Why This CD Matters
Greatest Hits collects some of Black Sabbath’s most influential early recordings, showcasing the heavy riffs, dark atmosphere, and blues-based metal sound that helped define heavy metal in the 1970s. Tracks like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” became genre standards and continue to influence generations of rock and metal bands. Compilation releases like this remain accessible entry points into the band’s landmark early catalog.
Collector Note
US reissue pressing on CSL and NEMS Records. NEMS-era Black Sabbath compilations are widely collected for their focus on the band’s classic Ozzy Osbourne lineup recordings.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light surface wear not affecting playback
Case: VG+ with normal shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with minor handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation, Reissue
Label: CSL / NEMS – 449801-2
Country: US
Genre: Rock
Style: Heavy Metal
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Paranoid – 2:46
N. I. B. – 6:02
Changes – 4:40
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath – 5:39
Iron Man – 5:52
Black Sabbath – 6:14
War Pigs – 7:37
Laguna Sunrise – 2:47
Tomorrow’s Dream – 3:06
Sweet Leaf – 5:00
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
Why This CD Matters
Greatest Hits collects some of Black Sabbath’s most influential early recordings, showcasing the heavy riffs, dark atmosphere, and blues-based metal sound that helped define heavy metal in the 1970s. Tracks like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” became genre standards and continue to influence generations of rock and metal bands. Compilation releases like this remain accessible entry points into the band’s landmark early catalog.
Collector Note
US reissue pressing on CSL and NEMS Records. NEMS-era Black Sabbath compilations are widely collected for their focus on the band’s classic Ozzy Osbourne lineup recordings.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light surface wear not affecting playback
Case: VG+ with normal shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with minor handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation, Reissue
Label: CSL / NEMS – 449801-2
Country: US
Genre: Rock
Style: Heavy Metal
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Paranoid – 2:46
N. I. B. – 6:02
Changes – 4:40
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath – 5:39
Iron Man – 5:52
Black Sabbath – 6:14
War Pigs – 7:37
Laguna Sunrise – 2:47
Tomorrow’s Dream – 3:06
Sweet Leaf – 5:00
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
