BLACK SABBATH Master of Reality VERTIGO SWIRL RARE Box
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Description
Black Sabbath - Master of Reality
Vertigo 6360 050 1971 UK
condition vinyl EX/Sleeve EX+
This is the original rare UK pressing on the very collectible Vertigo Swirl Label in Fliptop Box Sleeve with Swirl Factory Inner
Vinyl - Looks unmarked in normal light - under bright halogen light scrutiny there are some light paper scuffs and a couple of hairlines, nothing feelable - plays Great especially on `Solitude` which is always the best test ("is that really Ozzie singing `Solitude` wow) - some light crackle on `Orchid` at the beginning of side 2 nothing major though!! - matrix/Runout Groove - 6360 050 1Y//1 420 11 10 - 6360 050 2Y//1 420 12 21
Inners - Comes with the rare Original Swirl Inner sleeve (the first issues on this one always came with the black box around the swirl) with `Made in England` text!! - this is also in EX condition - no poster!
Sleeve - Original 1st Issue `Howards Printers, Slough Ltd` Fliptop Box sleeve with Dark Purple Lettering (later copies had a lighter purple), this sleeve has always been hard to find in a nice condition simply due to its design, it is a thin box and never sat well amongst other LP`s as it would end up being flattened/squished - this one has kept its shape with sound unworn edges, the inside tabs are undamaged and in sound condition, just the usual light laminate creasing (see photos), nice copy! - I have placed stiffener inside sleeve to hold its shape in transit - no writing/sticky label damage etc - has the correct VO price code on the back!!
Labels - UNDAMAGED and CLEAN, with some spindle marks on each side - this LP has had some play but definitely not been overplayed!! Still a decent Copy!!
Rarity - YES! UK Vertigo Swirl pressings are very desirable! This one especially for the `superb` music and to Vertigo Collectors and Sabbath Fans alike!
Just a note on Grading - I always play grade my records right through and unless stated they do not jump, skip or stick when played!!! I always view the vinyl under a very bright halogen spotlight!!! Why? because although I have excellent vision when viewed under a normal light or even worse a fluorescent tube (most shops have these) the vinyl will not show up how marked it truly is - some view records in daylight but this has to be done in direct sunlight to see the hidden marks - I do this so that I can give the full picture and should please even the most `critical` of collectors. Also I photograph the WHOLE of the cover (I dont cut off the corners or edge) so you can see as close as possible what you will receive!!
Tracklisting:
Sweetleaf/After Forever/Embryo/Children of the Grave
Orchid/Lord of this World/Solitude/Into the Void
see my other items for more Prog/Psych/Folk/Rock rarities
Why not buy more than 1 item and save on postage costs
Postage/packing: I use new professional record mailers with several cardboard stiffeners to protect the cover - the record will be placed in a NEW clean inner sleeve, removed from the record cover (saves ringwear/pushing through seams) and together with original old inner placed in a NEW pvc outer sleeve - I also include recorded delivery as standard in the overall cost in the UK (70p) it covers up to £34 in case of loss - it will be optional for international packages (as it is more expensive) but still advisable! - please note complete postage charges (below) before bidding!
Payment - I am quite patient but if I have waited a couple of weeks for money and sent reminders unless there is a good reason I will claim back my fees and give a nonpaying bidder strike - I don't charge for Paypal!
Returns - If you feel there are any problems with an item you have purchased please feel free to contact me - I will be glad to discuss the matter as I want people to be happy with their purchase!!!
Grading's
Mint : The record itself is brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EX : The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing
VG : The record has obviously been played, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some surface marks. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.
plus + : slightly better than grade
minus - : slightly under grade
Postage/Packing:
UK - £3.90 (includes recorded delivery which covers up to £30 in case of loss)
Europe - £4.90
USA, Canada, Japan, Australia etc - £7.90
These prices are for Airmail - I don't send Surface Mail
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