
Black Sabbath
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Black Sabbath were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. The band helped define the genre with their first three albums Black Sabbath (1970), Paranoid (1970) and Master of Reality (1971). Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history.
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Black Sabbath ) 1970 (Black & Purple Splatter Vinyl 2022)
The Fabulous Vinyl LifeYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Black Sabbath is the debut studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released on 13 February 1970 by Vertigo Records in the UK and on 1 June 1970 by Warner Bros. Records in the US. The album is widely regarded as the 1st true heavy metal album, and the opening track, "Black Sabbath", has been referred to as the 1st doom metal song. Black Sabbath received generally negative reviews from critics upon its release but was a commercial success, reaching number 8 on the UK Albums Charts and number 23 on the US Billboard Top LPs chart. It has retrospectively garnered reappraisal as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time. Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne – lead vocals, harmonica, tambourine Tony Iommi – guitar Geezer Butler – bass Bill Ward – drums 🔘 Side 1: Black Sabbath The Wizard Behind the Wall of Sleep N.I.B. 🔘 Side 2: Evil Woman Sleeping Village Warning727 views 3 comments -
Black Sabbath ) Paranoid ) 1970
The Fabulous Vinyl LifeYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Paranoid is the 2nd studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released on 18 September 1970 by Vertigo Records in the UK and on 7 January 1971 by Warner Bros. Records in the US. The album contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only Top 20 hit, reaching number 4 on the UK charts. Paranoid is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time, often cited as a key influence for the development of the genre as well as one of its earliest albums. Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne – vocals Tony Iommi – guitar, flute Geezer Butler – bass guitar Bill Ward – drums, congas 🔘 Side 1: War Pigs Paranoid Planet Caravan Iron Man 🔘 Side 2: Electric Funeral Hand of Doom Rat Salad Fairies Wear Boots492 views 1 comment -
Black Sabbath ) Master of Reality ) 1971
The Fabulous Vinyl LifeYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Master of Reality is the 3rd studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in August 1971 by Vertigo Records. It is regarded by some critics as the foundation of doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. Produced by Rodger Bain, who also produced the band's prior 2 albums, Master of Reality was recorded at Island Studios in London from February to April 1971. Guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler downtuned their instruments during the production, achieving what Iommi called a "bigger, heavier sound". Master of Reality peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and number 8 on the US Billboard 200. Though negatively received by critics on release, the album is now considered one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time. It was certified 2X platinum by RIAA after having sold over 2 million copies in the US. Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne – lead vocals Tony Iommi – guitar, synthesizer, flute, piano, acoustic guitar, cough Geezer Butler – bass guitar Bill Ward – drums, percussion, sleigh bells 🔘 Side 1: Sweet Leaf After Forever Embryo Children of the Grave 🔘 Side 2: Orchid Lord of This World Solitude Into the Void551 views 1 comment -
Black Sabbath ) Vol. 4 ) 1972
The Fabulous Vinyl LifeYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Vol. 4 is the 4th studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in September 1972. The album was originally to be titled Snowblind in reference to both the song Snowblind and the amount of cocaine they took while recording. However, the record label thought this was too edgy and retitled the album Vol. 4 and changed the artwork while the band was on vacation. While most critics of the era were dismissive of the album, it achieved gold status in less than a month, and was the band's 4th consecutive release to sell 1 million copies in the US. Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne – vocals Tony Iommi – guitars, piano, mellotron Geezer Butler – bass, mellotron Bill Ward – drums, percussion 🔘 Side 1: Wheels of Confusion Tomorrow's Dream Changes FX Supernaut 🔘 Side 2: Snowblind Cornucopia Laguna Sunrise St. Vitus Dance Under the Sun510 views -
Black Sabbath ) Sabbath Bloody Sabbath ) 1973
The Fabulous Vinyl LifeYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is the 5th studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in November 1973. It was produced by the band and recorded at Morgan Studios in London in September 1973. The writing process for the album, which began in Los Angeles, California, was initially hampered in part by the band's substance abuse and fatigue following their 1972–1973 world tour in support of their previous album, Vol. 4. The band then relocated to Clearwell Castle in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, where guitarist Tony Iommi conceived the main riff of what became the album's title track and lead single. For the 1st time in their career, the band began to receive favourable reviews in the mainstream press. The song "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" has been singled out for praise by many hard rock and heavy metal guitar players. The album has been sertified Platinum in the US. Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne – vocals, synthesizers, tambourine Tony Iommi – guitars, piano, synthesizer, harpsichord, organ, flute, bagpipes Geezer Butler – bass, synthesizer, mellotron Bill Ward – drums, bongos, timpani, 🔘 Side 1: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath A National Acrobat Fluff Sabbra Cadabra 🔘 Side 2: Killing Yourself to Live Who Are You? Looking for Today Spiral Architect746 views -
Black Sabbath ) Heaven and Hell ) 1980
The Fabulous Vinyl LifeYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Heaven and Hell is the 9th studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released on 18 April 1980. It is the 1st Black Sabbath album to feature vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who replaced original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in 1979. Produced by Martin Birch, the album was a commercial success, particularly in the US, where it reached number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum for one million sales. Black Sabbath: Ronnie James Dio – vocals Tony Iommi – guitars Geezer Butler – bass Bill Ward – drums, percussion 🔘 Side 1: Neon Knights Children of the Sea Lady Evil Heaven and Hell 🔘 Side 2: Wishing Well Die Young Walk Away Lonely Is the Word598 views