Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath Vol. 4 (Vinyl LP | IT Reissue | 1981)

Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath Vol. 4 was originally released in 1972 and is the band's fourth studio album. It marks a step towards more experimental, partly psychedelic sounds without giving up the band's trademark heaviness – with songs such as "Supernaut", "Changes", "Snowblind" and "Wheels Of Confusion". On offer is the 1981 Italian reissue on Ariston Music (ARM/42014).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Ariston Music – ARM/42014
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: IT Reissue
• Country: Italy
• Year: 1981 (original: 1972)
• Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG (wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Wheels Of Confusion – 7:58
2. Tomorrow's Dream – 3:17
3. Changes – 4:41
4. FX – 1:38
5. Supernaut – 4:42

Side B

1. Snowblind – 5:25
2. Cornucopia – 3:48
3. Laguna Sunrise – 2:49
4. St. Vitus Dance – 2:24
5. Under The Sun – 5:49

Personnel

Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward (all songs). Produced by Patrick Meehan and Black Sabbath; recorded at the Record Plant, Los Angeles.

FAQ

Is this an original pressing?
No – it is a 1981 Italian reissue on Ariston Music. The originals were released in 1972, e.g. on Vertigo (UK/DE, 6360 071) and Warner Bros. (US, BS 2602).

How do I recognise the 1981 Ariston edition?
By the matrix "ARM 42014-1L" / "ARM 42014-2L" dated 1-10-81 and "Printed in Italy" on the sleeve. For some tracks the running times on sleeve and label differ.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG mean?
The record is Near Mint minus. The sleeve is Very Good, i.e. it shows clear signs of use. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more metal?
Yes – browse our Metal collection and Hard Rock.