BLACK SABBATH - Vol 4 Vertigo Full Swirl Label 12" Vinyl LP Album

The UK FIRST PRESSING matrices are 1Y // 1 and 2Y // 1, with the famous PORKY and PECKO hand etchings in the run off grooves.

Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with artwork / photos and 12" booklet on the insde pagess
 

*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.

"Black Sabbath" is a heavy metal band that formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968. The band is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of heavy metal music, and their influence on the genre cannot be overstated. Black Sabbath's fourth studio album, titled Black Sabbath Vol. 4, was released in 1972 and was a critical and commercial success. The album features some of the band's most well-known tracks and is regarded as a landmark album in the development of heavy metal music.

"Black Sabbath Vol. 4" showcases the band's signature blend of heavy, distorted guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and ominous lyrics. The album's sound is often described as a mix of blues, hard rock, and heavy metal, and its influence on the latter genre cannot be overstated. The album's use of guitar riffs, powerful drumming, and dark, menacing lyrics set the standard for the heavy metal sound that would dominate the genre for decades to come.

One of the key influences on Black Sabbath's sound was the blues. The band's guitarist, Tony Iommi, was heavily influenced by blues guitarists like B.B. King and Albert King, and this influence can be heard in many of the band's songs. Black Sabbath also drew inspiration from horror movies, which is evident in the album's lyrics and themes. The band's music was often associated with the occult, and many of their songs dealt with themes of death, destruction, and the supernatural.

"Black Sabbath Vol. 4" was a critical and commercial success upon its release in 1972. The album reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and number 13 on the US Billboard 200. The album's success was due in part to the band's growing popularity and the fact that it showcased some of their best work to date.

Critics praised the album's sound and style, with many noting the band's growing sophistication and willingness to experiment with new sounds and techniques. Some critics also noted the album's darker themes and lyrics, which added to its overall impact and influence.

"Black Sabbath Vol. 4" is widely regarded as one of the band's best albums and a landmark release in the history of heavy metal music. The album's influence can be heard in countless heavy metal bands that followed, and many of the songs on the album remain staples of the genre to this day.

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The album: "BLACK SABBATH - Vol 4 (France)" was produced by: Black Sabbath and Patrick Meehan

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Colin Caldwell, Vic Coppersmith-Heaven

This album was recorded at: Record Plant, Los Angeles

Album cover design: Bloomsbury Group

Album cover photography: Keith McMillian

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