Black Sabbath - We Sold Our Soul For Rock 'N' Roll (1976)

UK NEMS Double Vinyl LP | NELD 101 | Gatefold Sleeve | VG/VG+

A superb collection of early Black Sabbath classics, We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll brings together some of the most influential heavy metal recordings ever made.

Released as a double-album compilation in 1976, it showcases the pioneering sound of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, featuring recordings from 1969–1975.

From the unmistakable opening of Black Sabbath to legendary tracks including Paranoid, Iron Man, War Pigs and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, this collection captures the dark riffs, powerful rhythms and unmistakable atmosphere that helped define heavy metal.

This UK NEMS Records edition comes in its original gatefold picture sleeve and features the distinctive A2/B2/C2/D2 matrix configuration, including a corrected matrix inscription on Side One.

Record Details

Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll
Release Year: 1976
Recording Period: 1969–1975
Country: United Kingdom
Label: NEMS Records
Catalogue Number: NELD 101
Format: 2 × 12" Vinyl LP, Stereo, 33⅓ RPM
Sleeve: Original Gatefold Picture Sleeve
Genre: Heavy Metal / Hard Rock / Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout Information

Side One: NELD 101 – B2 scratched out – A2 TB
Side Two: NELD 101 – B2 TB
Side Three: NELD 101 – C2 TB
Side Four: NELD 101 – D2 TB

The scratched-out B2 inscription on Side One is a distinctive manufacturing detail useful for identifying this particular UK NEMS variant.

Condition Report

Vinyl – Very Good (VG)

Both records, covering all four sides, have been visually graded VG in accordance with Goldmine grading standards. They show signs of previous handling and use consistent with this grade.

Gatefold Sleeve – Very Good Plus (VG+)

The original gatefold picture sleeve is graded VG+, showing light signs of age, storage and handling consistent with its condition.

Please examine the photographs carefully, as they show the actual records and sleeve offered for sale.

Track Listing

Side One

Black Sabbath

The Wizard

Warning

Side Two

Paranoid

War Pigs

Iron Man

Side Three

Tomorrow's Dream

Fairies Wear Boots

Changes

Sweet Leaf

Children of the Grave

Side Four

Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

Am I Going Insane (Radio)

Laguna Sunrise

Snowblind

N.I.B.

Our Grading & Preparation Standards

Every record and sleeve is individually inspected and visually graded in accordance with the recognised Goldmine Grading Standard.

All records are visually graded only and have not been play-tested.

The photographs show the actual item you will receive, not stock images.

Records are carefully cleaned before dispatch and securely packaged to help protect them during transit.

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