BLACK SABBATH Master Of Reality 1ST UK VERTIGO SWIRL Embossed Box OZZY OSBOURNE
  £   450
  $   596

 


£ 450 Sold For
Aug 10, 2025 Sold Date
Jul 31, 2025 Start Date
24   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Description

Black Sabbath 'Master Of Reality' Embossed Box 1st UK Press Vertigo Swirl Vinyl LP, 21st July, 1971

Immerse yourself in the genre creating heavy metal sounds of "Master Of Reality" by Black Sabbath with this rare 1st UK press on the legendary Vertigo Swirl label. The original embossed box sleeve and swirl inner adds to its collectible value. This set has lost its poster.

Key Features:

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

  • Year: 1971

  • Label: Vertigo

  • Extras: Embossed Box Sleeve & Swirl Inner Sleeve

  • Stampers: 1Y//1?420 1 13 &  2Y//1?420 12.

Condition: EXCELLENT! 

The record sits completely flat on the turntable without warping or dishing. The vinyl surfaces are glossy and clean without marks in good daylight, when viewed under direct halogen spotlight there are swirly hairlines visible. Clean labels without pen.

Audio Grade: EXCELLENT!

Quiet lead-ins to both sides without crackle. Obviously no skips, sticks or repeat clicks at this high grade. An occasional pop, overall a fantastic listen.  


Sleeve: EXCELLENT!

The original 1st press embossed box is super glossy and fully intact without ring storage wear.  


Inner: Original Vertigo Swirl inner sleeve included.

 


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Grading:

Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG). 


Equipment:

Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Sansui SP-4000A Speakers, at around 70dB.


Shipping:

Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.


Guarantee:

If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.


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