Black Sabbath – Paranoid (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 1996, Essential! Records ESM CD 302)

Why This CD Matters
Paranoid established Black Sabbath as pioneers of heavy metal and contains many of the band's defining songs. Featuring classics such as "War Pigs," "Paranoid," and "Iron Man," the album remains a cornerstone of rock history and an essential recording for metal fans.

Collector Note
1996 UK remastered reissue on Essential! Records, catalog numbers ESM CD 302 and GAS 0000302ESM. While not an original pressing, this edition remains a desirable and accessible way to own one of the most influential albums of the 1970s.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of handling and no significant playback-affecting marks
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with clean pages and minimal handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Label: Essential! Records – ESM CD 302, GAS 0000302ESM
Country: UK
Released: 1996
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
War Pigs 7:57
Paranoid 2:52
Planet Caravan 4:34
Iron Man 5:56
Electric Funeral 4:52
Hand Of Doom 7:07
Rat Salad 2:30
Fairies Wear Boots 6:14

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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