This album "BLACK SABBATH - Born Again" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and photos.
The CD version of this album "Born Again" is not available in the United States.
Music Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Album
Production information:
The album: "BLACK SABBATH - Born Again" was produced by: Robin Black and Black Sabbath
Robin Black - Producer
Robin Black ( Producer, Sound Engineer ) active since the mid-1970s as sound engineer and producer for British music bands. He has worked on early albums for the British bands : "Blodwyn Pig"
"Black Sabbath"
and
"Jethro Tull"
.
Steve Chase - Sound Engineer
Ross Halfin - Photography
Ross Halfin Ross Halfin is a British rock and roll photographer who has been active in the music industry since the 1970s. He is best known for his work capturing iconic images of some of the biggest and most influential rock and heavy metal bands of all time, including Metallica, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and many others.
Halfin was born in London, England and got his start in photography as a young man, working as an assistant to legendary rock photographer Jorgen Angel. He quickly developed a style of his own and became known for his ability to capture the energy and excitement of live rock performances in his images.
Throughout his career, Halfin has worked with many of the biggest and most influential bands in the history of rock and heavy metal music, and has published several books of his work. He is widely regarded as one of the top rock photographers of his generation, and his images have been featured in numerous magazines, books, and exhibitions.
In addition to his photography work, Halfin is also known for his close relationships with many of the musicians he has worked with over the years, and he has been able to capture behind-the-scenes images and candid moments that provide unique insights into the lives of some of the most famous musicians in the world.
Overall, Ross Halfin is a talented and accomplished rock and roll photographer who has made a significant impact on the music industry through his iconic images of some of the biggest and most influential bands of all time.
Steve Barrett - Artwork
Steve Joule - Artwork
Steve Joule ( Album Artwork Artist ) is a British Graphics designer, and DJ, during the early 1980s he has been designed album covers for British Rock bands like "Black Sabbath", Girlschool, Iron Maiden ( Live After Death ), "Ozzy Osbourne".
Record Label: Vertigo 814 271
Record Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record.
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
Year & Country : 1983 Made in West Germany
Band Members and Musicians on: BLACK SABBATH - Born Again
Band-members, Musicians and Performers
- Ian Gillan - vocals
Ian Gillan is a British singer from London and best known as Lead Singer of the British Hard Rock Band / Heavy Metal band
"Deep Purple"
, during 1983 and 1984 he was also lead singer in
"Black Sabbath"
.
Ian Gillan was born in Chiswick, Canada Bay, New South Wales, Australia on 19 AUG 1945.
Since 1970 he works as a musician in "Deep Purple & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orig 1970 Conducted By Malcolm Arnold", Deep Purple. He was 24 years old at that point. Since 1970 he works as a musician in "In Rock", Deep Purple. He was 24 years old at that point. Since 1971 he works as a musician in "Machine Head", Deep Purple. He was 25 years old at that point. Since 1971 he works as a musician in "Fireball", Deep Purple. He was 25 years old at that point. Since 1972 he works as a musician in "Made in Japan", Deep Purple. He was 26 years old at that point. Since 1973 he works as a musician in "Who Do We Think We Are", Deep Purple. He was 27 years old at that point. Since 1983 he works as a Musician in "Born Again", Black Sabbath. He was 37 years old at that point. Since 1984 he works as a Musician in "Perfect Strangers", Deep Purple. He was 38 years old at that point. Since 1987 he works as a musician in "The House of Blue Light", Deep Purple. He was 41 years old at that point. In 1988 he works as a musician in "Nobody's Perfect", Deep Purple. He was 42 years old at that point.
- Tony Iommi - guitar, flute
Tony Iommi (Full-name: Anthony Frank Iommi) an English guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist and one of the founding members of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Iommi is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important figures in the history of heavy metal, and is credited with helping to shape the sound and style of the genre.
Iommi was born in Birmingham, England in 1948 and began playing guitar at a young age. In 1969, he formed Black Sabbath with singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1970, is considered one of the first heavy metal albums and is widely regarded as a classic of the genre. Over the course of their career, Black Sabbath released numerous hit albums, including "Paranoid" (1970), "Master of Reality" (1971), and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" (1973).
Iommi's guitar playing is characterized by his heavy, driving riffs, intricate solos, and use of distortion and feedback. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music and has been awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to the genre. In 2005, he was ranked number 25 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
In addition to his work with Black Sabbath, Iommi has also collaborated with numerous other artists and released several solo albums. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath, and his contributions to heavy metal and rock music continue to be celebrated and recognized by fans and industry professionals alike.
Anthony Frank Iommi was born in Birmingham, City and Borough of Birmingham, England, United Kingdom on 19 February 1948. He is the first child of Anthony Frank Iommi Sr. and Sylvia Maria Valenti.
One of his partners was Valery Iommi 1987. He married Susan Snowdon in 1973. He married Melinda Diaz in 1980. He married Maria Sjöholm in 2005. He was 25 years old when he married Susan Snowdon. He was 32 years old when he married Melinda Diaz. He was 57 years old when he married Maria Sjöholm. He got divorced from Valery Iommi in 1993. He got divorced from Susan Snowdon in 1976. He got divorced from Melinda Diaz in 1985. He has one daughter with Melinda Diaz: Toni-Marie Iommi.
During 1980 he works as a musician in "Heaven and Hell", Black Sabbath. He was 32 years old at that point. During 1989 he works as a musician in "Headless Cross", Black Sabbath. He was 41 years old at that point. During 1989 he works as a musician in "Headless Cross", Black Sabbath. He was 41 years old at that point. His occupation is guitarist.
- Geezer Butler - bass guitar
Terry "Geezer" Butler (Full-name: Terence Michael Joseph "Geezer" Butler) is an English bassist and songwriter, best known as the bassist and primary lyricist for the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important bassists in the history of heavy metal, and is credited with helping to shape the sound and style of the genre.
Butler was born in Birmingham, England in 1949 and formed Black Sabbath in 1969 with singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, and drummer Bill Ward. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1970, is considered one of the first heavy metal albums and is widely regarded as a classic of the genre. Over the course of their career, Black Sabbath released numerous hit albums, including "Paranoid" (1970), "Master of Reality" (1971), and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" (1973).
Butler's bass playing is characterized by his heavy, driving basslines, innovative use of distortion and effects, and his ability to create memorable melodies and grooves. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest bassists in the history of rock music and has been awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to the genre. In 2005, he was ranked number 90 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest bassists of all time.
In addition to his work with Black Sabbath, Butler has also collaborated with numerous other artists and released several solo albums. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath, and his contributions to heavy metal and rock music continue to be celebrated and recognized by fans and industry professionals alike.
- Bill Ward - drums
Bill Ward (Full-name: William Thomas Ward) an English drummer and percussionist, best known as a founding member of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He played with Black Sabbath from their formation in 1969 until 1980 and again from 1983 to 1985 and from 1990 to 1992. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath.
Ward was born in Birmingham, England in 1948, and began playing drums at a young age. In 1969, he co-founded Black Sabbath with guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and singer Ozzy Osbourne. Over the course of their career, Black Sabbath released numerous hit albums and became one of the biggest and most influential heavy metal bands of all time.
Ward's drumming is characterized by its power, precision, and versatility, and he is widely recognized as one of the greatest drummers in the history of heavy metal. He is known for his innovative use of syncopation, his ability to create complex rhythms, and his use of unconventional drumming techniques, such as using drumsticks and bare hands.
In addition to his work with Black Sabbath, Ward has also collaborated with numerous other artists, including Vinny Appice, Max Cavalera, and Chris Slade. He has been awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to the genre, and his contributions to heavy metal and rock music continue to be celebrated and recognized by fans and industry professionals alike.
- Geoff Nicholls - keyboards
Geoff Nicholls (real-name: Geoffrey James Nicholls) is a keyboardist, musician and best known for the period where he performed with the NWOBHM band
"Black Sabbath".
Other bands he has performed with include Johnny Neal and the Starliners, Quartz, The Boll Weevils, The Seed, Tony Martin, World of Oz.
Track Listing of: "BLACK SABBATH - Born Again"
The Songs/tracks on "BLACK SABBATH - Born Again" are
- Trashed - 4:16
- Stonehenge - 1:58
- Disturbing the Priest - 5:49
- The Dark - 0:45
- Zero the Hero - 7:35
- Digital Bitch - 3:39
- Born Again - 6:34
- Hot Line (Iommi, Gillan, Butler) - 4:52
- Keep It Warm (Iommi, Gillan, Butler) - 5:36
Banned Album cover photos of : BLACK SABBATH - Born Again
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Close-up of the Red Vertigo Record Label with catalognr 814 271-1
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