Vol 4

Vertigo

“Catalog number on spine and back cover: 6360 071 Catalog number on Side B label: 6360.071 Scandinavian release with NCB rights. Track durations are not provided on the record. On label 6360.071-2Y (On Gatefold label 6360.071-1Y) A1:...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Greece

“Greek 1st press "swirl" Vertigo label Laminated front sleeve. (p) 1972 410 Y.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972New Zealand

“Recorded at Record Plant, Los Angeles. An Excellency Production We wish to thank the great COKE-Cola Company of Los Angeles. Laminated gatefold sleeve-opening toward spine. Rear sleeve notes: Marketed in New Zealand by Polygram.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Australia

“Gatefold sleeve with colour 4 page picture insert Distributed in Australia by Phonogram Pty Limited This version also does not have an MX runout, but with the "P" above the D of Made in Australia.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Australia

“A release without an MX prefix. Vertigo 'swirl' label. Two panel insert. Non-laminated gatefold. ℗ 1972”

Philips

calendar_today1972Philippines

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Australia

“Label variant. Phonographic P is above the "D" in Made (In Australia) rather than the more common "M" on the label. Laminated sleeve with insert.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Israel

“First press with Vertigo 'swirl' labels. Black Sabbath Vol 4 has different labels.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“Label variant of this first issue with spiral labels / inner and 4 page photo booklet inside gatefold sleeve, with "Made In England" on label. On the label the title appears as 'Black Sabbath Vol. 4'. An Excellency Production We wish to...”

Philips / Vertigo

calendar_today1972Philippines

“On labels: A Vertigo Record Manufactured in the Phil. by Home Industries Dev. Corp. under license with Philps Phonographic Industries On gatefold cover inside: Printed in the Philippines by Home Industries Development Corporation. On B...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Germany

“Label of side A is WHITE (without vertigo swirl) No rim text and stereo/rpm (⚭33) indication on side B”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Brazil

“No "Impresso por: Matiz Gráfica" on this copy's back cover, as found on Black Sabbath Vol 4”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

“Warner Bros. in the US features a gatefold sleeve with a page glued into the middle. Each band member is given their own photo page, with the band on-stage (and photographed from behind) at the very center. We wish to thank the great CO...”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

“Original US press with olive green inner labels, pressing plant not determined by the runouts. Etched runouts. Variant of these Pitman, Santa Maria, Terre Haute, and second undetermined pressings. Warner Bros. in the US features a gate...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“This is the second edition/cut, pressed in Holland, without cut signings by George Peckham, but track durations on cover, De Luxe price code and 'Made in England' on label. Swirl labels. Gatefold sleeve with 4 page insert. Sleeve is ...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Venezuela

“"HECHO EN VENEZUELA" on side B label. "EL DISCO ES CULTURA DISTRIBUYE POLYDOR S.A. CARACAS APARTADO 5458 - TLF. 34.38.24" on the back cover.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Israel

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Mexico

“Serie Rock Power La Nueva Generacion Electrica. Gatefold Cover. Grabado en Estados Unidos. Hecho en Mexico/ Distribuido por Polydor, S.A.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Lebanon

“Just like Lebanese issues of Master Of Reality & Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, The Lebanese issue of Black Sabbath - Vol. 4 comes with a regular inner jacket, unlike UK First Issue (Spiral Jacket). The cover is similar as the master release ...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972South Africa

“Spiral label. Gatefold sleeve with 4 page insert. On the label the title appears as 'Black Sabbath Vol. 4'. An Excellency Production We wish to thank the great COKE-Cola Company of Los Angeles.”

Vertigo

“Catalog number on spine and back cover: 6360 071 Catalog number on Side B label: 6360.071 Scandinavian release with NCB rights. Track durations are not provided on the record. Same as Black Sabbath Vol. 4 but with no gatefold sleeve. ...”

Vertigo

“Catalog number on spine and back cover: 6360 071 Catalog number on side B label: 6360.071 Scandinavian release with NCB rights. Track durations are not provided on the record. Similar to Black Sabbath Vol. 4 but this version has on la...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Austria

“Very limited Austrian pressing. Comes with original UK gatefold cover with 4 pages booklet. Song B4 (Saint Vitus Dance") appears as "One song" on the label, oddly. Matrix number, outgroove etchings identical to German first pres...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Brazil

“Gatefold sleeve Recorded at Record Plant, Los Angeles. An Excellency Production First issue with Spiral labels/inner and 4 page photo booklet inside gatefold sleeve. On the label the title appears as 'Vol. 4'”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986France

“Published by Westminister Music LTD: Tracks 1-10 (P)1976, Track 11 (P)1980 Recorded Live”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986Europe

“Published by Westminister Music LTD: Tracks 1-10 (P)1976, Track 11 (P)1980 Recorded Live CD made in Japan by JVC”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986Europe

Castle Communications

calendar_today1986France

“Published by Westminister Music Ltd: Tracks 1-10 (P)1976 This compilation (C)1986 Castle Communications PLC”

Warner Records Inc.

calendar_today1988Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayApr 19, 1988United States

“Recorded at Record Plant Los Angeles. All songs published by TRO-Essex Music International. Originally released in 1972 on vinyl. US longbox version Track durations are based on the booklet and incorrect times are fixed, as follows. ...”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayApr 19, 1988United States

“Recorded at Record Plant Los Angeles. All songs published by TRO-Essex Music International. This one has the barcode in the bottom right of the back of the insert. Originally released in 1972 on vinyl.”

Warner Records Inc.

calendar_todayApr 26, 1988United States

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Germany

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Germany

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Germany

“This is first German pressing of this album by Vertigo label, with full silver center (NOT clear plastic center). 2-page booklet”

Vertigo

calendar_todayMar 25, 1989Japan

“This is the first 23PD-136 was released on March 25, 1989 with Y2300 price and comes with family tree poster. Manufactured & Distributed by Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd. Tokyo”

Vertigo

calendar_todayApr 1989Japan

“This is the 23PD-136 version with ¥2.153 price and comes with family tree poster. Manufactured & Distributed by Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd. Tokyo ℗ 1975”

Castle Communications

calendar_today1990Australia

“This Compilation ℗ & © Castle Communications Australasia.”

Castle Communications / Castle Legends

calendar_today1991Germany

“Licensed from Interworld Communications (P) 1986 Castle Communications PLC (C) 1991 Castle Communications AG Made In Germany”

Creative Sounds Ltd.

calendar_today1991United States

Castle Communications / Castle Legends

calendar_today1991Germany

Castle Communications

calendar_todayMay 1991Australia

“Release date : 6 May 1991 This Compilation ℗ & © Castle Communications Australasia.”

Metal Mania

calendar_todayJul 21, 1991Japan

Gravadora Eldorado

calendar_today1992Brazil

“Issued in a standard jewel case with black CD tray and a 4-page booklet with paints and credits.”

Creative Sounds, Ltd.

calendar_today1993Germany

“Digitally remastered Similar to Children Of The Grave except it has a different back cover layout, color and barcode number Courtesy of Dorchester Holding. Issued under license to Creative Sounds, Ltd. All tracks published by Westmins...”

Essential! Records

calendar_today1996Australia

“Made In Australia”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Netherlands

“Similar to r5492722 and r14486465 with different cassette layout”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

“Made in U.S.A. ℗1972 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ©1972 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Issued in a slipcover with the album artwork.”

Philips / Vertigo

calendar_today1972New Zealand

“Marketed in N. Z by Phonogram”

NEMS

calendar_today1972Ireland

“Made in Republic of Ireland printed in inlay, Made in Ireland on label”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

“Made in U.S.A. ℗ 1972 Warner Bros. Records Inc. "Mfg. & Prtd. in U.S.A."”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“Same as the release here: Black Sabbath Vol 4, but with slightly different cartridge and label design.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972Canada

“Light grey cassette shell, yellow paper labels, black printing Molded in cassette shell: Made in Canada”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

Vertigo

“Similar to r5492722 and r14486450 with different cassette layout”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

Vertigo

calendar_today1972South Africa

“(P) October, 1972 St. Vitus Dance spelled as St. Vitas Dance”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Netherlands

“On cassette: Made in Holland On J-Card: Printed in The Netherlands Different cassette layout than Black Sabbath Vol.4”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Netherlands

“This stereo musicassette also gives genuine reproduction on mono equipment”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Philippines

“Early issue with paper labels. Manufactured and printed in the Phillipines by DYNA PRODUCTS INC under licence from PHONOGRAM INTERNATIONAL BV Baarn, Netherlands.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

“This RCA Music Service version does not feature an extra screw above the back cover. It also has “1 0503” “(936)” on the back of the cartridge.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972South Africa

“(P) October, 1972 St. Vitus Dance spelled as St. Vitas Dance”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972Italy

“1st italian cassette version. 1st type of SIAE seal (blue on the spine), used from 1970 to 1975.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

“Issued in slip-case with cover-art and track info. Track data only on black cartridge. Total Time A: 11:07 B: 11:09 C: 10:55 D: 10:49”

Vertigo

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“Catalog number on the clear leader tape (7138 040 L3 420X). (P) 1972”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1972United States

“Hard Slipcase black cassette with grey printing.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1973Venezuela

“This edition contains the same photo cover but changed original white color by red and also the tracklist songs suffer some altered order. Distributed by Polygram S.A . telephones: 34.38.24, 35.61.40 y 35.66.35 :”