The set concludes with live rarities like “E5150” and “Neon Knights” that originally appeared in 2007 on the Rhino Handmade’s limited edition collection, Black Sabbath: Live At Hammersmith Odeon. Some of these never been released in North America, including versions of “Neon Knights” and “Die Young” recorded live in 1980 in Hartford, CT. The expanded edition includes live versions of “Children of the Sea” and “Heaven and Hell” - originally released as B-sides to the album’s singles - a 7″ mono edit of “Lady Evil”, and rare live recordings from 1980-82. It proved to be one of the heavy metal’s greatest comeback albums following the ousting of original singer Ozzy Osbourne. It’s the one and only R.J.DIO heard clear as never before, and the album, it’s simply one of the best metal LP in history, perhaps the best in BLACK SABBATH’s career.ġ980’s Heaven and Hell marked Dio’s debut with Black Sabbath. While there’s a bonus disc with a great live recording form the album’s tour, it’s the sonic treatment of the studio tracks which shine here. On those memorable albums, Dio’s soaring tenor and gothic songwriting were the perfect foil for the band’s bone-crushing mix of razor-sharp riffs, intense grooves, and dark imagery. The star of “ Heaven and Hell ” is the 2021 remaster of the main album. Singer Ronnie James Dio joined Black Sabbath in 1979 which resulted in two back-to-back classic albums: Heaven And Hell and Mob Rules. As I picked these up a few years ago, I unloaded my old Castles (except for the 1st album) up to Born Again, Seventh Son and Eternal Idol which I still hold on to.The first two Ronnie James Dio-fronted BLACK SABBATH albums, 1980’s Heaven and Hell and 1981’s Mob Rules, are receiving deluxe reissues via Rhino Records, expanded with bonus material. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. I do not have the deluxe editions of Dehumanizer and Live Evil but I do have the others and Pearce is credited with all of them except MoR which Matt Wortham gets a co-mastering credit with Pearce. High quality Black Sabbath Heaven Hell-inspired gifts and merchandise. I believe all the multi-CD deluxe editions that came out in 2009-2011 which include Black Sabbath(1st album), Master Of Reality, Paranoid, Heaven And Hell, Mob Rules, Live Evil, Born Again, Seventh Son, Eternal Idol and Dehumanizer. I'm always chasing a better version of the 1st album but not quite ready to spring for a really good copy of a Vertigo 1st issue original LP. Now I'm questioning if I need to even bother paying the price for SACDs of the 1st album and MoR on SACD or if the Pearces are as good as or better. I have been on the fence looking for one at a decent price and based on what's being said here, it sounds like the Pearce Deluxe remaster is the final word. Interesting comments regarding the SACD for HaH. As I picked these up a few years ago, I unloaded my old Castles (except for the 1st album) up to Born Again, Seventh Son and Eternal Idol which I still hold on to. I do not have the deluxe editions of Dehumanizer and Live Evil but I do have the others and Pearce is credited with all of them except MoR which Matt Wortham gets a co-mastering credit with Pearce. The best on CD and the only CD to really compare with the album on vinyl.Ĭlick to expand.I believe all the multi-CD deluxe editions that came out in 2009-2011 which include Black Sabbath(1st album), Master Of Reality, Paranoid, Heaven And Hell, Mob Rules, Live Evil, Born Again, Seventh Son, Eternal Idol and Dehumanizer.

Rhino (2008): Good EQ from what I remember but way too much compression.ĭeluxe (2010): Fantastic. Teichiku Japan Mini LP CD (2000): Clone of 1996 Castle. Japan Vertigo PHCR-6072: Also same as US WB.Ĭastle (1996): The worst version of H&H on CD. Gert Van Hoeyen is certainly FAR better than Hans Brethouwer, but this one is only so-so. Japan Vertigo 32PD-129: Really good but mastered too hot. If I don't mention one I either haven't heard it or it matches a previous edition and I think that's obvious enough where I won't take time to list it.

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