[2021-02-12] Black Sabbath "Vol 4 (Super Deluxe Edition)" 4CD box set including Steven Wilson mixes (Warner/Rhino)

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:16 pm

Description
Black Sabbath unleashed the group’s fourth album in two years in 1972 with Vol 4. Stacked with classic tracks like “Supernaut,” “Changes,” and “Snowblind,” the record harnessed the group’s surging popularity to reach the Top 10 on the Albums Chart in the U.K. and the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., on its path to being certified platinum by the RIAA.

The innovators of heavy metal revisit Vol 4 on a new collection that includes a newly remastered version of the original album along with a trove of 20 unreleased studio and live recordings. VOL 4: SUPER DELUXE EDITION will be available on February 12 as a 4-CD set. It comes with an extensive booklet featuring liner notes with quotes from the era from all four band members, rare photos, and a poster with previously unpublished early artwork of the album using the working title Snowblind.

Bolstered by a fresh remastering, Vol 4’s ambitious arrangements and complex grooves have never sounded more inspired and menacing. Originally released in September 1972, the album marked two major changes for the members of Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. While their previous albums – Black Sabbath, Paranoid, and Master of Reality – were produced by Rodger Bain and recorded in England, they instead chose to produce Vol 4 themselves and record it at the Record Plant in Los Angeles.

The generous addition of bonus material on VOL 4: SUPER DELUXE EDITION begins with six previously unreleased studio outtakes from the original sessions for the album. Each one has been newly mixed by Steven Wilson using the analog multi-tracks. Highlights include outtakes for “Supernaut” and “Changes,” as well an instrumental version of “Under The Sun.”

The set also features 11 additional studio recordings (also newly mixed by Wilson from the analog multi-tracks) that spotlight alternative takes, false starts and snippets of studio dialogue. These tracks transport listeners into the studio with the band and offer some insight into the making of the album. Along with several alternative takes for “Wheels Of Confusion,” these recordings also include outtakes for “The Straightener” and “Snowblind.”

The collection concludes with a searing collection of live performances that re-create a typical setlist from Black Sabbath’s tour for Vol 4. Recorded in March 1973 at various stops along the band’s U.K. tour. The recordings were originally slated for a live album that was ultimately shelved. Although some of these performances have been previously available in various states, the release marks the first time that a full 1973 live Sabbath show has been recreated. The live audio has been newly mixed by Richard Digby Smith using the original 16-track analog tapes to achieve a level of fidelity not heard on any previous incarnations. Included here are thrilling live versions of Vol 4 tracks (“Tomorrow’s Dream” and “Cornucopia”) and fan favorites (“Paranoid” and “War Pigs”).

Tracklist
[CD1: Original Album Remastered]
1. Wheels Of Confusion / The Straightener
2. Tomorrow’s Dream
3. Changes
4. FX
5. Supernaut
6. Snowblind
7. Cornucopia
8. Laguna Sunrise
9. St. Vitus Dance
10. Under The Sun / Every Day Comes And Goes

[CD2: Outtakes - New Mixes]
1. Wheels Of Confusion / The Straightener *
2. Changes *
3. Supernaut *
4. Snowblind *
5. Laguna Sunrise *
6. Under The Sun (Instrumental) *

[CD3: Alternative Takes, False Starts & Studio Dialogue]
1. Wheels Of Confusion (False Start with Studio Dialogue) *
2. Wheels Of Confusion (Alternative Take 1) *
3. Wheels Of Confusion (Alternative Take 2) *
4. Wheels Of Confusion (Alternative Take 3) *
5. Wheels Of Confusion (Alternative Take 4) *
6. The Straightener (Outtake) *
7. Supernaut (Outtake) *
8. Supernaut (Alternative Takes with False Starts) *
9. Snowblind (Alternative Take 1 - Incomplete) *
10. Under The Sun (False Start with Studio Dialogue) *
11. Under The Sun (Alternative Take with Guide Vocal) *

[CD4: Live In The UK 1973]
1. Tomorrow’s Dream *
2. Sweet Leaf *
3. War Pigs
4. Snowblind *
5. Killing Yourself To Live
6. Cornucopia
7. Wicked World – Includes Excerpts of:
i. Guitar Solo
ii. Orchid
iii. Into The Void
iv. Sometimes I’m Happy
8. Supernaut / Drum Solo
9. Wicked World (Reprise)
10. Embryo
11. Children Of The Grave
12. Paranoid

* previously unreleased

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PJDVJFZ/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08PJDVJFZ/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
Available for pre-order soon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08N3KQCD2/?tag=imwan-21

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:17 pm

So far, only available for pre-order at Amazon UK (and only for UK buyers). More soon!

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Wow! Didn't even know he was working on Black Sabbath of all groups.

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:25 pm

Think this will be a good match, John?

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Sure.

joelee · **Joined:** 19 Dec 2007 **Posts:** 76 **Location:** Texas

Why is Steve just re-mixing the outtakes?

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Talk about lackluster.

That 2nd disc might be 20 minutes.

The 3rd disc is 4 different versions of "Wheels of Confusion" plus a false start and other false starts.

That 4th disc sure looks like the unauthorized release Live at Last which always sounded lousy and got remastered on Past Lives in 2002 and sounded better but still very raw and ugly.

I'm a Sabbath nut, but this is literally srcaping the bottom of the barrel.

Mr Fuse · 01 Dec 2006

5.1 Mix?

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:07 pm

It's solicited as four CDs, so, no 5.1 mix.

JosephC · **Joined:** 27 Jan 2011 **Posts:** 2660

This just made my day. 100 GBP for this pile of garbage, best joke I've heard in a long, long time. Might be worth checking out for 30 USD...but 100 GBP...that is hilarious.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Sharon has bills to pay, you know!

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

Talk about lackluster.

That 2nd disc might be 20 minutes.

The 3rd disc is 4 different versions of "Wheels of Confusion" plus a false start and other false starts.

That 4th disc sure looks like the unauthorized release Live at Last which always sounded lousy and got remastered on Past Lives in 2002 and sounded better but still very raw and ugly.

I'm a Sabbath nut, but this is literally srcaping the bottom of the barrel.

Good catch on that live disc. I will watch for a very good price and wait this out.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:49 pm

The Amazon UK listing was open to buyers worldwide for a little while, but has now gone dormant. It will be back, along with domestic links for the USA and Canada.

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

That price seemed ridiculous, is Neil Young involved with Sabbath releases now?

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

I don’t think this is even worth $30.

$15 maybe.

False starts and alternate versions (many of the same song) and a live recording of dodgy quality we’ve heard before?

This album is genius even if they were out of their minds on blow.

A 2 CD version I’d possibly consider but probably not.

Andy Pearce’s remaster from 2009 is just fine.

Where are the damn IRS remasters???

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

I wouldn't mind getting a straight issue of the Wilson mix.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

I wouldn't mind getting a straight issue of the Wilson mix.

He didn't mix the album, just six outtakes and one of those is an instrumental.

That would be an EP length.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

I wouldn't mind getting a straight issue of the Wilson mix.

He didn't mix the album, just six outtakes and one of those is an instrumental.

That would be an EP length.

Oh, never mind then.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

I wouldn't mind getting a straight issue of the Wilson mix.

He didn't mix the album, just six outtakes and one of those is an instrumental.

That would be an EP length.

Oh, never mind then.

I'd buy an E.P. of that if they offered it for $10 or so.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

Jason Michael wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

I wouldn't mind getting a straight issue of the Wilson mix.

He didn't mix the album, just six outtakes and one of those is an instrumental.

That would be an EP length.

Oh, never mind then.

I'd buy an E.P. of that if they offered it for $10 or so.

Perhaps.

I wonder why he didn't mix the album. Why would you bring Wilson onto a project just to mix a handful of outtakes?

hbsbla · **Joined:** 18 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 615

Could be the multitracks are missing. He’s done other albums with these issues including Jethro Tull’s Too Old To RnR.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

Jason Michael wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

I wouldn't mind getting a straight issue of the Wilson mix.

He didn't mix the album, just six outtakes and one of those is an instrumental.

That would be an EP length.

Oh, never mind then.

I'd buy an E.P. of that if they offered it for $10 or so.

Perhaps.

No, really, I would.

[2021-02-12] Black Sabbath "Vol 4 (Super Deluxe Edition)" 4CD box set including Steven Wilson mixes (Warner/Rhino)

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