BMG has set a May 31st release date for the Anno Domini 1989-1995 box set of the Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath albums, according to the Danish music store iMusic.
The set contains newly remastered versions of Headless Cross (1989), Tyr(1990) and Cross Purposes (1994), plus a new version of Forbidden (1995) that guitarist Tony Iommi remixed specially for the collection.
Several albums make their vinyl debut in the LP version of Anno Domini, while the CD version contains three exclusive bonus tracks: the B-side Cloak & Dagger and the Japan-only releases What’s The Use and Loser Gets It All. A booklet comes with the set featuring photos, artwork, and liner notes by Hugh Gilmour. The collection also contains a Headless Cross poster and a replica concert book from the Headless Cross tour.
Anno Domini” picks up Black Sabbath‘s story in 1989, two decades and multiple lineup changes into the band’s groundbreaking career as metal originators. At the time, membership had solidified around riffmaster and founding member Tony Iommi, legendary drummer Cozy Powell (Jeff Beck, Rainbow, Whitesnake),singer Tony Martin and longtime Black Sabbath collaborator and keyboardist Geoff Nicholls (Quartz, Bandy Legs).
Included in the set:
* Headless Cross, Tyr and Cross Purposes newly remastered
* Forbidden newly remixed by Tony Iommi
* 1989 Headless Cross tour replica concert book
* 40-page book with photos, artwork and new liner notes
* Replica color tour poster
Disc 1 – Headless Cross:
1. The Gates Of Hell (2024 Remaster)
2. Headless Cross (2024 Remaster)
3. Devil & Daughter (2024 Remaster)
4. When Death Calls (2024 Remaster)
5. Kill In The Spirit World (2024 Remaster)
6. Call Of The Wild (2024 Remaster)
7. Black Moon (2024 Remaster)
8. Nightwing (2024 Remaster)
9. Cloak & Dagger (2024 Remaster)
Disc 2 – Tyr:
1. Anno Mundi (2024 Remaster)
2. The Law Maker (2024 Remaster)
3. Jerusalem (2024 Remaster)
4. The Sabbath Stones (2024 Remaster)
5. The Battle Of Tyr (2024 Remaster)
6. Odin’s Court (2024 Remaster)
7. Valhalla (2024 Remaster)
8. Feels Good To Me (2024 Remaster)
9. Heaven In Black (2024 Remaster)
Disc 3 – Cross Purposes:
1. I Witness (2024 Remaster)
2. Cross Of Thorns (2024 Remaster)
3. Psychophobia (2024 Remaster)
4. Virtual Death (2024 Remaster)
5. Immaculate Deception (2024 Remaster)
6. Dying For Love (2024 Remaster)
7. Back To Eden (2024 Remaster)
8. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (2024 Remaster)
9. Cardinal Sin (2024 Remaster)
10. Evil Eye (2024 Remaster)
11. What’s The Use (2024 Remaster)
Disc 4 – Forbidden remix:
1. Illusion Of Power
2. Get A Grip
3. Can’t Get Close Enough
4. Shaking Off The Chains
5. I Won’t Cry For You
6. Guilty As Hell
7. Sick And Tired
8. Rusty Angels
9. Forbidden
10. Kiss Of Death
11. Loser Gets It All
Vinyl:
LP 1 – Side A:
1. The Gates Of Hell (2024 Remaster)
2. Headless Cross (2024 Remaster)
3. Devil & Daughter (2024 Remaster)
4. When Death Calls (2024 Remaster)
LP 1 – Side B:
1. Kill In The Spirit World (2024 Remaster)
2. Call Of The Wild (2024 Remaster)
3. Black Moon (2024 Remaster)
4. Nightwing (2024 Remaster)
LP 2 – Side A
1. Anno Mundi (2024 Remaster)
2. The Law Maker (2024 Remaster)
3. Jerusalem (2024 Remaster)
4. The Sabbath Stones (2024 Remaster)
LP 2 – Side B:
1. The Battle Of Tyr (2024 Remaster)
2. Odin’s Court (2024 Remaster)
3. Valhalla (2024 Remaster)
4. Feels Good To Me (2024 Remaster)
5. Heaven In Black (2024 Remaster)
LP 3 – Side A:
1. I Witness (2024 Remaster)
2. Cross Of Thorns (2024 Remaster)
3. Psychophobia (2024 Remaster)
4. Virtual Death (2024 Remaster)
5. Immaculate Deception (2024 Remaster)
LP 3 – Side B:
1. Dying For Love (2024 Remaster)
2. Back To Eden (2024 Remaster)
3. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (2024 Remaster)
4. Cardinal Sin (2024 Remaster)
5. Evil Eye (2024 Remaster)
LP 4 – Side A:
1. Illusion Of Power
2. Get A Grip
3. Can’t Get Close Enough
4. Shaking Off The Chains
5. I Won’t Cry For You
LP 4 – Side B:
1. Guilty As Hell
2. Sick And Tired
3. Rusty Angels
4. Forbidden
5. Kiss Of Death
additional source: blabbermouth.net.
3 Responses
I might pick this up. Only one I have is Tyr, and I’ve been meaning to get the rest but just never got around to it yet. I’ll have to wait and see what Uncle Sam does to me when I hike my taxes next week first though lol
There are some gems on these Martin era records. Considering
the total cost for both the vinyl and cd sets came in at $170 including shipping and tax, I went all in and ordered both. Sure beats paying Paul & Gene $900 for a vinyl Creatures of the Night box set! Those guys have some balls I tell ya.
Why aren’t there any rare recordings included in this box set release?