BLACK SABBATH: VOL. 4 Studio Album (1972)

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Vol. 4 is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in September 25, 1972. It was the first album by Black Sabbath not produced by Rodger Bain; guitarist Tony Iommi assumed production duties. Patrick Meehan, the band’s then-manager, was listed as co-producer, though his actual involvement in the album’s production was minimal. Though the production of Vol. 4 is officially credited to Black Sabbath and Patrick Meehan, the bulk of the actual production was performed by guitarist Tony Iommi. “It’s the first album we’ve produced ourselves,” said vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in 1972. “Previously we had Rodger Bain as a producer and, although he’s very good, he didn’t really feel what the band was doing. It was a matter of communication. This time, we did it with Patrick, our manager, and I think we’re all very happy… It was great to work in an American studio.” Meehan had little actual involvement in the album’s production but nonetheless insisted he be listed as producer, according to Iommi.

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Tracklist:

  1. Wheels Of Confusion
  2. Tomorrow’s Dream
  3. Changes
  4. FX
  5. Supernaut
  6. Snowblind
  7. Cornucopia
  8. St. Vitus Dance
  9. Under The Sun
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Black Sabbath:

Ozzy Osbourne: vocals
Tony Iommi: guitars, piano, mellotron
Geezer Butler: bass, mellotron
Bill Ward: drums, percussion

Additional:

Colin Caldwell, Vic Smith: engineering
Patrick Meehan: production

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