BLACK SABBATH Technical Ecstasy (2009 issue UK 8-track digitally remastered vinyl LP - Released in October of '76, 'Technical Ecstasy' was born of fire and raised in flames. At first the album drew many detractors with the fans and critics suggesting the band were running out of ideas and reaching the end of a phase in their career. What emerged was definitely several steps removed from those far off days of their eponymous debut in 1970. But this was a band who were several yearsfurther down the musical dirt track – and one not prepared to repeat the past. Sabbath retained their trademark ability to riff and blaze like no others on the planet, but they were also expanding their universe, proving to everyone they could not only march boldly on towards the end of their first decade together, but could adapt and mature into the bargain. Includes the hits 'Rock 'N' Roll Doctor' & 'Dirty Women'. Presented in a gatefold picture sleeve wih printed inner bag and replica 'spaceship' Vertigo labels. The sleeve has an area of sticker residue to one corner and a minor crease to another, while the vinyl reveals minor cosmetic marks to show play).