BLACK SABBATH · Paranoid (Remastered) | BLACK LP

Black vinyl, remastered in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Paranoid (Remastered)'

When Black Sabbath unleashed "Paranoid" in 1970, they didn't just create an album - they forged the blueprint for heavy metal itself. This remastered edition brings new life to eight tracks that literally invented a genre, from the apocalyptic thunder of "War Pigs" to the iconic riff that defines "Iron Man". The album's raw power and dark themes were revolutionary for their time, with Tony Iommi's crushing guitar work and Ozzy Osbourne's haunting vocals creating a sound that was both terrifying and mesmerizing.

What makes "Paranoid" truly special is how it balances brutal heaviness with unexpected moments of beauty, like the dreamy psychedelic journey of "Planet Caravan". Every track here became a metal standard - the title track's frantic energy, the doom-laden "Electric Funeral", and the swaggering groove of "Fairies Wear Boots" all showcase a band at their creative peak. This 2009 remaster preserves all the gritty atmosphere while enhancing the clarity that lets you hear every crushing detail of what many consider the greatest heavy metal album ever recorded.

For fans of: Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden

Track listing

A1. War Pigs (2009 - Remaster)
A2. Paranoid (2009 - Remaster)
A3. Planet Caravan (2009 - Remaster)
A4. Iron Man (2009 - Remaster)
B1. Electric Funeral (2009 - Remaster)
B2. Hand of Doom (2009 - Remaster)
B3. Rat Salad (2009 - Remaster)
B4. Fairies Wear Boots (2009 - Remaster)

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstrasse 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: www.universalmusic.com