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  • Audio CD (March 14, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: March 14, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Rhino / Wea
  • ASIN: B000E6EHHM
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,615 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Black Sabbath-the Black Sabbath, the original lineup of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, four childhood friends from the north of England-grew out of the U.K's late-60s blues/hard rock scene, which also included Led Zeppelin, Cream, Blue Cheer, and other greats. Sabbath's sweeping and masterful metamorphosis away from that tradition spawned heavy metal music, inventing the template for everything that would follow. With crushing rhythms, torpedo riffs, haunting songs, and Ozzy's other-worldly vocals, the band conjured a dark, menacing, and resonant sound that reverberates still.
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1.0 out of 5 stars EDITED SONGS!, March 15, 2006
Do not buy this cd unless you prefer to hear classic songs like "Iron Man" fade out two-thirds of the way through the track. What's the point of re-mastering songs for a great album oriented group like Black Sabbath and then do a hatchet job on the tracks you love the most? The generous full 80 minute length was nice until I discovered I'd been had by the butchered tracks. Buyer beware!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars I Should Have Read the Reviews First!!!, May 1, 2006
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Great reviews from everyone. Why didn't I read them before buying this mistake??!!! Iron Man is my favorite Sabbath tune. Why did they have to edit this one??!!! It did, however, prompt me to go out and immediately purchase a fresh 'Paranoid' CD! What a classic ... Iron Man, War Pigs, Electric Funeral ... it doesn't get any better than that. I'm a huge Zeppelin fan, but 'Paranoid' stands up to any Zep album ... plain and simple. ROCK ON, Guys!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T BUY THIS; IRONMAN IS CHOPPED IN HALF, March 16, 2006
I don't know what the moronic executive producer of this, Sharon Osbourne, was thinking when she decided to cut Ironman in half, it isn't even faded properly, but what a mistake. The target audience of this i would presume is either completist Sabbath collectors who buy everything(like myself) or novice fans who will make this their first and only Black Sabbath purchase. Perhaps the greedy witch Sharon wants them to buy the previously released double greatest hits cd or maybe even the $100 black box to get the full version of Ironman. What a disgrace! I wonder if Ozzy and the other Sabbs(Tony, Geezer & Bill) know about this? Sharon Osbourne as chief power broker of all things Sabbath is the best and worst thing that has happened to the band. They've received lots of pub and a myriad of product releases that only a few years ago seemed unthinkable. On the other hand, they, because of her, now seem as just another money grubbing band looking for one more payday. You want more stuff; OK, but you're going to pay big time! I could imagine what is next to be released by the witch. 1. Color version of "Never say die" from BBC's Top of the pops, 2. 1974 Cal Jam, 3. 1975 Rock Concert followed by each one they did thereafter, 4. How about Sabbath ballads from 1970-78. Disgraceful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Black Sabbath 1970-1978
In my opinion, this was Black Sabbaths reigning time! They sounded the best, there music was amazing! The music isn't altered at all. Ozzy sounded incredible! Read more
Published 1 day ago by Elizabeth LaTrace

4.0 out of 5 stars sabbath,s best of with ozzy.
for the most part this black sabbath best of compilation is pretty good considering it has most of the best stuff from the ozzy era,however like alot of other reviewers, i think... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Paul Mcguinn

5.0 out of 5 stars great cd, another great compilation
this cd i found to be one of my favorite cds, by black sabbath. it has some of the best songs, by the band with no doubt. the sound is awesome on all my audio cd players. Read more
Published 7 months ago by al ferrante jr.

3.0 out of 5 stars Ozzy Years
This CD showcases metal legends Black sabbath 1970s period with the now rich and famous Ozzt Osbourne his stint on vocals for this group. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Joseph Adams

4.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Primer For New Sabbath Fans
Yes, I know that "Iron Man" has been edited for this particular compilation, but that doesn't mean that the entire album is terrible. Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. Fontenot

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD
One of the best best of albums of all time,only flaw is Iron Man is an abbreviated version.
Published 10 months ago by JB

3.0 out of 5 stars Less Was Not Enough
I cancelled this order, once I realized that "Symptom of the Universe: The Original Black Sabbath 1970-1978" existed. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Courtney James Ross

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Hits 1970-1978
Finally! We have here the only domestically available remastered versions of Black Sabbath songs. This may be quibbling but the title is completely misleading. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Harry Brewer

2.0 out of 5 stars Iron Man is 2 1/2 minutes shorter than the original
As other people have pointed out, Iron Man is edited on this. On the Paranoid CD it's 5:58; here it's 3:29. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Max R. Tomlinson

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction.
This is a great introduction to the greatest metal band of all time. But thats all it is , only an introduction . Read more
Published on July 25, 2007 by Don

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