N.I.B.

~ Recording by Black Sabbath

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (Vertigo on top half of the label)Black SabbathAlbum
  • GB1970-02-13
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)847 903 VTY, VO 6
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)847 903 VTY, VO 6
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (Vertigo on the bottom half of label)Black SabbathAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VO 6
1.8N.I.B.5:58Black SabbathAttention! Black Sabbath, Volume OneBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
WWA RecordsWWA 100
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
NEMS (UK label, 1976-1983), Planet Records (Swedish label)NEL 6002
1.4N.I.B.5:58Black SabbathBlack Sabbath / ParanoidBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
NEMS (UK label, 1976-1983), Mediterraneo (Spanish label)23.0065/7, 23.0065/7 F
1.2N.I.B.6:02Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
NEMS (UK label, 1976-1983)NEL 6009
1.2N.I.B.6:02Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
NEMS (UK label, 1976-1983)CSL NEMS 3206
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathHand of Doom: 4 Record SetBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Discos Victoria (Spanish label)JS 9016/4
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CLACD 196
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CLACD 196
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)NELCD 6002
1.2N.I.B.6:02Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Classics (LC 6448)CLACD 200
1.12N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathParanoid / Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1987-12-05
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)33PD-353
2.10N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathWe Sold Our Soul for Rock ’n’ RollBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Creative Sounds, Inc. (US (cat#: CSIxxx))CD 8001, CSL NEMS 8001
2.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathSabbath Bloody Sabbath / Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)TFO 10 1/2
1.4N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
  • JP1989-03-25
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)23PD-133
1.8NIB6:02Black SabbathBacktrackin’ (20th anniversary edition)Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Masterpiece Music ProductionsTRKLP103
1.4N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)832 702-2
1.2N.I.B. (Эн.Ай.Би.)6:03Блэк СаббатBlack Sabbath (APP, red labels)Блэк СаббатAlbum + Compilation
МелодияС90 29145 002
1.2N.I.B.6:02Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)NELCD 6009
1.16N.I.B.6:05Black SabbathWe Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' RollBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CCSCD 249
1.4N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
  • JP1991-07-21
Metal Mania (Teichiku sub‐label)TECP-23892
1.4N.I.B.6:08Black SabbathThe Ozzy Osbourne YearsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1991-10-23
Metal Mania (Teichiku sub‐label)TECX-48039, TECX-48040, TECX-48041
1.8NIB?:??Black SabbathBacktrackin’ (21st anniversary edition)Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (Australasia) LimitedTRKLP 103
1.2N.I.B.6:02Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle LegendsCLC 5057
1.2N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathThe Black Sabbath StoryBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CHC 7028
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathThe Ozzy Osbourne YearsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CBC 8030 CZ
1.4N.I.B.6:08Black SabbathThe Ozzy Osbourne YearsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Essential! Records (division of Castle Communications)ESBCD 142
1.4N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathForeverBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Gravadora Eldorado (Brazilian label)ELD. CD. 7122
1.9N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathIron ManBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Ariola Express291 005-200
1.2N.I.B.6:02Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)TESSCD 007
1.8N.I.B.6:03Black SabbathThe Gallery, Volume 6Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CSC 7106
2.7N.I.B.6:04Black SabbathWe Sold Our Soul For Rock 'n' RollBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)374 08013, CBC 8013
1.4N.I.B.?:??Black SabbathCross BoxBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation + Live
  • -1994
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)[none]
1.4N.I.B.6:05Black SabbathThe Best of Ozzy Osbourne YearsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1995-02-22
Teichiku RecordsTECX-30884, TECX-30885
1.4N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (Japanese Digital Remaster)Black SabbathAlbum
  • JP1996-02-21
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)TECW-20142
1.9N.I.B.6:05Black SabbathOzzy Osbourne Best TracksBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1996-02-21
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)TECW-25138
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (1996 Remaster)Black SabbathAlbum
  • GB1996-02-28
Essential! Records (division of Castle Communications)ESM CD 301, GAS 0000301ESM
1.4N.I.B.6:05Black SabbathBetween Heaven and Hell: 1970–1983Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1996-05-22
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)TECW-25210
1.3N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathUnder Wheels of Confusion: 1970–1987Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-11-06
Essential! Records (division of Castle Communications)ESF CD 419/1, ESF CD 419/2, ESF CD 419/3, ESF CD 419/4
1.2N.I.B.6:01Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Power Sound 2001PS NEMS 6002-2, PS-SR 6002-2
1.2N.I.B.6:01Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Power Sound 2001PS-SR 6002-2
2.10N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathWe Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' RollBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-01-26
Essential! Records (division of Castle Communications)ESD CD 605
1.3N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathThe Best of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-06-05
Raw Power (United Kingdom metal)RAWDD 145
1.3NIB6:06Black SabbathThe Best of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Metal-is RecordsRAWDD 145
1.3N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathThe Best of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)SMEDD325
1.3N.I.B.6:05Black SabbathThe Best of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Metal-is RecordsRAWLP145
1.3NIB6:06Black SabbathThe Best Of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Castle Music (subsidiary of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.), Metal-is Records, Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)CDCAS 55 J
1.4N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (Digital Remaster Collection)Black SabbathAlbum
  • JP2001-03-07
Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint)VICP-61277
1.3N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathThe Best of Black Sabbath (Digital Remaster Collection)Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-03-07
Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint)VICP-61275, VICP-61276
1.4N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (Digital Remaster Original Jacket Collection)Black SabbathAlbum
  • JP2002-01-30
Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint)VICP-61710
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (Clear Vinyl)Black SabbathAlbum
Earmark641004
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (180g gatefold)Black SabbathAlbum
Earmark, Get Back (Italy)41004
1.3N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathThe Best of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Sanctuary MidlineSMRCD031
2.10N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathWe Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' RollBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)SMDDD078
1.3N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathThe Best of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Sanctuary Records GmbHSANDD367
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Icarus Music (Argentinian metal label and distributor)ICARUS 229
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
  • JP2007-02-21
Strange Days Records (Japanese reissue label)POCE-1097
2.10N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathWe Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' RollBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2007-10-23
Strange Days Records (Japanese reissue label)POCE-1103/4
1.14N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-06-15
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)2705880
1.4N.I.B.6:08Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (deluxe edition)Black SabbathAlbum
  • XE2009-07-02
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)2700817, 2700818, 2700819
1.4N.I.B.6:04Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (deluxe edition)Black SabbathAlbum
  • JP2009-08-26
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present), Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-94180/1
1.4N.I.B.6:08Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
  • XE2010-02-23
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)2730324
13.10N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathThe Complete Ozzy Years: 1970–1978Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2010-11-15
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present), Universal UMC5329697, [none]
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathThe Complete Ozzy Years: 1970–1978Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2010-11-15
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present), Universal UMC5329697, [none]
1.4N.I.B.6:08Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
  • JP2010-11-24
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY20038
1.14N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathIron Man: The Best of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-06-04
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present), Universal UMC3706150
1.4N.I.B.6:08Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
  • JP2012-07-25
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)UIGY-9094
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathThe Vinyl Collection: 1970–1978Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation + Live
  • XE2012-12-12
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998), Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present), Universal UMC00602537153084, 3715308
1.14N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathIron Man: The Best of Black SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)4605026711785
1.4N.I.B.6:06Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (180g reissue)Black SabbathAlbum
  • XE2015-04-20
BMG (imprint of BMG Rights Management, 2008–present), Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)BMGRM053LP
2.10N.I.B.6:04Black SabbathThe Ultimate CollectionBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2016-10-28
BMG (imprint of BMG Rights Management, 2008–present)BMGCAT2CD83
4.3N.I.B.6:04Black SabbathThe Ultimate CollectionBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2016-11-18
BMG (imprint of BMG Rights Management, 2008–present)BMGCAT4LP83
2.10N.I.B.6:04Black SabbathThe Ultimate CollectionBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-02-03
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2 558485
1.25N.I.B.6:04Black SabbathThe Ultimate CollectionBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2017-03-02
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)
1.4N.I.B.6:04Black SabbathTen Year WarBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)[none]
1.4N.I.B.?:??Black SabbathThe Ten Year WarBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
BMG (imprint of BMG Rights Management, 2008–present)BMGCATBOX73
1.4N.I.B.6:07Black SabbathHand of Doom: 1970–1978Black SabbathAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2023-12-01
BMG (imprint of BMG Rights Management, 2008–present)4050538971200, BMGCAT860BOX
1.4N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack SabbathAlbum
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)PACD 001
1.2N.I.B.6:01Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Creative Sounds Ltd. (US), NEMS (UK label, 1976-1983)449801-2
Bootleg
1.2N.I.B. (Эн.Ай.Би.)6:03Блэк СаббатBlack Sabbath (LPP, red labels)Блэк СаббатAlbum + Compilation
  • SU1990-10-04
МелодияС90 29145 002
1.3N.I.B.6:03Black SabbathGreatest HitsBlack SabbathAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark19310-1/2
1.28N.I.B.6:09Black SabbathCalifornication - Music From the Series - Season 3 [extended]Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2009

Relationships

engineer:Barry Sheffield
Tony Allom
producer:Roger Bain
bass guitar and electric bass guitar:Geezer Butler
drums (drum set):Bill Ward
electric guitar:Tony Iommi
lead vocals:Ozzy Osbourne
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Gimcastle Ltd.
Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1970)
Interworld Communications (Record) Ltd. (in 1970)
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1970)
recorded at:Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-10-16)
edits:N.I.B.
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/3XclwoQxz4p6Dl7VUf90KW [info]
recording of:N.I.B. (on 1969-10-16)

Related works

N.I.B.

lyricist and composer:Geezer Butler
Tony Iommi
Ozzy Osbourne
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
Westminster Music Ltd. (in 1970)
later translated versions:S.Ä.N.K.I.