Black Sabbath has announced The Ultimate Collection, a 31 track best of album curated by the band members, set for February 3rd via Rhino Records. The set includes “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” “War Pigs,” “N.I.B.” and “The Wizard,” as well as choice cuts from their classic albums. The collection is the definitive accompaniment for all Sabbath fans as well as those with a love of hard rock.

Remastered by renowned engineer Andy Pearce (Motörhead, Deep Purple, Lou Reed, Iggy & The Stooges), The Ultimate Collection will be available on 2 CD and a limited edition “Crucifold” edition on heavyweight 4 LP produced in the shape of the cross.

Black Sabbath was formed in Birmingham in 1968 by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums and percussion). Originally formed as a heavy blues-rock band named Earth, the band began incorporating occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned-down guitars, changing their name to Black Sabbath and releasing multiple gold and platinum records in the 1970s.

Black Sabbath are arguably the most influential heavy metal band of all time. The band helped to create the genre with ground breaking releases such as Paranoid, an album that Rolling Stone magazine said “changed music forever.” Time Magazine called Paranoid “the birthplace of heavy metal.”

In 2017, Black Sabbath remains one of the most prominent acts in music.  Performing for over 45 years, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, have received two Grammy Awards , 13 platinum and six gold albums in the US, and have sold over 75 million records worldwide.

2 CD | 4 LP

CD 1:

1. Paranoid 2. Never Say Die 3. Iron Man 4. Black Sabbath 5. Children Of The Grave 6. Fairies Wear Boots 7. Changes 8. Rat Salad 9. Sweet Leaf 10. War Pigs 11. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 12. Hole In The Sky 13. Symptom Of The Universe 14. Spiral Architect 15. Rock ‘N’ Roll Doctor

CD 2:

1. Dirty Women 2. Evil Woman, Don’t Play Your Games With Me 3. A Hard Road 4. Lord Of This World 5. Into The Void 6. Behind The Wall Of Sleep 7. Snowblind 8. Tomorrow’s Dream 9. The Wizard 10. N.I.B. 11. Electric Funeral 12. Embryo 13. Killing Yourself To Live 14. Am I Going Insane 15. Wicked World 16. It’s Alright