Black Sabbath - Its Alright

Review by Ben Siornicki

Black Sabbath’s It’s Alright: A Hefty Slice of 1976 Rock Magic That Still Kicks Let’s get real for a second—when you hear “Black Sabbath,” your brain probably jumps straight to doom-laden riffs and Ozzy wailing about wizards or warlocks. But hold up, because It’s Alright flips the script in ways that make it feel like sneaking into an alternate universe where Sabbath decided to lighten things just a smidge. Released in ’76 across countries like the US, Netherlands, Australia (and even the Philippines!), this album is part hard rock, part heavy metal, and all attitude. The tracklist reads like a playlist made by someone who can’t decide if they wanna party or brood—but honestly? That’s what makes it so damn fun. Two tracks stand out like neon signs on a dark street: “Back Street Kids” and “It’s Alright.” “Back Street Kids” hits you with this gritty, almost punky energy that feels raw as hell. Tony Iommi’s guitar work here doesn’t mess around—it grabs you by the collar and says, “Listen up!” The lyrics are simple but pack a punch, kinda like those old-school tales of scrappy kids running wild. Every time I hear it, I imagine some grainy black-and-white footage of teenagers flipping off authority figures while skateboarding through abandoned factories. It’s not polished, and that’s exactly why it sticks. Then there’s “It’s Alright,” which comes at ya in both stereo and mono versions—because why not? This one’s got more groove than a Saturday night disco, except instead of glitter balls, you’ve got Geezer Butler laying down basslines so smooth they could butter toast. And let’s talk about the vocals—Ozzy sounds oddly chill here, like he traded his usual bat-biting antics for a laid-back vibe. There’s something comforting yet rebellious about how the chorus repeats “It’s alright” over and over again, like a mantra for anyone trying to convince themselves everything will be okay—even when it clearly isn’t. Now, credit where it’s due: Black Sabbath produced this bad boy themselves, and you can tell. They weren’t phoning it in—they knew exactly what they were doing. With credits split between Wade, Butler, Osbourne, and Iommi, every song feels deliberate, even if it occasionally veers into quirky territory (hello, “Esta Bien”). Labels like Vertigo and Warner Bros. slapped their stamps on it worldwide, proving that sometimes strange experiments pay off big time. So yeah, It’s Alright might not be Sabbath’s most famous record, but it’s proof that even legends can surprise us. Listening to it now feels like finding an old mixtape stuffed in the backseat of your first car—you forgot how much you loved it until the needle drops. Honestly? If aliens ever invade Earth and ask for one example of human creativity, I’d hand them this album… then duck behind a couch ‘cause, well, aliens scare me. And hey, maybe that’s the point. Even amidst chaos, life really is alright—if you’ve got the right soundtrack playing.

Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: Its Alright

1976

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
It's Alright (Stereo)	3:58
Rock 'N' Roll Doctor
It's Alright
It's Alright (Mono)	3:58
Back Street Kids	3:50
Esta Bien = It's Alright
It's Alright	03:58
Doctor En Rock 'N 'Roll = Rock 'N 'Roll Doctor

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Catalog Numbers

751, 6079 100
6079 100
WBS 8315
VTG-6009, 6000 719
SFL-2142, 6079100

Labels

Vertigo
Warner Bros. Records

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online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
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Formats

Vinyl
7"
Single
Promo
45 RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Polydor, S.A.
Distributed By	Polydor, S.A.
Lacquer Cut At	Phonodisc B.V.
Pressed By	Phonodisc B.V.
Published By	Tro-Essex Music International, Inc.
Record Company	Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Printed By	Dyna Products, Inc.
Licensed From	Phonogram International B.V.

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Black Sabbath
Written-By	Wade, Butler, Osbourne, Iommi

Notes

Spanish titles with english titles in parentheses. Different labels than the two other Mexican promos here, with the word "Promocional" in big letters above track titles.
Also has a version of the European picture sleeve, with the Mexican "Rock Power" header on top.
From their new album: Technical Ecstasy
℗ 1976
Made in Holland
Same photo of Holland version. Very few copies released in Italy of this 7".
Promo with jukebox strip
7-inch from Philippines with different B-side than Europe
Palm tree label
Distributed in Australia by Phonogram Pty. limited.
Spanish titles with english titles in parentheses. Has "Disco Promocional Prohibida Su Venta" printed on label and comes in different sleeve than the normal Mexican release.

Barcodes

Rights Society: STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (side A runout stamped): *110* AA 6079100 1W1 Ⓟ 1976 670 ⊥⏌ 06
Matrix / Runout (side B runout stamped): *110* AA 6079100 2W1 Ⓟ 1976 670 ⊥⏌ / 06
Matrix / Runout (side A label): 6079 100.1
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 6079 100.2
Rights Society: S.I.A.E.
Matrix / Runout (Mono side): WB5-8315 UFL-0082 DJ LW1
Matrix / Runout (Stereo side): WB5-8315 UFL-0082-S LW2
Matrix / Runout (Stereo side): (UFL 0082)S
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): (UFL 0082)S
Matrix / Runout (Side A): P -> - 751-2-45
Matrix / Runout (Side B): P -> - 751-1-45
Rights Society: JASRAC

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Black Sabbath's 1976 album *It's Alright* had a bit of a mix-up with its title track? The song "It's Alright" appears multiple times on the album in different versions—both stereo and mono. It’s like they really wanted to make sure you heard it exactly how they envisioned. Oh, and fun fact: depending on where you were in the world, the album had different names! In some countries, it was called *It's Alright*, while in others, it went by *Rock 'N' Roll Doctor*. Same music, different vibes.

Comments

monicacappa

2025-03-13

This song is fucking amazing, I don't care what anyone says

archhernandez2001

2025-03-12

This is the jewel of truly Black Sabbath fans in away it’s my n every other bs fan axl messed it up a little n put it out to the world

jeffreyteejay

2025-03-12

Guest drums and lead vocals on this song by Richie Tenenbaum...

thezionistsdunnit

2025-03-11

This sounds like a Brian May-composed Queen song :). But I really like it!

newbiefather2011

2025-03-10

Bill ward wrote and sang lead vocals

frenchmodetanya

2025-03-09

The best track on the album.

cooper

2025-03-08

Give it all and ask for no return and very soon you will see and begin to learn!Preach Bill preach✌yes it should be as famous as Imagine but who cares!They were heavy guys if they would they could write whatever kind of music and still do it perfect?

sahilsangwan2003

2025-03-08

It's alright, yes it's alright

ranbalak

2025-03-08

angmarieaz

2025-03-07

An excellent singer, and a part of one of the sturdiest rhythm sections of ALL TIME

yordydelacruz

2025-03-06

Literal piece of shit xD
Evidence that at the time band was already broken and kept together just by the label

Btw. i'm curious how many "true Sabbath fans" knows about Tony Martin or Nichols...