Last Updated on 30 January 2026 by Massimo M.

Black Sabbath discography

Black Sabbath’s discography is widely regarded as one of the foundations of heavy metal. From their early releases at the turn of the 1970s to their later studio albums, the band developed a powerful and distinctive sound that reshaped the landscape of rock music.

Throughout their career, Black Sabbath went through multiple line-up changes, with different vocalists and musicians leaving a clear mark on each phase of the band’s evolution. These shifts resulted in distinct musical eras, each characterized by its own style, atmosphere and creative approach. Understanding the band’s discography therefore means tracing how these changes influenced the sound and direction of each album.

This page offers a complete overview of the Black Sabbath discography, including studio albums, official live recordings, compilation releases and EPs. For every album listed, the musicians involved are specified, providing valuable context for listeners interested in the band’s internal dynamics and artistic progression.

An essential resource for fans, collectors and anyone exploring the recorded legacy of one of the most influential bands in the history of heavy music.

STUDIO DISCS

1970 – Black Sabbath – Vertigo (UK) 847 903 VTY / Warner Bros. (USA) WS 1871

1970 – Paranoid – Vertigo (UK) 6360 011  / Warner Bros. (USA) WS 1887

1971- Master of Reality – Vertigo (UK) 6360 050  / Warner Bros. (USA) BS 2562

1972 – Black Sabbath, Vol. 4 – Vertigo (UK) 6360 071 / Warner Bros. (USA) BS 2602

1973 – Sabbath Bloody Sabbath – WWA Records (UK) WWA 005 / Warner Bros. (USA) BS 2695

1975 – Sabotage – NEMS (UK) 9119 001 / Warner Bros. (USA) BS 2822

1976 – Technical Ecstasy – Vertigo (UK) 9124 100 / Warner Bros. (USA) BS 2969

1978 – Never Say Die! – Vertigo (UK) 9102 751 / Warner Bros. (USA) BSK 3186

1980 – Heaven and Hell Warner – Vertigo (UK) 6302 017 / Warner Bros. (USA) M5 3372

1981 – Mob Rules – Vertigo (UK)6302 119 / Warner Bros. (USA) BSK 3605

1983 – Born Again – Vertigo (UK) 814 271-1 / Warner Bros. (USA) 23978-1

1986 – Seventh Star (Black Sabbath feat. Tony Iommi) – Vertigo (UK) VERH 29 / Warner Bros. (USA) 1-25337

1987 – The Eternal Idol- Vertigo (UK) VERH 51 / Warner Bros. (USA) R-163809

1989 – Headless Cross – I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1002 (UK) / IRS-82002 (USA) 1990 – TYR I.R.S.- I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1038

1992 – Dehumanizer – I.R.S Records EIRSA 713155 1994 – Cross Purposes – I.R.S. Records 13222 1995 – Forbidden – I.R.S Records 72438 30620 27

2013 – 13 – Vertigo, Republic Records B0018539-01

1982 – Live Evil – Vertigo SAB 10 1995 – Cross Purposes Live – I.R.S. Records 13222

1998 – Reunion – Epic Records E2K 69688 2002 – Past Lives – Sanctuary Records 06076-84561-2

2007 – Live at Hammersmith Odeon (3 x LP) – Rhino Records R1-526573 2013 – Live… Gathered in Their Masses – Vertigo Records

COLLECTIONS

We Sold Our Soul for Rock ‘n’ Roll (1975) – Warner Bros. Records 2BS 2923 1995 – The Sabbath Stones – I.R.S. Records 7243 8 37532 2 2