Black SabbathBlack Sabbath Vol. 4

Label:

Warner Bros. Records – BS 2602

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album , 1st pressing, Gatefold

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Hard Rock

Tracklist

A1 Wheels Of Confusion 8:00
A2 Tomorrow's Dream 3:08
A3 Changes 4:41
A4 FX 1:41
A5 Supernaut 4:43
B1 Snowblind 5:28
B2 Cornucopia 4:52
B3 Laguna Sunrise 2:50
B4 St. Vitus' Dance 2:25
B5 Under The Sun 5:52

Companies, etc.

  • Recorded AtRecord Plant, Los Angeles
  • Published ByRollert Music
  • Record CompanyWarner Bros. Inc.
  • Record CompanyWarner Bros. Records Inc.

Credits

  • Arranged By, ProducerBlack Sabbath
  • Bass [Uncredited]Geezer Butler
  • CoverBloomsbury Group
  • Drums [Uncredited]Bill Ward
  • EngineerVic Smith*
  • Lead Guitar [Uncredited]Tony Iommi
  • Lead Vocals [Uncredited]Ozzy Osbourne
  • Photography ByKeith McMillan*
  • ProducerPatrick Meehan

Notes

Original US pressing with olive green disc labels, WB shield at top, 'Stereo' printed at bottom above rimtext.
Pressing plant is not determined by the runouts.

Additional variants: undetermined pressing.

Released by Warner Bros. in the USA,, packaged in a gatefold cover with a color printed folded page glued into the center. Each band member is given their own full page photo, with a full size 'band on-stage' image at the centerfold position.

We wish to thank the great COKE-Cola Company of Los Angeles

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): (S40,109)
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): (S40,110)
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A): . BS 2602 40109-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B): . BS-2602 40110-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, Variant 2): . BS 2602 40109-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, Variant 2): . BS-2602 40110-3 X

Other Versions (5 of 488)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Black Sabbath Vol 4 (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Vertigo 6360 071 UK 1972
New Submission
Black Sabbath Vol. 4 (LP, Album, Promo) Warner Bros. Records BS 2602 US 1972
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Black Sabbath Vol 4 (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Vertigo 6360 071 1972
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Black Sabbath Vol 4 (LP, Album, Gatefold) Vertigo 63 60 071 Spain 1972
New Submission
Black Sabbath Vol 4 (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Vertigo 6360 071 A Italy 1972

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Reviews

  • woodisgood's avatar
    woodisgood
    Edited 3 months ago
    My copy is clean like the day it was pressed and just sounds KILLER. Honestly, I have the first first on OG 1st pressing US WB editions, and they all sound stellar, just insanely clear, punchy, great bass, quiet vinyl. This is all to say: If anyone feels there’s a pressing that blows this one out of the water, lay it on me. I seriously cannot judge which of the first four is my favorite. Greatest hard rock and roll band ever.
    • DarkChocky's avatar
      DarkChocky
      Edited 9 months ago
      This pressing sounds really bad. It's a muffled mess, avoid at all costs! I have no idea how anyone can think this one sounds good. It sounds like an MP3 track playing at less than a 100Kbps...
      • Kirky70's avatar
        Kirky70
        Outstanding pressing. I love the Warner olive label vs the UK Vertigo. I know I will be alone on that but I just do. This is a sonic treat. Bold and muscular. A grail in my collection!!!
        • tarrare's avatar
          tarrare
          Edited 10 months ago
          The bass is heavily prevalent, especially on the start of 'Wheels of Confusion' in comparison to streaming, remaster, and CD counterparts. The definitive version of this gorgeous album, the dynamics between the softer songs and the louder ones works really well. A constantly played record in my stash.

          "This should be played at high volume, preferably in a residential area"
          • Balltuss's avatar
            Balltuss
            Great album and fantastic sound. So glad to own an original first pressing.
            • Darrdod53's avatar
              Darrdod53
              Beautiful album and pressing. Love every song on it aside from Under the Sun.
              • HippyJuice's avatar
                HippyJuice
                Enthralling experience. Ozzy was the best Sabbath member, jus saying.

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