The Ultimate Collection (Black Sabbath album) explained

The Ultimate Collection
Type:	compilation
Artist:	Black Sabbath
Cover:	File:Black Sabbath - The Ultimate Collection (2016) cover art.jpg
Alt:	A planet with the top ablaze, with the words "BLACK SABBATH", in front of it.
Genre:	Heavy metal
Label:	BMG
Prev Year:	2012

The Ultimate Collection is a compilation album by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, first released on 28 October 2016.^[1] Remastered by engineer Andy Pearce and curated by the members of the band,^[2] the album was released during the band's final concert tour, The End Tour.

Release

The Ultimate Collection was released on CD and digital platforms on 28 October 2016. This was followed on 18 November with the limited edition "Crucifold" box set release, which contains four vinyl LPs and folds out into the shape of a cross.^{[3] [4]} The CD and LP releases were made available in the United States in February 2017.

Reception

Leigh Sanders of Express & Star gave the album a positive review, calling it "[a] great collection."^[5] Ulf Kubanke of Laut.de also reviewed the album positively, complimenting the songs and the sound quality.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Black Sabbath Crank Out Another Greatest Hits Compilation, 'Paranoid' Reissue. Adams. Gregory. 16 September 2016. Exclaim!. 3 May 2022.
2. Web site: Black Sabbath Curate 'The Ultimate Collection' Two-Disc Set for February 2017 Release. Childers. Chad. 17 January 2017. Loudwire. 3 May 2022.
3. Web site: Black Sabbath: 'The Ultimate Collection' Due In October. 15 September 2016. Blabbermouth.net. 3 May 2022.
4. Web site: Black Sabbath release The Ultimate Collection with crucifold sleeve. Young. Graham. 15 September 2016. Birmingham Mail. 3 May 2022.
5. Web site: Black Sabbath: The Ultimate Collection - album review. Sanders. Leigh. 1 November 2016. Express & Star. 5 May 2022.
6. Web site: Schwarze Messe und Geburtsstunde des Heavy Metal.. Kubanke. Ulf. 2016. Laut.de. de. 5 May 2022.