BLACK SABBATH Vol. 4 (UK/EU 10-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Originally released in 1972, Vol. 4 found Black Sabbath at the height of their powers and refusing to rest on their reputation. Rather than recycle the formula that had made them leaders of the heavy rock pack, the band pushed themselves into new territory, blending their trademark heaviness with fresh textures and ideas. The result was one of the most adventurous albums in the Sabbath canon - from the sprawling opener Wheels of Confusion and the pounding riff of Supernaut to the fragile ballad Changes and the orchestral sweep of Laguna Sunrise. While still dark and heavy at its core, Vol. 4 showed the band embracing dynamics, experimentation, and nuance without losing their edge. Gatefold picture sleeve replicating the original cover artwork, factory sealed. Recommended).