The Ultimate Collection

~ Release by Black Sabbath (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

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1Dirty Women
assistant engineer:
Spock Wall
engineer:
Robin Black (engineer)
producer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
mixer:
Robin Black (engineer) and Tony Iommi
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bill Ward (in 1976-06)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (in 1976-06)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (in 1976-06)
guest keyboard:
Gerald Woodruffe (in 1976-06)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (in 1976-06)
arranger:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd. (in 1976)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami (in 1976-06)
mixed at:
Criteria Studios in Miami
recording of:
Dirty Women (in 1976-06)
writer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Westminster Music Ltd. and TRO Essex Music International, Inc. (in 1976)
3.87:09
2Evil Woman, Don’t Play Your Games With Me
engineer:
Barry Sheffield and Tony Allom
producer:
Roger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1970), Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1970), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1970), NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1976) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London) (on 1969-10-16)
cover recording of:
Evil Woman, Don't Play Your Games With Me (on 1969-10-16)
writer:
Dave Wagner (vocalist, songwriter), Dick Wiegand and Larry Wiegand
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Franklin Boyd Music Ltd. and Yuggoth Music
3.353:22
3A Hard Road
producer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1978-01 until 1978-05)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1978-01 until 1978-05)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1978-01 until 1978-05)
guest keyboard:
Don Airey (from 1978-01 until 1978-05)
background vocals:
Geezer Butler (from 1978-01 until 1978-05), Tony Iommi (from 1978-01 until 1978-05), Ozzy Osbourne (from 1978-01 until 1978-05) and Bill Ward (from 1978-01 until 1978-05)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (from 1978-01 until 1978-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd. (in 1978)
recorded at:
Sounds Interchange in Toronto (from 1978-01 until 1978-05)
recording of:
A Hard Road (from 1978-01 until 1978-05)
writer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music, Westminster Music Ltd., Essex Music International Ltd. (in 1978) and TRO Essex Music International, Inc. (in 1978)
3.56:02
4Lord of This World
producer:
Rodger Bain
bass guitar:
Geezer Butler
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward
guitar:
Tony Iommi
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne
performer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1971), Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1971), Sanctuary Copyrights Ltd. (in 1971) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recording of:
Lord of This World
writer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., TRO Essex Music International, Inc. and Onward Music Ltd. (in 1971)
3.855:25
5Into the Void
producer:
Rodger Bain
bass guitar:
Geezer Butler
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward
guitar:
Tony Iommi
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne
performer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1971), Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1971), Sanctuary Copyrights Ltd. (in 1971) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recording of:
Into the Void
lyricist and composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., TRO Essex Music International, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1971)
revision of:
Spanish Sid
4.16:12
6Behind the Wall of Sleep
engineer:
Barry Sheffield and Tony Allom
producer:
Roger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1970), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1970), NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1976) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London) (on 1969-10-16)
medley including a recording of:
Behind the Wall of Sleep (on 1969-10-16)
lyricist and composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International, Inc., Essex Music, Inc., TRO Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
medley including a recording of:
Wasp (on 1969-10-16)
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International, Inc., TRO Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd.
3.353:38
7Snowblind
engineer:
Colin Caldwell and Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven
producer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band) and Patrick Meehan
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bill Ward (in 1972-05)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (in 1972-05)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (in 1972-05)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (in 1972-05)
arranger:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1972), Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1972), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1975) and NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1976)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood and The Record Plant (Sausalito, 1972-1981) in Sausalito (in 1972-05)
recording of:
Snowblind (in 1972-05)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Rollerjoint Music, TRO Essex Music International, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1972)
4.055:25
8Tomorrow’s Dream
engineer:
Colin Caldwell and Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven
producer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band) and Patrick Meehan
bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (in 1972-05)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bill Ward (in 1972-05)
guitar:
Tony Iommi (in 1972-05)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (in 1972-05)
arranger:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1972), Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1972), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1975) and NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1976)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood and The Record Plant (Sausalito, 1972-1981) in Sausalito (in 1972-05)
recording of:
Tomorrow’s Dream (in 1972-05)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Rollerjoint Music and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1972)
3.53:08
9The Wizard
engineer:
Barry Sheffield and Tony Allom
producer:
Roger Bain
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bill Ward (on 1969-10-16)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (on 1969-10-16)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (on 1969-10-16)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (on 1969-10-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1970), Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1970), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1970), NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1976) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London) (on 1969-10-16)
recording of:
The Wizard (on 1969-10-16)
lyricist and composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
TRO Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc., Westminster Music Ltd. and Onward Music Ltd. (in 1970)
4.254:22
10N.I.B.
engineer:
Barry Sheffield and Tony Allom
producer:
Roger Bain
bass guitar and electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1970), Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1970), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1970, in 2009), NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1976) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London) (on 1969-10-16, on 1969-11-17)
recording of:
N.I.B. (on 1969-10-16)
lyricist and composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Essex Music International, Inc., TRO Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc., ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division) and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
4.46:04
11Electric Funeral
engineer:
Tom Allom and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only), Sanctuary Copyrights Ltd. (in 1970), NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1976) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill and Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London)
recording of:
Electric Funeral (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-07-08)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Essex Music International, Inc., Onward Music Ltd., Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
4.254:50
12Embryo
producer:
Rodger Bain
guitar:
Tony Iommi
performer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Sanctuary Copyrights Ltd. (in 1971), NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1976) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recording of:
Embryo
composer:
Tony Iommi
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., TRO Essex Music International, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd.
2.450:28
13Killing Yourself to Live
engineer:
Mike Butcher (recording engineer and guitarist)
producer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (in 1973-09)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (in 1973-09)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (in 1973-09)
synthesizer:
Tony Iommi (in 1973-09) and Ozzy Osbourne (in 1973-09)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (in 1973-09)
conductor:
Wil Malone
arranger:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band) and Wil Malone
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1973), Sanctuary Copyrights Ltd. (in 1973), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1975) and NEMS (UK label, 1976–1983) (in 1980)
recorded at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Killing Yourself to Live (in 1973-09)
lyricist and composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Rollerjoint Music, Westminster Music Ltd. and Onward Music Ltd. (in 1974)
3.755:41
14Am I Going Insane?
engineer:
Robin Black (engineer) and Mike Butcher (recording engineer and guitarist)
co-producer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
producer:
Mike Butcher (recording engineer and guitarist)
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1975-02 until 1975-03)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1975-02 until 1975-03)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1975-02 until 1975-03)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (from 1975-02 until 1975-03)
arranger:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1975) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1975)
recorded at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden (from 1975-02 until 1975-03)
recording of:
Am I Going Insane (Radio) (from 1975-02 until 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
TRO Essex Music International, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1975)
3.34:14
15Wicked World
engineer:
Tom Allom and Barry Sheffield
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (on 1969-10-16)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (on 1969-10-16)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (on 1969-10-16)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (on 1969-10-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd., Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1970), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1970) and Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor) (in 2006)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London) (on 1969-10-16)
recording of:
Wicked World (on 1969-10-16)
lyricist and composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
3.654:44
16It’s Alright
assistant engineer:
Spock Wall
engineer:
Robin Black (engineer)
producer:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
mixer:
Robin Black (engineer) and Tony Iommi
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Bill Ward (in 1976-06)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (in 1976-06)
electric guitar:
Bill Ward and Tony Iommi (in 1976-06)
guest keyboard:
Gerald Woodruffe (in 1976-06)
arranger:
Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gimcastle Ltd.
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami (in 1976-06)
mixed at:
Criteria Studios in Miami
recording of:
It’s Alright (in 1976-06)
writer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Westminster Music Ltd. and TRO Essex Music International, Inc. (in 1976)
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