Black Sabbath – 13

Somewhat funny, that this limited box-set crammed with stuff from THE!!! Heavy Metal band doesn't add any collector's value for more than 10 years now and can still be bought for the original retail price; I don't get it...... compared to all the crap on the market!

Killer album. A great way for this band to end it on. Rick Ruben being involved is awesome as well as Brad Wilk on the drums. He adds a modern touch.

Recorded sound is outstanding. Soundstage is medium-sized, not as wide as I expected. It is incredible luxury to have this spread out over two LPs and I applaud the producers for that decision. Beautiful gatefold, striking album art, printed inners, very nice package overall. Incredible label on the records completes a stunning package. From the first note of the first riff, this sounds exactly as you wish Sabbath to sound. Ozzy's voice is nothing short of miraculous; he sounds the same in his mid-60s as he did in his early 20s when Sabbath recorded their first album. I picked up a clean copy in my local shop for $25, which tells me that copies on discogs are probably overpriced. But I consider it a huge bargain at that price because I am going to get a lot of enjoyment out of listening to this. Wonderful album!

I am very happy with the quality of the recording. The album itself is fantastic.

Finally got my set up tuned and fixed, this album sounds fuckin' amazing. FAR better than the CD its not even close. This is probably the only good way to listen to this album due to the excessive amount of compression that was put on it.

Both records are a little warped. But it doesn’t affect the sound at all. As far as the sound quality goes, it might be the best sounding Sabbath in my collection. Excellent bass and great vocal clarity from Ozzy. Sound is outstanding.

I bought this Album just now, because all the time it was not available. Unfortunately both vinyls are bent like a wok-pan. This is already my 2nd delivery and both versions has the same problem. I can see that the foil around the cover is very closely. Also the OIS (carton) is very small, so vinyl is press inside. The inner sleve is not well protected. So if you pull out the vinyl, it is only possible with touching vinyl and strong pulling. Scratches are already on vinyl by first use due to this procedure. Can anybody confirm that the vinyls are bent like a wok pan? Maybe this is only in 2023 versions. Earlier versions produced in 2013 may be better.

perfect sound, no pops no crackles, big smile to my face enjoyed listening. no marks to vinyl nice orange pressing. happy with mpo, can't see what the fuss is? perfect in all ways. linn naim kef .

What about the loudness level? Is it the same as on a CD?

I’ve had this in my collection since release and I haven’t gotten around to listening to it until now. It sounds phenomenal! Very deep and thick sound, some call it warm. Just sounds great and the vinyl itself is clean and flat.