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Back to the Beginning film and soundtrack set for home release
A film and soundtrack of Back to the Beginning are coming to home formats after the 2025 concert in Birmingham.
The one-day show was Ozzy Osbourne’s final solo performance and the original Black Sabbath line-up’s last concert.
The event brought together Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, alongside guest acts including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses and Tool.
It was organised by Sharon Osbourne, and raised about £11 million for charity.
The home release is planned for December on formats including Blu-ray, CD and vinyl, with the film featuring concert footage, behind-the-scenes material and tributes to Osbourne.
The announced dates differ: the standard release is listed for December 11 or 17, while the deluxe set is listed for April 23 or 27, 2027; it is set to include memorabilia and additional performances.
The concert film and soundtrack for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning show are set for home release.
NME reports a December 11 release, while Loudwire reports December 17.
The film will be available on Blu-ray alongside album releases on vinyl and CD.
Both outlets report a deluxe box set planned for 2027, but give different release dates: April 23 and April 27.
- Who
- Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath; the concert also featured guest artists.
- What
- The Back to the Beginning concert film and soundtrack are set for release on home formats.
- When
- The standard release is scheduled for December 2026, though NME says December 11 and Loudwire says December 17. The deluxe box set is planned for 2027, with outlets giving different dates.
- Where
- The concert took place at Villa Park in Birmingham. The releases will be available on formats including Blu-ray, vinyl and CD.
- Why
- The releases document Osbourne’s final solo performance and the final show by Black Sabbath’s original line-up.
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The Back to the Beginning show took place at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Osbourne died aged 76 just over two weeks after the show, according to NME.
The concert film arrived in cinemas, according to NME.
The soundtrack and home video release is scheduled; NME gives December 11, while Loudwire gives December 17.
The deluxe box set is scheduled; NME gives April 23, while Loudwire gives April 27.
- Venue
- Villa Park, Birmingham
- Concert date
- July 2025
- Standard release date
- December 11, 2026, according to NME; December 17, according to Loudwire
- Deluxe box set date
- April 23, 2027, according to NME; April 27, according to Loudwire
- Blu-ray runtime
- Three and a half hours, according to Loudwire
- Formats
- Blu-ray, vinyl and CD
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What people are saying
Back to the Beginning’ was a once-in-a-lifetime event that will go down in music history
Ozzy suffered from chronic pain during the final six years of his life. His only wish was to perform one last time to thank his fans and say goodbye.