Black Sabbath – Live At Last

1980 UK Original Vinyl Pressing – NEMS Records

Artist: Black Sabbath
Title: Live At Last
Label: NEMS Records
Catalogue Number: BS 001
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1980
Pressing Year: 1980
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Stereo / Mono: Stereo
Genre: Heavy Metal / Hard Rock

Description

Live At Last is the classic live Black Sabbath recording featuring the original line-up of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. Recorded in 1973, it captures the band at the height of their early heavy-metal era, featuring live versions of War Pigs, Paranoid, Snowblind and Children Of The Grave.

Pressing Notes

This is the original 1980 UK NEMS Records vinyl pressing, catalogue BS 001. The album was released in July 1980 and was initially issued without the band's approval, making it an unusual and highly collectible entry in the Black Sabbath catalogue.

The UK original is found with either NEMS picture labels or black NEMS labels, with the BS 001 catalogue number. The recording was made during Black Sabbath's 1973 concerts at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester and the Rainbow Theatre in London.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Tomorrow's Dream

2. Sweet Leaf

3. Killing Yourself To Live

4. Cornucopia

5. Snowblind

6. Children Of The Grave

Side Two

1. War Pigs

2. Wicked World

3. Paranoid

Additional Information

• Original 1980 UK pressing

• NEMS Records

• Catalogue number: BS 001

• 12" Vinyl LP

• 33⅓ RPM

• Stereo

• Nine-track live album

• Features the original Black Sabbath line-up

• Recorded in 1973

• Recorded at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester and Rainbow Theatre, London

• Produced from recordings by Patrick Meehan

• Features War Pigs, Paranoid, Snowblind and Children Of The Grave

• Later incorporated into the Past Lives compilation

• Highly collectible early Black Sabbath live release

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Overall Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

The sleeve remains in very good plus condition with only minor signs of handling and storage. The vinyl is also VG+, displaying only light signs of previous play while retaining a strong overall appearance.

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM): Virtually flawless, with little or no evidence of handling or play.

Excellent (EX): Extremely well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Excellent overall condition with minor signs of handling or play.

Very Good (VG): Noticeable signs of use, but still a strong and enjoyable copy.

Good Plus (G+): More pronounced wear and surface marks, but remains playable.

Good (G): Significant signs of use and wear, but still playable.

Shipping

All records are carefully inspected, conservatively graded and securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners to ensure they arrive safely.