Heaven and Hell — 1980

A triumphant Dio-fronted reinvention of melodic metal. Powerful and beloved. A late peak. The further you go into Black Sabbath's catalogue, the more this one rewards.

On vinyl: '80s originals are plentiful and usually affordable; reissues tend to be cleaner but pricier.

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

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