Greatest Hits (Black Sabbath album)
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1977. It features tracks from their first eight studio albums, spanning the period from 1970's Black Sabbath to 1976's Technical Ecstasy.
The album serves as a collection of some of Black Sabbath's most well-known and influential songs. While not a complete career retrospective (as it omits their later output), it provides a solid overview of their early, Ozzy Osbourne-era sound, which is widely considered their most commercially and critically successful period.
The track listing typically includes such classics as "Paranoid," "Iron Man," "War Pigs," "N.I.B.," "Black Sabbath," and "Fairies Wear Boots." The specific tracks included and their order can vary slightly depending on the region and edition of the album.
Greatest Hits has been released in various formats over the years, including vinyl, cassette, and compact disc. It remains a popular entry point for new listeners seeking an introduction to Black Sabbath's discography.