BLACK SABBATH “TECHNICAL ECSTASY” SUPER DELUXE EDITION AVAILABLE IN CD AND LP VERSIONS ON OCTOBER 1ST

Black Sabbath embraced change in 1976 when the heavy metal innovators started managing themselves and began exploring different sounds on the band’s seventh studio album, Technical Ecstasy. The record reached #13 in the U.K. and was certified gold in the U.S.
Rhino honors this daring album with a collection that includes a newly remastered version of the original, a brand-new mix by Steven Wilson, plus more than 90 minutes of previously unreleased outtakes, alternative mixes and live tracks. Technical Ecstasy: Super Deluxe Edition will be available on October 1st as a 4-CD set ($59.98) and 5-LP set ($109.98) on 180-gram black vinyl. Both the 4-CD and 5-LP versions are available for pre-order now at the Rhino.com store. The remastered studio album will be available the same day on digital download and streaming services. The newly remastered version of Back Street Kids is available today digitally.
In the summer of 1976, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward headed to Miami to record Technical Ecstasy at the famed Criteria Studios. The band was coming off a world tour for their previous album, Sabotage, that had found their live performances evolving to include keyboards and synthesizers. These newly incorporated instruments and sounds were then introduced into the recording process on Technical Ecstasy. The new songs encompassed a wide range of styles from the hard charging Back Street Kids and ballad It’s Alright, to the funky All Moving Parts (Stand Still) and progressive Gypsy. The album also featured the single It’s Alright, which was the first Sabbath song to feature lead vocals by Ward. The Deluxe Edition presents a newly remastered version of the eight-track album, along with an entirely new mix of the album created by Steven Wilson using the original analog tapes.
The collection comes with an extensive booklet featuring artwork, liner notes, rare memorabilia and photos from the era, plus a replica of the 1976-77 world tour concert book and a large color poster. 
Technical Ecstasy: Super Deluxe Edition 4-CD/5-LP Track Listing:

Disc One: Original Album 1976 (2021 Remaster):

1. Back Street Kids
2. You Won’t Change Me
3. It’s Alright
4. Gypsy
5. All Moving Parts (Stand Still)
6. Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor
7. She’s Gone
8. Dirty Women

Disc Two: New Steven Wilson Mix:


1. Back Street Kids *
2. You Won’t Change *
3. It’s Alright – Mono Version 
4. Gypsy *
5. All Moving Parts (Stand Still) *
6. Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor *
7. She’s Gone *
8. Dirty Women *

Disc Three: Outtakes & Alternative Mixes:

1. Back Street Kids – Alternative Mix *
2. You Won’t Change Me – Alternative Mix *
3. Gypsy – Alternative Mix *
4. All Moving Parts (Stand Still) – Alternative Mix *
5. Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor – Alternative Mix *
6. She’s Gone – Outtake Version *
7. Dirty Women – Alternative Mix *
8.    “She’s Gone” – Instrumental Mix *

Disc Four: Live World Tour 1976-771:   

1. Symptom Of The Universe *
2. War Pigs *
3. Gypsy *
4. Black Sabbath *
5. All Moving Parts (Stand Still) *
6. Dirty Women *
7. Drum Solo / Guitar Solo *
8. Electric Funeral *
9. Snowblind *
10. Children Of The Grave *

LP One: Original Album Remastered:

Side One:

1. Back Street Kids 
2. You Won’t Change Me 
3. It’s Alright
4. Gypsy 

Side Two:

1. All Moving Parts (Stand Still) 
2. Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor 
3. She’s Gone 
4. Dirty Women 

LP Two: New Steven Wilson Mix:

Side Three:

1. Back Street Kids *
2. You Won’t Change Me *
3. It’s Alright – Mono Single
4. Gypsy *

Side Four:

1. All Moving Parts (Stand Still) *
2. Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor *
3. She’s Gone *
4. Dirty Women *

LP Three: Outtakes & Alternative Mixes:

Side Five:

1. Back Street Kids – Alternative Mix *
2. You Won’t Change Me – Alternative Mix *
3. Gypsy – Alternative Mix *
4. All Moving Parts (Stand Still) – Alternative Mix *

Side Six:

1. Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor – Alternative Mix *
2. She’s Gone – Outtake Version *
3. Dirty Women – Alternative Mix *
4. She’s Gone – Instrumental Mix *

LP Four: Live World Tour 1976-77:

Side Seven:

1. Symptom Of The Universe *
2. War Pigs *
3. Gypsy *

Side Eight:

1. Black Sabbath *
2. All Moving Parts (Stand Still) *

LP Five: Live World Tour 1976-77

Side Nine:

1. Dirty Women *
2. Drum Solo / Guitar Solo *

Side Ten:

1. Electric Funeral *
2. Snowblind *
3. Children Of The Grave *

* previously unreleased

3 Responses

  1. OK, I just did not feel the price that they were asking for the Sabotage and Vol 4 Deluxe set was worth what I was getting, so I did not buy it. I don’t feel that I am missing out on anything. One of them has 2 songs on one disc. This TE has only 10 songs on the concert and most are greatest hit songs not from TE. All moving parts live is the only thing capturing my attention here. Now I did buy the Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti 3 Disc, deluxe and the sound is just fantastic!! Crystal clear! I am interested in the new release of the Mob Rules with the new live concert.

    1. George, I have that Mob Rules Deluxe edition. I’d recommend it, it’s awesome!

      Mob Rules tour was my first time seeing Sabbath.

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