The Archive
Black Sabbath photo sessions
We might be slightly out on the date of these photos which are likely to have been taken for Metal Hammer.
denim jacket with patches
This is the denim jacket I pretty much lived in between 1986 and 1989, when it got a bit too small. Most patches came from a stall at Basingstoke market.
Demin Jacket
This denim jacket with assorted patches was worn by its owner around 1986-1990.
Tony Iommi custom Jaydee SG 1981
This beautiful custom SG was built for Tony Iommi by Birmingham world class guitar luthier John Diggins in 1981 , it was used by Black Sabbath's classic album 'The Mob Rules' and was Tony's 2nd main guitar on tour throughout the 80's.This Guitar could currently be viewed at Hard Rock Bucharest .
Black Sabbath scrapbook
Ongoing scrapbook dedicated to Black Sabbath including live photos, press clippings, set lists, tickets.
Diamond Head UK tour poster (1981)
1981 Diamond Head UK tour poster.
Eternal Idol solitary UK gig poster,1987
Managed to get this off some railings outside the Hammy. Phoned on and off days before the gig to check it was still on. Never got an answer, so just went for it. Gutted when turning a corner to see 'BLACK SABBATH CANCELLED' ! Hey ho...
SNOW HOLDS UP SABBATH TOUR (sort of)!
Snow Prevents Fan getting to seminal Sabbath's "Mob Rules" Tour at Stafford Bingley Hall!
Gig ticket and coach ticket – Ozzy Osbourne at Hammersmith Odeon
Ticket from an Ozzy Osbourne gig at Hammersmith Odeon, May '89.
Tony Iommi Custom Jaydee Guitar
Built around Black Sabbath's 'Born Again' , here is another awesome Tony Iommi Jaydee custom guitar built by no other than Birmingham's guitar lutheir John Diggins , this guitar was used extensively in the 80's by Tony Iommi and more specifically on Black Sabbath albums such as Seventh Star, Headless Cross, Tyr and also Dehumanzier album in the early 90's , it was also used on stage during that time frame as well , the guitar could also bee seen on Sabbath music videos 'Trashed' and 'Zero the Hero'.The guitar is currently at Hard Rock Cafe San Diego.
Black Sabbath video shoot
Photos from a video shoot.
Gig Journal (1981 onwards)
This is the gig journal of heavy music fan Chris Hopkins.
Sabs gig, ’89
Black Sabbath at Villa Leisure Centre, '89
Headless Cross mispressed.
Check out the spelling on the HEADLESS CROSS picture disc album. 'Devil And Daugther' ! I would like to know if anyone has a copy with the correct spelling (Daughter). Now, that would be rare!
Born Again tshirt
The tour went from August 1983 when it kicked off with dates at Birmingham NEC until March 1984. Support bands included Diamond Head.
BLACK SABBATH ‘HEAVEN AND HELL’ LP FULLY AUTOGRAPHED
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie, Tony and Geezer several times and collected their autographs on my original vinyl copy of Heaven and Hell. I never met Bill but a friend’s uncle is Paul Clark who was Sabbath’s road manager in the early 80s .
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Black Sabbath Born Again printers proof poster (1983)
A printers proof poster to promote the forthcoming Black Sabbath album, 'Born Again'.
My Battle Jacket
Hand embroidered Black Sabbath logo, some patches from 80's 90's and 00's
Black Sabbath 1986 tour t-shirt
Black Sabbath 1986 tour t-shirt, bought at Birmingham Odeon gig.
