Artist: Black Sabbath Title: Master of Reality Year: 1971 Label: Vertigo UK Number of Tracks: 8 Condition (Vinyl): 6/10 (several surface marks and light scratches but generally clean and plays well) Condition (Sleeve):

7/10 (the elaborate, embossed box sleeve is notorious for condition but this one is in very nice shape - laminate is still fully intact, box is only slightly flattened and still shows much integrity and there are only a few very light creases; the corners look as though they were touched up lightly with black marker at some point but the sleeve is otherwise untouched. the original Vertigo swirl inner is also in nice shape showing just a little age wear)

Notes: One of the holy grails of metal albums, this is the amazingly rare Vertigo UK import edition of the Black Sabbath masterpiece "Master of Reality." This is the true first pressing with vertigo swirl labels, vertigo inners and - most importantly - the impossible-to-find embossed, laminated "box" style sleeve. Everything is in nice shape considering the age and rarity; the notoriously hard to find 6-panel poster is also included though to the best of my knowledge it is not an original but rather a later version or reproduction so I am including it as a "bonus" item and not an official part of the package. Insured, tracked postage is the only option for overseas buyers. Thanks!

Condition/Grading

I grade both the media itself and the package/artwork separately. Each gets a grade from 1-10, with 10 being the best condition and 1 the worst. A new, unplayed record or CD will get a 10. A record or CD that's been played but is still in mint condition will get a 9. Things go down progressively from there. If there is a notable flaw, I will reference it after the number grade. I have given up on letter grading because I found that the definitions were too varied from seller to seller and buyer to buyer and think a number grade will give buyers a little better idea of what to expect.


International Shipping

Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up, These fees are not additional shipping charges.

We won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a "gift" on customs forms. Doing this is against US and International law.


Postage/Shipping

My shipping rates are clearly posted below:

CD

7"

10"

12"/LP

First Item, USA (Media Mail)

-

-

4.00

4.00

Each Additional Item, USA (Media Mail)

-

-

2.00

2.50

First Item, USA (First Class)

4.00

4.00

-

-

Each Additional Item, USA (First Class)

1.50

1.50

-

-

First Item, USA (Priority Mail)

7.50

7.50

8.50

8.50

Each Additional Item, USA (Priority Mail)

1.50

1.50

2.00

2.50

First Item, Canada (First Class)

9.50

10.00

15.00

17.50

Each Additional Item, Canada (First Class)

2.00

2.00

3.00

3.50

First Item, Rest of World (First Class Air)

11.00

12.50

17.50

20.00

Each Additional Item, Rest of World (First Class Air)

2.25

2.50

3.50

4.00

I do not ship CDs or 7" singles media mail, they always go at least first class. I can upgrade any domestic purchase to Priority Mail for an additional charge. All non-US winners get their items shipped via USPS First Class International Mail. USPS Priority Mail is available for international winners but at a significant cost difference. The additional per item charge in the table above is generally good for 2 or 3 items. If you buy more than that, the rates for additional items will go down significantly; send me a message for specific info. Also, unlike a lot of other sellers, I generally count double releases (those with two 7"s singles in a gatefold sleeve, two CDs in a single jewel case or double vinyl LPs) as just one item, but if it's a particularly lavish release (with posters, booklets and such, even if it's just a single disc) there may be a slight additional postage charge.


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