Name: Volume 4
Brand: Black Sabbath

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0602527168579

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Limited edition

Release date

2009-09-21

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Warner Music Group

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Black Sabbath

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Metal

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Sanctuary

Considered by many to be the first heavy metal band, Black Sabbath was formed in 1968 by Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward in Birmingham, UK. The band's original name was the Polka Tulk Blues Band (later shortened to Polka Tulk) and later on changed to Earth before becoming Black Sabbath inspired by an Italian horror movie of the same name.

The original line-up lasted until 1979, after which Osbourne was fired and replaced by Ronnie James Dio. Throughout the years, there were several line-up changes with only Tony Iommi and keyboardist Geoff Nicholls remaining as consistent members. In 1997, Iommi, Butler, Ward, and Osbourne reunited for touring purposes. In 2007, they toured together as Heaven & Hell featuring Dio-era members.

In 2011, it was announced that the original line-up would be recording and touring again but Bill Ward dropped out due to contract issues. The three remaining members continued without him and released "13" in 2013. Black Sabbath played their final live show in Birmingham in 2017 but Tony Iommi has stated that future music and live appearances are still possible.

Sanctuary Records is a British label that has made a significant impact on the music industry. With its main role as a record company, Sanctuary has become synonymous with quality and success. The label has been associated with numerous talented artists and performers, who have achieved great acclaim under the Sanctuary brand.

As one of the leading labels in the industry, Sanctuary Records Group holds an esteemed reputation for its commitment to excellence. Its logo, which can be seen on various releases, signifies not only the quality of music but also the dedication of the label to providing exceptional musical experiences.

With Label Codes LC 06448 / LC 6448 / LC 23251, Sanctuary Records Group ensures that its releases are easily identifiable and distinguishable from others in the market. This attention to detail reflects their meticulous approach to delivering top-notch music to their audience.

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By the time Black Sabbath began work on what was to be their fourth album in '72, the conveniently titled 'Volume 4', they were very much in the ascendant. Their fan base was growing with each succeeding tour and album, and their style was firmly established. However, to the band members, the treadmill of the rock cycle - album / tour / album / tour in perpetuity - offered no challenge any more. they wanted to stretch themselves, to push the parameters of what they'd already created. So, for the new album, the band took a leap of faith into the unknown. Musically, the band weren't prepared to superglue themselves back into a comfort zone and just do what was expected of them. They wanted to go beyond the darkness and gloom which seemed to surround so much of their music until that point. Here was an opportunity to open Sabbath out to unexplored worlds, to be the band who led, rather than one of the many who merely followed. and they succeeded, as there's an elegance about 'Volume 4' which underscores the way in which the band had matured and developed, both as songwriters and musicians. Released in September '72, this was a three dimensional album, as if Sabbath were now determined to use the control they'd gained over its recording and to prove what was now possible.This re-mastered and sumptuous gatefold digipack edition of the album boasts a comprehensive story of the album, sleeve notes by renowned rock critic Malcolm Dome and a plethora of rare and previously unseen photographs and items of memorabilia.

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