• Remastered
• 180 Gram
• Gatefold sleeve
• Includes printed inner sleeve replicating original 4-page photo booklet
  
  

Black Sabbath released Vol. 4 in 1972 as the band's fourth studio album, cementing their role as architects of heavy metal. The record arrived during the group's peak creative period, following the monumental success of their self-titled debut and Paranoid. It stands as a crucial entry in their catalog—a moment where the band expanded their sonic palette while maintaining the crushing heaviness that defined them.

The album opens with "Wheels Of Confusion," setting a hypnotic, riff-driven tone that carries through standout tracks like "Supernaut" and the haunting "Snowblind." "Tomorrow's Dream" showcases the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within a metal framework, while "Changes" demonstrates a more introspective side, layering acoustic textures over their signature doom-laden approach. The instrumental "FX" serves as a brief interlude, adding textural variety to the record's arc. Throughout, the production captures the raw power of Sabbath's playing while allowing individual instruments room to breathe—essential on vinyl where the listening experience demands full attention.

This 2016 remaster brings the album back into focus with a fresh transfer, housed in a gatefold sleeve that replicates the original packaging complete with a four-page photo booklet. The record comes pressed on black vinyl and supplied with a protective white inner sleeve, making this a solid addition for collectors seeking improved sound quality without sacrificing the aesthetic of the original release.

Tracklist:

A1. Wheels Of Confusion (7:46)
A2. Tomorrow's Dream (3:06)
A3. Changes (4:40)
A4. FX (1:38)
A5. Supernaut (4:28)
B1. Snowblind (5:23)
B2. Cornucopia (3:49)
B3. Laguna Sunrise (2:48)
B4. St. Vitus' Dance (2:25)
B5. Under The Sun (5:52)