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Black Sabbath Master of Reality 1st press+original POSTER + inner SUPERB copy
Black Sabbath
Master of Reality
Vertigo 1971
A lovely copy of this sought after album. Both the sleeve and vinyl are in fantastic condition. The audio is very clear with both the quiet tracks, 'Orchid' and 'Solitude' playing through with lovely clarity.
Vinyl: Excellent - retains a just pressed glossy finish. A few sleeve removal marks - appears very lightly played. The labels are stunning and the audio is fantastic throughout with barely any background noise at any point. There is a slight warp visible when the disc is spinning (see video) but this is very minor and doesn't affect anything.
Sleeve: Superb with no laminate bubbling save for a small area in the centre of the spine. The original HMV price code sticker is present and adds a lovely bit of authenticity to this beautiful sleeve which is virtually flawless and grades as EXCELLENT.
Inner and inserts: The original inverted Swirl inner with correct date code is in Excellent condition too with none of the usual splits and just a hint of fading. The poster, which is original, appears untouched - stunning!
