Rumor has it that the infamous ‘ugly’ Black Sabbath “Born Again” album cover, released after Ozzy Osbourne was fired, happened because the designer Steve Joule submitted ugly art hoping it wouldn’t get used, because he was working on Ozzy’s sleeve tattoos at the time, and didn’t want to jeopardize his relationship.

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)

light hairlines on both records, plays well with slight crackle - firm VG+. moderate aesthetic wear + small splits along the seams, original mercury sleeves.

Notes:

Original USA pressing on a Vertigo ''swirl'' label in a gatefold cover.

Label variation: sides B and D do not have song credits after track lists. Compare to [r=5226255].

Note: Side C has "Side A" printed on it.
666 insert included (see images)
Letter insert (see photos) may only be for promo, but no other indication of promo on release. Letter is dated May 9th, 1972 and LP was first issued in February of 1972.
Note in gatefold: "This work was recorded under the influence of "SAHLEP"

On the back cover, down in center:
Composed, arranged and produced by Vangelis Papathanassiou
All compositions Copyright ©1970 by Vangelis Papathanassiou. Reprinted by permission.

A1. The System 0:23
A2. Babylon 2:51
A3. Loud, Loud, Loud 2:37
A4. The Four Horsemen 5:57
A5. The Lamb 4:34
A6. The Seventh Seal 1:30
B1. Aegian Sea 5:25
B2. Seven Bowls 1:25
B3. The Wakening Beast 1:07
B4. Lament 2:55
B5. The Marching Beast 2:00
B6. The Battle Of The Locusts 0:56
B7. Do It 1:45
B8. Tribulation 0:32
B9. The Beast 2:23
B10. Ofis 0:17
C1. Seven Trumpets 0:30
C2. Altamont 4:45
C3. The Wedding Of The Lamb 3:35
C4. The Capture Of The Beast 2:15
C5. ∞ 5:16
C6. Hic Et Nunc 3:00
D1. All The Seats Were Occupied 19:27
D2. Break 2:55

Matrix / Runout VEL-2-500A-M2
Matrix / Runout -1-1 G.K. PR
Matrix / Runout VEL-2-500-B 1
Matrix / Runout -1-1 G.K. PR
Matrix / Runout VEL-2-500C-M2
Matrix / Runout -1-1 PR
Matrix / Runout VEL-2-500D-M2
Matrix / Runout -1-1 G.K. PR

Manufactured By Mercury Record Productions, Inc.
Distributed By Mercury Record Productions, Inc.
Recorded At Europa Sonar

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Weight 1.01 lbs