Sold Date: October 22, 2023
Start Date: October 12, 2023
Final Price: £350.00 (GBP)
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I am thrilled to offer for sale this incredibly rare find of 'Master Of Reality' by Black Sabbath - COMPLETE SET.

Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality

1971 UK 1st press

Vertigo swirl label

6360 950

UK 1st PRESS

FIRST PRESS EARLY MATRIX NUMBERS

Black embossed cover box

Vertigo swirl protective inner

**POSTER**

EXCELLENT ++ CONDITION

History... Master of Reality is the third studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in August 1971, by Vertigo Records. It is regarded by some critics as the foundation of doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. Produced by Rodger Bain, who also produced the band's prior two albums, Master of Reality was recorded at Island Studios in London from February to April 1971. Guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler downtuned their instruments during the production, achieving what Iommi called a "bigger, heavier sound".

FIRST PRESS MATRIX NUMBERS...

Side A = 6360050 1Y//1

Side B = 6360050 2Y//1

The vinyl is a true first press, confirmed by the positioning and size of the large Vertigo swirl and Roger Bain credits! It has a superior glossy sheen to the surface and sits completely flat with no warping. The labels and spindle holes are fabulous. There are some light non feelable surface wisps but nothing to write home about - EXCELLENT.

The outer embossed cover box has the usual age related wear to corners etc with film crinkles  but no splits or tears.

The inner Vertigo swirl protective inner is EXCELLENT - Bar age related discolouration it is perfect, with no splits or tears etc.

Completing this first press set is the often missing 'Master Of Reality' poster, in EXCELLENT condition with no splits or tears. It is in great condition considering its age! EXCELLENT.

OVERALL AN INCREDIBLY RARE FIND - A MUST HAVE TO ADD TO YOUR MUSICAL COLLECTION!!

Will package securely and post via signed for delivery.

to post internationally.

PLEASE NOTE - I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE THE MEANS TO TEST PLAY SO VISUAL INTERPRETATION ONLY.