Name: Paranoid
Brand: Black Sabbath

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BMGRM54LP

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

[r10509769]

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5414939920790

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

SMRCD32

2010-02-22

5050749203229

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Black Sabbath

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

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.

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Paranoid is the second studio album by Black Sabbath. Released in September 1970, it was the band's first LP to top the UK Albums Chart. Paranoid is the album that defined the sound, style and intensity of heavy metal. Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple may have a say in that, but Black Sabbath were much, much heavier. Kurt Cobain always said he wanted Nirvana to be a mixture of the Beatles tunes and Black Sabbath's heaviness.

Paranoid

Music GB

Discover Paranoid by Black Sabbath on vinyl and CD. This iconic album defined the sound of heavy metal. Released on Sanctuary label.