This 2009 compilation collects foundational heavy metal tracks from Black Sabbath's original Ozzy Osbourne era. It serves as a straightforward, albeit unexpanded, introduction to the band's initial run of LPs.
- The album was released on June 9, 2009, by Sanctuary Records.
- The compilation draws exclusively from Black Sabbath's first eight studio albums, from 'Black Sabbath' (1970) to 'Technical Ecstasy' (1976).
- "Greatest Hits" was released during a period of renewed interest in the band, following reunion rumors and the eventual formation of Heaven & Hell.
Black Sabbath is a pioneering heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1968. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal music. The "Greatest Hits" compilation was released in 2009, late in the band's career, and comprises material from their early, most iconic period.
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