PARANOID (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY R2R)
PARANOID (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY R2R)
PARANOID (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY R2R)
PARANOID (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY R2R)

Black Sabbath

PARANOID (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY R2R)

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Limited Edition Of 500, Exclusive To Rhino.com

In September 1970, PARANOID solidified the band’s status as the Godfathers of Heavy Metal. Brooding anthems like “Iron Man,” “War Pigs,” and the frenetic title track combined unforgettable hooks with unbridled power, while the atmospheric “Planet Caravan” revealed their dynamic depth. The album topped the U.K. charts and peaked at #12 in the U.S., where it sold more than four million copies. Today, it ranks as one of the greatest and most influential metal albums of all time.

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Once the gold standard for serious listeners, reel-to-reel delivers studio-quality sound — bringing the master tape experience into your home.

Each Reel-to-Reel title is duplicated in real time from 1:1 copies of the U.S. analog master tapes, faithfully reflecting the source. The result is a master-quality listening experience that captures the full dynamics of the recording without the surface noise or groove wear of vinyl. Produced to the IEC standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5-inch metal reels, these releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields. 

These 15 i.p.s. half-track 1/4" reel-to-reel tapes are produced to the IEC equalization standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5" metal reels. These releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.

Originating in Germany in 1928, the reel-to-reel recording process produces pristine sound. It has been favored by audiophiles and musicians since its commercial debut in the late 1940s, with pioneers like Jack Mullin and Ampex introducing this format to singer Bing Crosby. The magnetic tape format gave musicians the ability to re-record, erase, and edit their recordings—features that had not been available before.

Reel-to-Reel builds on Rhino High Fidelity’s dedication to premium sound, pairing essential albums with the unrivaled warmth of reel-to-reel. Celebrating the enduring appeal of analog sound, the series offers collectors a format that preserves music exactly as it was meant to be heard.

  1. “War Pigs” / “Luke’s Wall”
  2. “Paranoid”
  3. “Planet Caravan”
  4. “Iron Man”
  5. “Electric Funeral”
  6. “Hand Of Doom”
  7. “Rat Salad”
  8. “Jack The Stripper” / “Fairies Wear Boots”

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