Black Sabbath — 1970

The debut that effectively invented heavy metal, dark and doom-laden. Heavy and historic. Year zero for the genre. Worth exploring once you've heard the obvious entry points.

On vinyl: Original '70s pressings vary widely in quality; check reviews of the specific reissue you're considering.

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If you have Black Sabbath, these are the Black Sabbath records worth reaching for next.

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