studio album by the English heavy metal band featuring Ian Gillan on vocals. Glossy picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve shows only light wear and the vinyl remainsin excellent condition with few indications of play VERL8)
- Black Sabbath - Live At Last - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $25.00, €24.00 (New Item) (arrived 12-Nov-2024 14:43)
BLACK SABBATH Live At Last (1980 UK 9-track vinyl LP released by Nem Records with picture labels, considered unofficial at the time as it was released without permission from the band - Recorded at Manchester and The Rainbow Theatre in Londonduring March 1973, this was intended to be released but, being unhappy with the results, the band shelved the project until former manager, Patrick Meehan, arranged the release in 1980. The band eventually came to acknowledge the recording andissued the whole album as part of the two disc live compilation 'Past Lives' in 2002. The glossy picture sleeve shows some shelfwear to the edges / corners and the vinyl itself has only light signs of play BS001)
- Black Sabbath - Live At Last - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $25.00, €24.00 (New Item) (arrived 12-Nov-2024 18:00)
BLACK SABBATH Live At Last (1980 UK 9-track vinyl LP released by Nem Records with picture labels, considered unofficial at the time as it was released without permission from the band - Recorded at Manchester and The Rainbow Theatre in Londonduring March 1973, this was intended to be released but, being unhappy with the results, the band shelved the project until former manager, Patrick Meehan, arranged the release in 1980. The band eventually came to acknowledge the recording andissued the whole album as part of the two disc live compilation 'Past Lives' in 2002. The glossy picture sleeve shows some shelfwear to the edges / corners and the vinyl itself has only light signs of play BS001)
Hi my name is samantha ,
I really need some help ,
I have a black sabbath cloth poster , i have spent hours and hours trying to find somethimg about it on the internet , i do think that it may be very rare i have some pictures i would love to send u to look at and maybe someone can point me in the right direction on whom to speak too about possibly the value
Thanks from Canada
Samantha
Thanks for your comment Samantha, our buyer Stephen will be in touch if not already. Cathryn
Hi
I have a 1970 serial vertigo with the misspelled “ossie” on the inner sleeve I believe this is a valuable record?
How do I authenticate this ?
Hello, thank you for your message. We will come back to you directly at the email you have provided. Thanks, Glen