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Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath (1970-1978) | 
 enlarge | Artist: Black Sabbath
Label: Rhino / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $99.98
Buy New: $66.45
You Save: $33.53 (34%)
New (30) Used (13) from $56.49
Rating:  117 reviews
Sales Rank: 4215
Format: Box Set, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 5.8 x 2
MPN: 73923
UPC: 081227392321
EAN: 0081227392321
ASIN: B0000DII8S
Release Date: April 27, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: All products brand new and factory sealed.
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Black Sabbath | | • | The Wizard | | • | Wasp/Behind The Wall Of Sleep/Bassically/N.I.B. | | • | Wicked World | | • | A Bit Of Finger/Sleeping Village/Warning | | • | Evil |
Disc 2
| • | War Pigs/Luke's Wall | | • | Paranoid | | • | Planet Caravan | | • | Iron Man | | • | Electric Funeral | | • | Hand Of Doom | | • | Rat Salad | | • | Jack The Stripper/Fairies Wear Boots |
Disc 3
| • | Sweet Leaf | | • | After Forever | | • | Embryo | | • | Children of The Grave | | • | Orchid | | • | Lord Of This World | | • | Solitude | | • | Into The Void |
Disc 4
| • | Wheels Of Confusion/The Straightener | | • | Tomorrow's Dream | | • | Changes | | • | FX | | • | Supernaut | | • | Snowblind | | • | Cornucopia | | • | Laguna Sunrise | | • | St. Vitus' Dance | | • | Under The Sun/Every Day Comes And Goes |
Disc 5
| • | Sabbath Bloody Sabbath | | • | A National Acrobat | | • | Fluff | | • | Sabbra Cadabra | | • | Killing Yourself To Live | | • | Who Are you? | | • | Looking For Today | | • | Spiral Architect |
Disc 6
| • | Hole In The Sky | | • | Don't Start (Too Late) | | • | Symptom Of The Universe | | • | Magalomania | | • | The Thrill Of It All | | • | Supertzar | | • | Am I Going Insane (Radio) | | • | The Writ |
Disc 7
| • | Back Street Kids | | • | You Won't Change Me | | • | It's Alright | | • | Gypsy | | • | All Moving Parts (Stand Still) | | • | Rock 'N' Roll Doctor | | • | She's Gone | | • | Dirty Women |
Disc 8
| • | Never Say Die | | • | Johnny Blade | | • | Junior's Eyes | | • | A Hard Road | | • | Shock Wave | | • | Air Dance | | • | Over To You | | • | Breakout | | • | Swinging The Chain |
Disc 9
| • | Black Sabbath (Promo Clip) | | • | Paranoid (Live At The Beat Club) | | • | Iron Man (Live At The Beat Club) | | • | Blue Suede Shoes (Live) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
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One can make the case that the Beatles, while the most important band of all time, wasn't the most influential. Decades after Black Sabbath laid down the commandments of heavy metal--lyrically, not for the squeamish; musically, dynamic and resolutely heavy--their impact remains improbably undiminished. One needed only to hear the first notes of the eponymous track on their eponymous 1970 debut to know that a new regime had arrived. And while one could (and should!) have mocked them, they would not be stopped. Black Box includes the eight albums recorded between 1970 and 1978 by the founding lineup--Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, and Geezer Butler--in one suitably weighty package. Forgoing bonus tracks (aside from an entertaining but brief four-track DVD extra), the box is rounded off with an impressive 80-page booklet. While the foursome was considerably less fearsome by the time they checked out with Never Say Die, more than half of this collection represents heavy metal with a lasting impact. --Steven Stolder
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| Customer Reviews:
Ozzy Still Rocks ! September 12, 2008
Graham Johnson (Melbourne , Australia)
I grew up in an era when Led Zeppelin , Deep Purple , and Black Sabbath were all starting to make it on the world stage I personally liked all three groups cos they were loud ,heavy and defined my music appreciation .There was a lot to like about Sabbath with outspoken lyrics & thumping music ,and guitar riffs that still sound fresh today !Over the years I have learnt to listen to their lyrics , and was surprised to realize that they w
ere not so anti religion, & they actually cared about the environment .In short Black Box covers the best years of Sabbath ,a must have for any true fan !
Don't Be A Hater!!! August 15, 2008
Barking Crow (Hell, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First, I was a bit leery about ordering this box set. After reading the reviews I wasn't sure it was worth it. Countless people complain about the spine of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. I guess some issues of the box have the word Bloddy, well mine doesn't. Also, some say the 80 page book has photos of Mother Earth in it, mine doesn't. Also, there are complaints about the quality of the remasters. Some claim all they did was increase the sound. Well what did you expect, psychedelic separation? Black Sabbath, in my eyes, is the seminal heavy metal band. I don't think sound separation, and technical clarity would do them any justice. The point is, at the time Black Sabbath was the heaviest, dirtiest, rawest sounding band. I enjoy the ruff edges. If you want Pink Floyd or King Crimson, then buy their box set. But if you want the birth of metal, then buy this box set. Another complaint: No booklets in the digipaks. Well, I guess the felt covered 80 page booklet, complete with lyrics isn't enough for some people.
Bottom line: If you want the best possible sounding Sabbath albums, then this set is for you. The sanctuary remasters will cost you much more, and their booklets aren't very impressive.
The Whole Ozzy-era Sabbath With Remastered Sound!! August 6, 2008
Chappa (Olympus Mons, Mars)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The ultimate way to have all these legendary albums!
In this box set are included the band's five classic albums "Black Sabbath" (1970), "Paranoid" (1970), "Master Of Reality" (1971), "Vol. 4" (1972), and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" (1973).
Plus the last three albums "Sabotage" (1975), "Technical Ecstacy" (1976), and "Never Say Die!" (1978) which are, in my opinion, very underrated for some reason! I found those three to be as good as the early ones! The reason for it is because these later albums has the band stretching out with the songwriting so the material is more varied. It's still early metal at it's finest while you get excellent ballads and the addition of keyboards on some songs add a unique sound to these last albums.
Also of note are the awesome, extensive liner notes which contain quotes from other group members like Hetfield, Hammett, Novoselic, Rob Zombie, etc. plus a bonus DVD including the band performing the oldies rock classic "Blue Suede Shoes"!
This is the way to get all the Ozzy Sabbath albums!
Thanks for taking the time to read!
Later...
Mandatory Metal June 14, 2008
Justin Gaines (Atlanta, GA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2EE18PUB3IZEH I thought a video review would be a good way to showcase this amazing box set. I realized after I shot it that I totally forgot to mention the bonus DVD. That's absolutely included in the box, and can be found in the back of the booklet.
Re-Master of Reality April 29, 2008
S. E. Robins (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's worth buying this great boxed set to get an upgraded listening experience. Don't get me wrong the track quality isn't of todays standards but it certainly raises the bar over the original releases. As a Sabbath fan for life I can tell you that I'm delighted with this product and Sabbath with Ozzy re-mastered is a great listen!
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