BLACK SABBATH ETERNAL IDOL 12" LP VINYL ALBUM

  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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Album Description & Collectors information:

 

This album "BLACK SABBATH - Eternal Idol" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Black Sabbath

 

Music Genre:

 
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal 
Album Production information: 

The album: "BLACK SABBATH - Eternal Idol" was produced by: Patrick Meehan, Jeff Glixman

Patrick Meehan was manager of "Black Sabath" until 1975.

  Jeff Glixman a music producer, sound engineer and mastering engineer who has managed the NWOBHM band "Black Sabbath" and during the 1980s Glixman has produced albums for Gary Moore, Kansas, Magnum, Saxon and Yngwie J. Malmsteen.

Chris Tsangarides - Producer, Sound Mix

  Christopher Andrew "Chris" Tsangarides is a British Grammy-nominated record producer, sound engineer, and mixer. He is best known for his work with many heavy metal bands, including Judas Priest, Anvil, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy, Helloween, Angra, Anthem, Yngwie Malmsteen and Tygers of Pan Tang.

 During the 80s and up to the 90s, Tsangarides became famous on the hard rock and heavy metal scene for the quality of his job and for having produced signature albums, like Anvil's Metal on Metal in 1982, Thin Lizzy's acclaimed final studio release Thunder and Lightning in 1983 and the Grammy nominated Painkiller by Judas Priest in 1990. He worked in those years with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Helloween, Y&T, Tygers of Pan Tang, Anthem, Sinner, King Diamond, Ian Gillan and produced also Bruce Dickinson's first solo album Tattooed Millionaire (1990).

Vic Coppersmith-Heaven - Producer,

This album was recorded at: Air Studios Montserrat, Air Studios, London, Battery Studios, London

  Battery Studios London a recording studio located in London, England. Established in the late 1970s, it has been a popular destination for musicians, producers and engineers seeking a top-notch recording facility. The studio is equipped with state-of-the-art recording gear and technology, and is known for its spacious, acoustically treated rooms, which provide ideal conditions for capturing great-sounding recordings.

 Battery Studios has played host to a wide range of musicians and artists over the years, and has been the site of many iconic recordings. From rock and pop to Bhip-hop and electronic music, the studio has seen its share of diverse and talented musicians come through its doors.

 The studio is also known for its commitment to quality and its friendly and professional staff, who are dedicated to ensuring that each recording session is a success. Whether you are an up-and-coming artist or an established performer, Battery Studios provides a world-class recording experience, and the chance to capture your music in the best possible light.

Album cover design: Shoot That Tiger!

Album cover photography: Cindy Palmano

Record Label Information:

 
Vertigo 832 708

Media Format:

 
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

 
1987 Made in Holland / Netherlands

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: BLACK SABBATH - Eternal Idol

    Black Sabbath Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Tony Martin - lead vocals

      Tony Martin (real-name: Anthony Philip Harford ) is a British singer best known for his performances with the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) band from 1987 until 1991 and 1993 until 1997. Tony Martin first official recording is with "Black Sabbath" 1987 album "The Eternal Idol". Other bands in which "Tony Martin" has sung in are: Bailey's Comet, Black Sabbath , Blue Murder, Candlemass (Sweden), Cozy Powell's Hammer, Empire, Giuntini Project, M3, Rondinelli, Silver Horses, The Alliance, The Bailey Brothers, The Cage, Tony Martin (Band).

  • Tony Iommi - guitar

      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.

  • Bob Daisley - bass

      Bob Daisley is a Bass guitar player from Sydney, Australia and has a very long career as musicians in bands like "Black Sabbath" , "Ozzy Osbourne" , "Rainbow" , "Yngwie J. Malmsteen", "Gary Moore (Band)", "Uriah Heep" and many other bands.

  • Eric Singer - drums

       Eric Singer (real-name: Eric Doyle Mensinger) is an American drummer, percussionist, singer and best known as drummer (called Catman) in the American Heavy Metal band: Kiss . During his musical career, Eric Singer has performed in a dozen of hard rock and heavy metal bands, some of these bands are: Alice Cooper, Avantasia, Badlands, Black Sabbath , E.S.P. (Eric Singer Project), GlamNation, Kiss , Shameless, Soul Station, Stream.

  • 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.

Complete Track-listing of the album "BLACK SABBATH - Eternal Idol"

The detailed tracklist of this record "BLACK SABBATH - Eternal Idol" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. "The Shining" - 6:00
  2. "Ancient Warrior" - 5:28
  3. "Hard Life to Love" - 5:00
  4. "Glory Ride" - 4:49
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. "Born to Lose" - 3:43
  2. "Nightmare" - 5:19
  3. "Scarlet Pimpernel" (instrumental) - 2:05
  4. "Lost Forever" - 4:03
  5. "Eternal Idol" - 6:33

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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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