Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ soundtrack and film set for release
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The soundtrack and concert film of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ show are set for release on 11 December, with formats including 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, CD and vinyl. The release preserves a landmark event that was Osbourne’s final solo performance and the last show by Black Sabbath’s original line-up.
The show took place at Birmingham’s Villa Park in July 2025, with performances by Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer and many other artists. Osbourne died aged 76 just over two weeks later, and the event raised around £11 million for charity. A deluxe box set, due on 23 April 2027, will include footage of all 35 songs, memorabilia, a book, a poster and a pendant necklace.
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In short
- The concert film and soundtrack arrive on 11 December.
- The July 2025 show was Ozzy Osbourne’s final solo performance.
- A 2027 deluxe set will include all 35 songs and memorabilia.
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Full account
The soundtrack and concert film of *Back To The Beginning*, the event celebrating Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, are due for release on 11 December. The announcement comes as the concert film opens in cinemas worldwide. The show was staged at Villa Park in Birmingham in July 2025, with musical direction by Tom Morello and organisation led by Sharon Osbourne.
The event was billed as Osbourne’s final solo performance and the last appearance by Black Sabbath’s original line-up. Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward performed together for the first time in two decades. The bill also brought together acts including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Gojira and Anthrax, alongside guest performers such as Yungblud and Billy Corgan. Osbourne died aged 76 a little over two weeks after the show. Reports said the event raised about £11 million for charity.
The soundtrack is described as containing five solo Osbourne songs and four Black Sabbath songs, all recorded live at Villa Park and presented as the acts’ final performances. ‘Mr Crowley’ has been released ahead of the album. The film editions are set to include additional material: among the performances highlighted are Jack Black singing ‘Mr. Crowley’ and Fred Durst performing ‘Changes’, as well as a documentary about Birmingham and video tributes to Osbourne from Dolly Parton, AC/DC and Ricky Gervais.
A larger collector’s box set is scheduled for 23 April 2027. It is reported to include a bonus high-definition Blu-ray with all 35 songs performed by Osbourne and Black Sabbath, including guest covers, plus a poster, a hardback book, memorabilia and an Ozzy pendant necklace. Sharon Osbourne said that her husband had lived with chronic pain for his final six years and wanted one last chance to thank fans and say goodbye. She described the gathering of fellow musicians in Aston as a celebration of his talent and legacy.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
The first report focuses on the concert film’s formats and extras, including Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, CD and vinyl, the Birmingham documentary, guest performances and video tributes. The second centres on the soundtrack’s nine tracks—five solo songs and four Black Sabbath songs—and notes the early release of ‘Mr Crowley’.
Only the first report gives the collector’s box set date and contents, details the wider line-up and charity total, and includes Sharon Osbourne’s remarks about the show’s place in rock culture. The second instead frames the release announcement around the film’s cinema opening and adds an unrelated promotion for a Fall Out Boy collaboration.
Explained simply
Black Sabbath are a heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968, with Ozzy Osbourne as their original singer. The band helped shape the genre, and Osbourne later became a successful solo artist.
The original Black Sabbath line-up reunited for a concert at Villa Park, home of Birmingham City’s football rivals Aston Villa. The event also featured other rock and metal bands and raised money for charity; its significance is heightened by being Osbourne’s final solo performance and the original line-up’s last show.
Coverage · 6 sources
- NMEOzzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ soundtrack and film set for release
- Rock SoundOzzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath Announce ‘Back To The Beginning’ Soundtrack
- Rolling StoneOzzy Osbourne’s Last Black Sabbath Concert Will Be Available On Vinyl
- LouderReview: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath reign supreme in Back To The Beginning movie
- LouderOzzy Osbourne’s final show Back To The Beginning to be immortalised as live album, CD and Blu-ray in December
- American SongwriterDolly Parton’s Emotional Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Takes on New Meaning as His Final Concert Gets Film and Soundtrack Release
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