MEGA RARE BOX + POSTER LP RECORD UK VERTIGO SWIRL ORIGINAL 1st PRESSING HARD PROG ROCK ALBUM

BLACK SABBATH

"  MASTER OF REALITY "

MEGA RARE ORIGINAL UK 1971 FULL LAMINATED BOX 12" LP + POSTER VERTIGO SWIRL Pressing Label [6360 050] made in ENGLAND.

MATRIX CAT NO: 6360050 1Y//1 420 - 6360050 2Y//1 420  

CONDITION:

THICK HEAVY VINYL IS: NM- [ like new clean shine with one tiny mini micro mark in the middle of the second song on side one "After forever"] 

ORIGINAL COLOUR POSTER : NM  

 Cover sleeve IS: NM- [ A UNIQUE BOX LAMINATED FRONT AND BACK in FANTASTIC condition without any split, with some light wear on the bottom side of the cover could be from storaging or humidity of some very light water stain that is not effecting or showing much, THE GRAPHICS ON THE FRONT ARE EMBOSSED, the opening is excellent,edges and corners are near MINT and very clean].

THE ORIGINALVERTIGO SWIRL INNER SLEEVE is: EX+

THE LABELS ARE NM

Personel members / Musicians

• Ozzy Osbourne – lead vocals
• Tony Iommi – guitar, flute, piano
• Geezer Butler – bass guitar
• Bill Ward – drums, backing vocals
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• Keef – photography, poster design
• Mike Stanfod – art direction

• All songs written and composed by Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osbourne

TRACKLIST: 

SIDE ONE

1. SWEET LEAF

2. AFTER FOREVER

3. EMBRYO

4. CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE

SIDE TWO

1. ORCHID

2. LORD OF THIS WORLD

3. SOLITUDE

4. INTO THE VOID

Master of Reality is the third album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1971. The album's "darker" or "sludgier" sound was a significant influence on the heavy metal genres known as doom metal and stoner rock.Master of Reality was certified double platinum after having sold over 2 million copies.

For the recording of this album, guitarist Tony Iommi, who had injured his fingers in a factory accident years earlier, decided to de-tune his guitar down three semi-tones (or one and a half steps to C-sharp). This reduced string tension, thus making the guitar easier for him to play. Geezer Butler also de-tuned his bass guitar to match Iommi. The result was a noticeably "darker" or "sludgier" sound.

Master of Reality was recorded at Island Studios in London, UK between February and April 1971. The album was produced by Rodger Bain, who had also produced their previous two albums. However, this would be his final collaboration with the band.

The slow and heavy songs that comprise most of the album are interspersed with quiet ballads written by Tony Iommi. Two of these, "Embryo" and "Orchid", are short instrumentals serving as interludes. The third, "Solitude", is much longer in comparison and features Ozzy Osbourne's soft, woeful vocals.

Unusually, the lyrics of the song "After Forever" written by Terry "Geezer" Butler, focus entirely on Christian themes. At the time, some viewed Black Sabbath as Satanists due to their dark sound, image and lyrics. Similarly, the song "Lord of this World" has lyrics that appear to concern someone who is possessed by Satan. It was released as a single along with "Faries Wear Boots" in 1971." Rolling Stone criticised the lyrics but welcomed the arrangement, while Wilson & Alroy's called the guitar sound "crude but effective".

The song "Solitude" showcases Tony Iommi's multi-instrumental talents, featuring him playing the guitar, flute and piano.

The album opener, "Sweet Leaf" is a song about marijuana. "Children of the Grave" was written about war, peace and revolution, and is lyrically similar to "War Pigs" and "Electric Funeral" on their previous album and Wicked World on their debut album.

The album cover reads Master of Reality coloured BLACK, underneath Black Sabbath coloured purple, against a black background. The words are written in a large font with a ripple effect like that of moving water or a waving flag. The first editions of the album came in an 'envelope sleeve' containing a poster of the band, and with the album's title embossed in black lettering rather than in grey. This was the first Black Sabbath sleeve on which the lyrics were reproduced on the back of the sleeve.

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 Number of Records/Weight
(including mailer)   CANADA: QUEBEC: $7.99 (1 LP) - $9.99 (2-6 RECORDS) ONTARIO: $8.99 (1 LP) - $11.99 (2-6 RECORDS) ALL OTHER PROVENCES: $8.99 (1 LP) - $14.99 (2-6 RECORDS)   U.S.     (Air): $8.99 (1 LP - under .500kg) - $14.99 (2-3 RECORDS - under 1kg) Expedited (with Tracking #): $16.99 (1 LP - under .500kg) - $17.99 (2-6 RECORDS 2-3: under 1kg)   INTERNATIONAL   (Air): $14.99 (1 LP - under .500kg) - $33.99 (2-3 RECORDS - under 1kg)   Please note that some heavier vinyl, gate-fold jackets, inserts, etc. may increase weight equivalent to 2 records.        I also use +/- if I feel a record comes between a grade     LP condition GRADING system: M (MINT) : Sealed, never opened or played, new in original package.

NM (NEAR MINT) : Near perfect copy, played only a few times. At worst it may have one or two insignificant flaws. This is the highest grade I give for a non-sealed (used) record.

EX (EXCELLENT) : Clean copy, slight surface marks/hairlines, cover has minor defaults.

VG++ (VERY GOOD++) : More surface marks, minor flaws, or cover wear, minor edge wear (cover). Nothing serious but is not graded EX because of few minor defaults.

VG+ (VERY GOOD +) : Played a lot, will show signs of handling, has marks, possibly few light scratches but no jumps or sticks. Cover wear (light ring wear, heavier corner or edge wear on cover).

VG (VERY GOOD) : Used record, played a lot, has marks, few scratches, some crackling while playing and but no jumps or sticks. Still quite listenable. Cover may have heavy corner, edge wear or split seams.

G (GOOD) : Played a lot and more (but still playable), lot of scratches, crackles a lot while playing, may have jump or sticks and cover is damaged...so not so good ! This record must be very rare to be proposed in this state !!!

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