Black Sabbath – Paranoid

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

WARNING: Hyperbole alert.

Slays my 1976 UK NEMS copy, the clarity is phenomenal.
The drumming is revealled in technocolor, my foot was tapping madly.
Like a blanket had been removed from my speakers.
The bass was visceral, you could hear the percussive hits on the strings.
Gold medal remaster.
The only track removing the gloom/murk didn't work on was Planet Caravan which is dreamier and more psychedelic on the old version.

Pressing is flat, no glitches, as usual with the Rhino High Fidelity, the heavy card sleeves are too big for standard outer sleeves and very tight (I just slip the sleeved record inside the folded insert sheet and it slides in much easier).

HOLY MOLY! This is an exceptional pressing - sounds f***ing immense. Don't care about it being 'unnumbered' this is about as good as it gets.

This pressing is HOT! Easily one of the loudest records I have.

I may have to return mine. It sounds fantastic as others have noted . Except for Rat Salad. The right channel on just that one song is muffled and distorted. Bizarre as the rest sounds amazing.