Vol. 4

Black Sabbath's Vol. 4 is the band’s fourth studio album, originally released in 1972 and noted for expanding their heavy, doom-tinged sound with bold experimentation. This 2015 Sanctuary Records UK reissue presents the original track lineup, including Wheels of Confusion, Tomorrow's Dream, Changes, FX, Supernaut, Snowblind, Cornucopia, Laguna Sunrise, St. Vitus Dance, and Under the Sun. The album sits at a pivotal point in Sabbath's career, balancing crushing riffs with moodier, more spectral passages and Ozzy Osbourne's voice taking on a textural edge. Its mix of ultra-heavy moments and ambitious arrangements has helped Vol. 4 endure as a fan favorite in the Sabbath catalog.