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Released in 1970, Black Sabbath is the groundbreaking debut album from the band that would go on to define heavy metal. Built on Tony Iommi’s ominous guitar riffs, Geezer Butler’s dark lyrical themes, Bill Ward’s thunderous drumming and Ozzy Osbourne’s haunting vocals, the album introduced a heavier, darker sound that changed the course of rock music forever.

Opening with the iconic title track — inspired by a horror film and complete with eerie church bells and thunder — the record immediately established the band’s sinister atmosphere. Songs like “The Wizard,” “N.I.B.” and “Behind The Wall Of Sleep” combine blues-based rock with crushing riffs and supernatural themes, laying the blueprint for generations of metal bands to follow.

This 2015 vinyl reissue presents the legendary debut in its classic LP format, preserving the raw power and atmosphere of the original recordings. Over five decades later, Black Sabbath remains one of the most influential albums in rock history and an essential cornerstone of any heavy metal collection.