Black Sabbath – Paranoid

mine sounds absolutely amazing! massive sound with drums and guitar that hit you hard in the face! cant speak for others but mine had a tad bit of surface noise only visible between songs and only effected planet caravan a little bit. bur overall I'm satisfied and is absolutely worth it for the 40 USD i paid for it.

My copy has the laminated cover, side A is 6360011 1Y//1▽420 1 5 7, side B is 6360011 2Y//1▽420 11 27.
I don't know if it's from 1971, as indicated by Discogs, or from 1970, I only know that it devastatingly destroys my Rhino High Fidelity copy and the Japanese pressing NEMS – SP18-5011 from 1980!!
An ancestral, visceral and turbid sound that enters your soul.

I'm imprest ! This got the guts, clarity and dynamic. Perfect !
I have, long time ago, the first French pressing wich I, still like; it retains the gloom from the originals but with clarity. Unfortunatly it has many hairlines and this results to many clics and pops...beacause of the shi**y paper sleeve...pfffff. Always wanted to find a clean copy ( or the first US green press) but now good luck with actual prices...
I have listen to the first UK (once/was in bad shape), first German (youtube), first green label US Warner (lossless copy) and of the course the first French and a later copy (end of 70's). Always preferd the French...and the green US wich is probably mixed differently.

This, for me, is a significative step further and probably the definitive version. So vivid !
Quality printed cover and nice booklet; analog remaster and nicely pressed......Homerun ! We want more like that !

N°1: This one
N°2: First French / First US
N°3: First UK

I do agree this is outstanding sounding but my US cream label from the late 70s, which is mint, ain't too far behind and is still very exciting. I'm a little torn between the two to be honest. This rhino is just slightly more refined and cleaner sounding but not to the utmost extreme. The guitar on the rhino sounds a tad louder and has more crunch to it as well. I'm curious what people hear when comparing to mint condition Artisan green label pressings.

If you can't get your hands on the recent Rhino Hi Fi, this is an excellent lower cost option. Excellent sonics! AAA.

I have a UK 1973 'Spaceship' press and the lauded 1980 Japanese NEMS. This is at least as good as either of those (more expensive) pressings. Honestly, this unnumbered edition is an absolute no-brainer; take it from someone who has gone through MANY pressings of this album.

My copy sounds great and free of unwanted noise. It’s just the crappy paper inner sleeve that’s a big let down.

I never leave reviews, this release is one of the best sounding records I’ve ever heard. The channel separation is insane, the bass slams, it’s incredibly dynamic, and I didn’t hear a single pop or click on my first play right out of the shrink wrap…oh and it’s an absolute classic that everyone should own.

Anyone know if this is shipping right now directly from rhino or on pre-order?

About time Rhino released the numbered version a few weeks ago.

Absolutely freakin' amazing to hear this so clear, loud and Rockin' with a nice soundstage.
Get this now if you love even just this all killer no filler classic album