Rhino Records will release Black Sabbath’s The Ultimate Collection Feb. 3, in 2-CD and a limited-edition, 4-LP “Crucifold” configuration. The 31-track set was curated by band members and features such classic songs as “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” “War Pigs,” “N.I.B.” and “The Wizard,” as well as choice cuts from their classic albums. The collection will also be available digitally.
Remastered by engineer Andy Pearce (Motörhead, Deep Purple, Lou Reed, Iggy & The Stooges), “Crucifold” edition, a heavyweight 4-LP vinyl version produced in the shape of the cross.
Pre-order the 2-CD here; and the 4-LP here.
Related: Black Sabbath’s first U.S. gig, 1970
Formed in 1970, Sabbath recently wrapped up the U.S. leg of their farewell “The End” tour, which, if they keep to their word, will be the final American chapter for the band considered by many to be the most important metal band of all time. The band is currently on tour in Europe. See the tour dates below.
Meanwhile, Ozzy Osbourne has announced his full first U.S. solo date since 2011. He’ll be performing at Chicago Open Air on July 16. Ticket info here. More to come?
Track Listing
CD Disc One
Paranoid
Never Say Die
Iron Man
Black Sabbath
Children Of The Grave
Fairies Wear Boots
Changes
Rat Salad
Sweet Leaf
War Pigs
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
Hole In The Sky
Symptom Of The Universe
Spiral Architect
Rock ‘N’ Roll Doctor
CD Disc Two
Dirty Women
Evil Woman, Don’t Play Your Games With Me
A Hard Road
Lord Of This World
Into The Void
Behind The Wall Of Sleep
Snowblind
Tomorrow’s Dream
The Wizard
N.I.B.
Electric Funeral
Embryo
Killing Yourself To Live
Am I Going Insane
Wicked World
It’s Alright
Here are those European tour dates…
January 17, Cologne Germany Lanxess Arena Rival Sons
January 20, Dublin Ireland 3Arena
January 22, Manchester United Kingdom Manchester Arena
January 24, Glasgow Scotland The SSE Hydro
January 26, Leeds United Kingdom First Direct Arena
January 29, London The O2
January 31, London The O2
February 2, Birmingham Genting Arena
Watch Black Sabbath perform “War Pigs” in 1970
Related: Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls has died
