BLACK SABBATH - Dehumanizer - 12" Vinyl LP Album - EEC Release

 Dehumanizer is the first album in over a decade to re-unite Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

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Dehumanizer is the 19th studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1992. It was the first album to feature Ronnie James Dio on vocals since 1979's "Heaven and Hell", and the first to feature Vinny Appice on drums since 1982's Mob Rules.

The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching #19 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawning hit singles. The album's sound is a return to the band's heavier sound of the 1970s, and features Dio's trademark vocals and Appice's powerful drumming.

Dehumanizer is considered by many fans and critics to be one of Black Sabbath's best albums, and it helped to revitalize the band's career in the 1990s. The album was certified gold by the RIAA in 1993, and it continues to be popular with fans of heavy metal music.

Music Genre:  English Death Metal, Heavy Metal, NWOBHM

Album Production information:

Produced by Mack for Musicland GMBH

Darren Galer - Sound Engineer

Darren Galer a Sound Engineer who was worked on the couple of albums for Black Sabbath, DIO.

Leif Mases - Sound Engineer

Leif Mases a producer, sound engineer who has worked on recordings for bands like: Black Sabbath, Europe, Frida, Ian Gillan, Europe, Jeff Beck and many others.

Mack - Producer

Reinhold Mack nicknamed "Mack" and also known as "Wolfgang Mack" a German music producer and Sound Engineer and is best known for his work with bands like "Electric Light Orchestra", Queen, "Deep Purple", Rainbow and others.

Stephen Wissnet - Sound Engineer

Stefan Wissnet ( his name can also be spelled as Stephen Wissnet ) a German Producer, Sound Engineer and Bass guitar player. As a sound engineer he has often been working with Reinhold Mack and has engineered on albums for and others.

Mark "Weissguy" Weiss - Photography

  Mark Weiss is an American rock and roll photographer. His most widely recognized photographs capture the look and aesthetic of music and celebrity personalities of the 1980s. His work with renowned publications such as Circus magazine and FACES helped establish Mark "Weissguy" Weiss as a name known for rock photography. He has photographed everyone from the Rolling Stones , KISS , Madonna , to the Wu Tang Clan.Source: Wikipedia

Will Rees - Cover Art

Will Rees is an illustrator and has worked on the album cover artwork for Black Sabbath and DIO.

Record Label:  I.R.S 7 13155

Record Format: 12" Vinyl LP  Gramophone Record Album weight: 200 gram  

Year & Country  1992 Made in EEC

Band Members and Musicians on: Black Sabbath Dehumanizer

Track Listing of: Black Sabbath Dehumanizer

Album cover photos of : Black Sabbath Dehumanizer

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Index of BLACK SABBATH - 1960-1990 Vinyl Discography and Album Cover Gallery


Black Sabbath's History;

 Black Sabbath is one of the most influential and groundbreaking bands in the history of rock and heavy metal music. Formed in Birmingham, England in 1968, the band consisted of lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. With their unique sound and dark imagery, Black Sabbath single-handedly created the heavy metal genre and laid the foundation for countless metal bands that followed.

 Black Sabbath's sound was heavily influenced by blues rock, but they took it to a new level with the incorporation of dark and eerie elements. Their music often featured heavy and distorted guitar riffs, bass-driven grooves, and powerful drum beats, and the lyrics often dealt with darker and more ominous themes, such as death, evil, and the occult. This combination of hard-hitting music and lyrics that dealt with taboo subject matter was a departure from the more upbeat and lighthearted music that was popular at the time, and it quickly gained a cult following.

 One of the key elements of Black Sabbath's sound was Tony Iommi's distinctive guitar playing. Iommi was known for his fast and aggressive playing style, which was characterized by his use of powerful riffs and solos. Despite losing the tips of two of his fingers in a factory accident, Iommi was able to adapt his playing style to accommodate the injury, and his signature sound became one of the hallmarks of the heavy metal genre.

In addition to their music, Black Sabbath's image was also a major factor in their appeal. The band was known for their dark and mysterious stage presence, and their album covers and merchandise often featured imagery of death, evil, and the occult. This aesthetic helped to further set them apart from other bands of the time and gave them a unique and memorable identity.

 Black Sabbath's impact on the heavy metal genre cannot be overstated. They were one of the first bands to play what would later be called heavy metal, and they paved the way for countless metal bands that followed. The band's influence can be heard in countless metal and hard rock bands, from early heavy metal pioneers like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, to more contemporary bands like Slayer and Metallica.

 Despite their success and influence, Black Sabbath faced numerous challenges throughout their career. The band was often criticized for their dark and controversial image, and they were frequently targeted by moral and religious groups who saw their music and lyrics as a threat to society. Despite these challenges, the band continued to produce new music and tour, and their popularity only continued to grow.

Black Sabbath's line-ups:

Black Sabbath had several line-up changes throughout their career. Here is a list of the most notable line-ups:

Original line-up (1968–1979): Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums). This is considered the classic line-up of the band, and they recorded some of their most iconic albums together, including "Black Sabbath," "Paranoid," "Master of Reality," and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath."

  1. Line-up with Ronnie James Dio (1979–1982): Ozzy Osbourne was replaced by Ronnie James Dio on vocals, and this line-up recorded the albums "Heaven and Hell," "Mob Rules," and "Dehumanizer."
  2. Reunited line-up with Ozzy (1997–2006, 2011–2017): The original line-up reunited for several tours and albums, including "13" in 2013.
  3. Line-up with Ozzy and various other members (2017–present): The current line-up consists of Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, and Geezer Butler on bass. Several different drummers have played with the band since Bill Ward's departure, including Tommy Clufetos and Brad Wilk.
  4. Throughout their career, Black Sabbath has also had several other members and temporary replacements, but these are the most notable line-ups that the band has had.

BLACK SABBATH Discography 1960-1989

BLACK SABBATH - Attention! Volume Two 12" LP

 BLACK SABBATH - Attention! Volume Two ( 1975, UK )  12" LP

 WWA 101 , 1975 , United Kingdom

This album "Attention! Volume Two" is a compilation album with Black Sabbath songs from the 1970's and includes some classic songs like: "Rat Salad" and "War Pigs".

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BLACK SABBATH - Self-Titled 12" LP

 BLACK SABBATH - Self-Titled  12" LP

Vertigo 847.903 847903 , 1970 , France

"Black Sabbath" is the debut album by the British Heavy Metal band with the same name.

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BLACK SABBATH - Born Again ( Offensive Album Cover )

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Vertigo 814 271 , 1983 , West-Germany

This album cover eventually caused controversy and has been hated by some fans.

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BLACK SABBATH - Collection Vol 1 3LP Box-set

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Discos Victoria VLP-101 / 30.465, 30.466, 30.467 / 9094/3, Iberofon SA , 1984 , Spain

This "Collection Vol 1" is a hard to find compilation box-set containing 3 12" vinyl LP's.

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BLACK SABBATH - Dehumanizer

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  I.R.S 7 13155 , 1992 , EEC

Dehumanizer is the first album in over a decade to re-unite Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice

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BLACK SABBATH - Eternal Idol

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Vertigo 832 708 , 1987, Netherlands

The Eternal Idol is the thirteenth studio album by Black Sabbath, released in December 1987. It is the first of several Black Sabbath albums to feature longtime vocalist Tony Martin.

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BLACK SABBATH - Greatest Hits ( White Label )

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NEMS NEL 6009 , 1977 , West-Germany

This is the "Greatest Hits" compilation album released in 1977 on the NEMS Record Label. The illustration on the album front cover is "El Triunfo de la Muerte" by Pieter Bruegel, El Viejo and the record's label is white with black typography

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BLACK SABBATH - Greatest Hits ( "Fried Egg" Label )

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1977

This is the "Greatest Hits" compilation album released in 1977 on the NEMS Record Label. The illustration on the album front cover is "El Triunfo de la Muerte" by Pieter Bruegel, El Viejo and the record's label shows a "Fried Egg".

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BLACK SABBATH - Headless Cross

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 I.R.S. 064-24 1005 , 1989 , EEC

This album "Headless Cross" has been released in 1989 on the I.R.S. Record Label and the band features "Brian May" , "Tony Martin", "Cozy Powell" and "Laurence Cottle".

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BLACK SABBATH - Heaven and Hell

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Vertigo 6302 017 (6302 017) , 1980 , Germany

"Heaven and Hell" was the first album after singer Ozzy Osbourne left the band and was the first album featuring Ronnie James Dio , formerly of Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, who brought his own unique style of song writing and vocalisation to the "Black Sabbath" band.

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BLACK SABBATH - Live Evil 2Lp Germany

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Vertigo 6302 202 , 1983 , West-Germany

"Live Evil", released in 1982 and in January 1983 in the UK, is the first "official" live album by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, the previously released Live at Last (1980) not having been sanctioned by the band. It was recorded with Ronnie James Dio singing and is a document of the Mob Rules World Tour

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BLACK SABBATH - Live Evil 2LP Netherlands

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BLACK SABBATH - Live Evil 2LP Netherlands

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Vertigo PRID 11 / 826-882 , 1983 , Netherlands

"Live Evil" is the first official live album by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath.

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BLACK SABBATH - Master of Reality ( USA )

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NEMS - NEL 6004 , 1976 , USA

This album "Master of Reality (US)" is the third album released by the British Heavy Metal band: Black Sabbath.

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BLACK SABBATH - Master of Reality ( Canada )

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Warner Bros (WB) Records BS 2562 , Canada

This is the Canadian release of "Master of Reality" the third album released by the British Heavy Metal band: Black Sabbath.

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BLACK SABBATH - Master of Reality ( WWA Records )

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WWA Records WWA 008 , 1971 , England

This is the English release of "Master of Reality" , the third album released by the British Heavy Metal band: Black Sabbath.

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BLACK SABBATH - Never Say Die

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Vertigo 9124 101 , Vertigo 9124 101 1978 , Germany

"Never Say Day" is the 1978 official full-length album by the British Rock band "Black Sabbath"

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BLACK SABBATH - Paranoid ( Gt. Britain )

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Vertigo 6360 011 (6360011)    , 1970 , England

This is the collectable copy of Paranoid with the full swirl on the inner sleeve as well as on the record label. This page describes all the details of this album Paranoid.

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BLACK SABBATH - Paranoid ( Germany )

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Vertigo AA 6360 011 (6360011)    , 1970 , Germany

This is an early German release of Paranoid by Black Sabbath with the full swirl on the record label. This page describes all the details of this album.

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BLACK SABBATH - Sabotage

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Warner Bros BS 2822 , 1975 , USA

This page describes "Sabotage" the sixth full-length album by "Black Sabbath" and released in 1975.

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BLACK SABBATH - Vol 4 ( Full Swirl , 1972 )

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Vertigo 6360 071 , 1972 , United Kingdom

"Vol 4" was originally to be titled Snowblind, after one of several tracks referring to cocaine use. The album was recorded in California, the first time Sabbath had recorded a studio album outside the United Kingdom.  

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BLACK SABBATH - Vol 4 ( France )

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Vertigo 6360 071 , 1972 , France

This is the French Edition of Black Sabbath's Vol 4 which was originally to be titled Snowblind, after one of several tracks referring to cocaine use. The album was recorded in California, the first time Sabbath had recorded a studio album outside the United Kingdom.

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BLACK SABBATH - We Sold Our Soul for Rock and Roll

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Victoria Records VLP 106 / 40.470 , 1984 , Spain

This is the rare Spanish Edition of Black Sabbath's - We Sold Our Soul for Rock and Roll".

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