BLACK SABBATH: 1978 Live Recordings Unearthed

November 26, 2006

Rob Dwyer of the Black Sabbath Live Project has issued the following report:

"'King Biscuit Flower Hour' recorded BLACK SABBATH at Civic Arena in Pittsburgh on September 2nd, 1978. Strangely enough, only four songs were used in the original broadcast — 'Snowblind', 'Black Sabbath', 'Iron Man', and 'Paranoid'. These tracks have been recycled in varying quality on numerous bootleg released since then.

"As of 2006, Wolfgang's Vault purchased the rights to much of the 'King Biscuit' catalog. Among these newly acquired tapes is a nearly complete version of the long unheard Pittsburgh '78 show!! With a running time of 64:25, this tape lacks the show opener 'Symptom Of The Universe', but adds five previously unheard live tracks plus the drum and guitar solos. With only a handful of professionally recorded '78 shows in circulation (the disappointing London 6/19/78 and the incomplete Abilene 12/7/78),this should be something of a treat for the collectors.

Track listing:

01. Snowblind (6:34)
02. Black Sabbath (7:26)
03. Dirty Women (6:58)
04. Rock & Roll Doctor + Drum Solo (10:12)
05. Guitar Solo (7:13)
06. Electric Funeral (3:10)
07. Iron Man (7:20)
08. Fairies Wear Boots (6:16)
09. Children Of The Grave (6:05)
10. Paranoid (3:11)

"Wolfgang's Vault is still working out the rights issues to release recordings like this one, but you can actually listen to the extended version of this show here! You will need to register with Wolfgang's Vault to listen to the show, but there is no cost to do so. Additionally, the now legendary Asbury Park '75 show can also be heard at Wolfgang's Vault. Click here for more information."

In related news, vocalist Carl Sentance (PERSIAN RISK, KROKUS) has posted a video clip from a performance he did with the GEEZER BUTLER BAND on his official web site. It is believed that the track is titled "Heat In The Street", but this has not been confirmed. This professionally shot concert footage is from a showcase they did in London in 1987. Check it out at this location.

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