Paranoid

~ Release by Black Sabbath (see all versions of this release, 70 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD
2▼CD
#TitleRatingLength
2-1War Pigs (instrumental)
engineer:
Tom Allom, Rodger Bain and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
instrumental recording of:
War Pigs (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Essex Music International, Inc., TRO Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc., ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division) and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
version of:
Walpurgis
48:00
2-2Paranoid (alternative lyrics version)
engineer:
Tom Allom, Rodger Bain and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
recording of:
Paranoid (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Essex Music International, Inc., TRO Essex Japan, A-Division, TRO Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
3.52:50
2-3Planet Caravan (alternative lyrics version)
engineer:
Tom Allom, Rodger Bain and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
recording of:
Planet Caravan (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Onward Music Ltd. (in 1970)
36:03
2-4Iron Man (instrumental)
engineer:
Tom Allom, Rodger Bain and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
instrumental recording of:
Iron Man (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Doug Moody Music, Essex Music International Ltd., Essex Music International, Inc., TRO Essex Music International, Inc., TRO Essex Music Ltd., Tro-Andover Music, Inc., ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division) and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
45:57
2-5Electric Funeral (instrumental)
engineer:
Tom Allom, Rodger Bain and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
instrumental recording of:
Electric Funeral (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Essex Music International, Inc., Onward Music Ltd., Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
44:53
2-6Hand of Doom (instrumental)
engineer:
Tom Allom, Rodger Bain and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
instrumental recording of:
Hand of Doom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
47:15
2-7Rat Salad (alternate mix)
engineer:
Tom Allom, Rodger Bain and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
recording of:
Rat Salad (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Essex Music International, Inc., Onward Music Ltd., TRO Essex Music International, Inc. and Tro-Andover Music, Inc.
42:29
2-8Fairies Wear Boots (instrumental)
engineer:
Tom Allom, Rodger Bain and Brian Humphries
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
Bill Ward (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric bass guitar:
Geezer Butler (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
electric guitar:
Tony Iommi (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only)
recorded at:
Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
instrumental recording of:
Fairies Wear Boots (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-06-17)
lyricist:
Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osbourne
composer:
Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward
publisher:
Essex Music International Ltd., Essex Music International, Inc., TRO Essex Music International, Inc., Tro-Andover Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
46:17

Credits

Release group

associated singles/EPs:Iron Man
Paranoid
covers:The CVLT Nation Sessions: Paranoid by Various Artists (add compilations to this artist)
included in:Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath 1970–1978
Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath 1970–2017
Black Sabbath / Paranoid
Cross Box
Hand of Doom: 4 Record Set
Hand of Doom: 1970–1978
Heavy Metal, Vol. 1 by Motörhead / Judas Priest / Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band)
Paranoid / Technical Ecstasy
The Complete 70’s Replica CD Collection: 1970–1978
The Complete Albums 1970–1978
The Complete Ozzy Years: 1970–1978
The Ozzy Osbourne Years
The Ten Year War
The Vinyl Collection: 1970–1978
part of:Consequence of Sound: 75 Best Metal Albums of All Time (2025) (number: 1) (order: 1)
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time (number: 1) (order: 1)
SPIN: The 40 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time (SPIN magazine, 2002-09) (number: 3) (order: 3)
Absolute Radio’s The 100 Collection (number: 81) (order: 81)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 130) (order: 130)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 131) (order: 131)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 139) (order: 139)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 139) (order: 139)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005 edition) (number: 184) (order: 184)
supporting tours:Paranoid Tour
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/302 [info]
lyrics page:https://genius.com/albums/Black-sabbath/Paranoid [info]
reviews:https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/6v63 [info]
other databases:https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/black-sabbath/paranoid/ [info]
https://www.metalmusicarchives.com/album/black-sabbath/paranoid [info]
https://www.musik-sammler.de/album/5602/ [info]
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album-details-12147 [info]
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=16769 [info]
https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/en/album/Paranoid/1687 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000600570 [info]
Wikidata:Q271787 [info]