The first Black Sabbath album in order, recorded in one day and released on Friday the 13th.

This debut invented heavy metal with the ominous title track and blues-rock influenced tracks like “The Wizard” and “N.I.B.”

The second album in Black Sabbath’s discography became their commercial breakthrough.

Released just seven months after their debut, it contains “War Pigs,” “Iron Man,” “Paranoid,” and “Fairies Wear Boots.”

This album topped UK charts and went quadruple platinum in the United States.

The third entry in Black Sabbath albums in order saw the band further detuning their instruments.

Tracks like “Sweet Leaf” (a tribute to marijuana), “Children of the Grave,” and “Into the Void” showcase their heaviest sound yet.

This album became the foundation for stoner metal and doom metal genres.

Fourth in the Black Sabbath album order, this experimental release thanked “the COKE-Cola company” in the liner notes.

“Snowblind” addressed drug use explicitly, while “Changes” revealed a surprisingly tender piano ballad side.

The album balanced crushing heaviness with musical sophistication.

The fifth Black Sabbath album featured more complex arrangements and the addition of keyboards and synthesizers.

Often considered the last truly great album of the original Ozzy era.

The title track and “Killing Yourself to Live” became live staples.

Sixth in the chronological Black Sabbath albums order, Sabotage returned to a heavier sound after legal troubles.

Featured “Symptom of the Universe,” “Hole in the Sky,” and the epic “Megalomania.”

The seventh album in order featured a more experimental approach that divided fans.

Bill Ward sang lead vocals on “It’s Alright” for the first time, while “Dirty Women” remained a standout track.

The eighth Black Sabbath album marked the final release with the original lineup before Ozzy’s departure.

Featured the title track and “Junior’s Eyes,” showing the band’s internal struggles during this period.

Ninth in the Black Sabbath albums in order, Ronnie James Dio’s debut marked a creative rebirth.

Dio’s powerful, classically trained vocals brought a new dimension with fantasy-oriented lyrics.

Featured “Neon Knights,” “Die Young,” and the epic title track.

The tenth album in chronological order saw Vinny Appice replace Bill Ward on drums.

Title track appeared in the film Heavy Metal, introducing Black Sabbath to a new generation.

“The Sign of the Southern Cross” showcased the band’s ability to craft epic, atmospheric pieces.

Eleventh in the Black Sabbath album order, Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan on vocals produced one of their heaviest albums.

Topped UK charts with “Trashed” and the title track, though Gillan felt uncomfortable in the role.

The twelfth Black Sabbath album was originally planned as an Iommi solo project.

The label insisted on the Black Sabbath name, featuring Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes on vocals with a more melodic hard rock sound.

The thirteenth album in Black Sabbath’s discography marked Tony Martin’s debut as vocalist.

Featured a more polished production and melodic approach to heavy metal.

Fourteenth in the complete Black Sabbath albums order, often cited as the best Tony Martin-era album.

Featured Cozy Powell’s powerful drumming and showed Black Sabbath crafting epic, melodic metal.

The fifteenth Black Sabbath album was named after the Norse god of war.

Continued the Martin-era’s mythological themes with progressive elements showcasing the band’s evolution.

Sixteenth in the Black Sabbath albums in order, Dio’s return reunited the Mob Rules lineup.

Featured “TV Crimes” and “I,” producing one of their heaviest albums that influenced emerging grunge and alternative metal scenes.

The seventeenth album in chronological order saw Tony Martin return after Dio’s departure.

Geezer Butler came back on bass for a solid return to form that balanced melody with heaviness.

Eighteenth in the Black Sabbath album order, this final Tony Martin album was produced by Body Count’s Ernie Cunnigan.

Featured a guest rap from Ice-T on “Illusion of Power.”

The final and nineteenth Black Sabbath album in order reunited three original members after 18 years.

Produced by Rick Rubin, it topped charts worldwide with “God Is Dead?” and “Age of Reason.”

Bill Ward did not participate due to contractual disputes, but the album proved Black Sabbath could still create relevant, powerful music four decades into their career.

The first authorized Black Sabbath live album captured the Dio-era lineup’s powerful performances.

Featured tracks from Heaven and Hell and Mob Rules tours, showcasing the band’s live intensity.

Captured the original Black Sabbath lineup’s 1997-1998 reunion tour performances.

Included two new studio tracks: “Psycho Man” and “Selling My Soul,” marking a historic return to form.