"Live at Last" is a live album by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1980. Despite achieving widespread distribution and success, including a peak at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart, the album was controversially released without the band's permission or knowledge. Consequently, it is often regarded as an unofficial bootleg live album.
The album's release was orchestrated by the band's former manager, Patrick Meehan, who owned the rights to the recording. However, the unauthorized nature of its release led to notable errors, such as falsely crediting the singer as "Ossie Osbourne," showcasing the album's lack of oversight.
In 2002, the album was re-released officially as disc 1 of the two-disc "Past Lives" set, this time with the approval of the band. Despite its contentious beginnings, "Live at Last" remains a notable addition to Black Sabbath's discography, capturing the energy and intensity of their live performances during that era.
