BLACK SABBATH"MASTER OF REALITY"UKs1stSWIRL+MINT POSTER
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"BLACK SABBATH"
"MASTER OF REALITY+POSTER"
1971 UK's 1st Press & Totally Complete ALBUM."RARE"
UK's VERY 1stPRESSING ON THE WORLD's FAMOUS
VERTIGO/SWIRL label
CHECK MY 100% FEEDBACK SO BID WITH CONFIDENCE...
The Photo's On Show Are In Supersize For Your Convienience, And Are Of The Actual Album For Sale...
Record No: 6360 050
Factory Matrix Stampers:
Side One: 1Y//1 (Only 1stPress)
Side Two: 2Y//1 (Only 1stPress)
ALL IN GREAT CONDITION. JUST TRY AND FIND ANOTHER LIKE IT. THEY JUST DON'T TURN UP FOR SALE LIKE THIS ANYMORE.
IMPOSSIBLE !!!
SO READ ON & DON'T MISS OUT..............
MOST OF THESE ALBUMS HAVE BEEN PLAYED TO DEATH AT PARTIES BACK IN THE SEVENTIES,
SO TO FIND A COMPLETE ONE, WITH AN ORIGINAL MINT CONDITOINED POSTER IS PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE.
THIS IS ONE OF THE FIRST EVER RELEASED BY THIS ICONIC BAND, TO CONTAIN THE MEGA/RARE POSTER WHICH HAS HARDLY BEEN UNFOLDED.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.!!!!!
"Master of Reality" is the epitome of Black Sabbath's monolithic riff-fuelled rock. If you want music with heavy, bluesy and infectious riffs, melodic vocals and breath-taking guitar solos, then look no further than "Master of Reality".
This is one of those special albums where every track has become a classic over the years. It all starts with the fantastic "Sweet Leaf", which was initially my favourite song on the album. "Sweet Leaf" kicks the album off in style and lays down the foundations perfectly. The opening cough/splutter sample gives meaning to the title, and sets up one of the most prominent themes and influences for the band - marijuana. This was truly the start of stoner rock. Please don't think that this stupefies the music in any way - an accusation I have heard many a time when listing stoner rock as one of my favourite genres. Yes, this album is a great experience when ripped, as are the best of the modern day stoner albums, but don't be put off thinking a sober state will forge no rewards. Bong or no bong, this is one of the best rock albums ever made.
The riffs. Let me talk about some of the timeless riffs on this album. Riffs that over the years have become massively influential and classic in every sense of the word. It is through no chance or overreaction that people nowadays refer to some guitar riffs and leads as "Sabbath-esque" or "Sabbathy". The grand onslaught of these riffs starts with the simplistic and contagious lead to "Sweet Leaf", one of my favourite riffs ever conceived. The glory to this riff, and with the majority of Tony Iommi's genius craft, is the simplicity - sacrificing complex timings, extra ghost notes and fancy finger work for simple motifs. The emphasis is put firmly on execution and groove. Take for example the riff changeups in the fine closer "Into The Void", going from the fine rolling and laid-back intro riff to some ferocious muted riffing, all complemented perfectly by Ozzy's high and melodic vocals. All of this combines to make one of the album's finest moments. Then there's "Children of the Grave" which stretches the simplicity to a basic rolling note, repeated in a galloping time signature, augmented by the occasional menacing chord progression. This song was really ahead of its time, paving the way for the galloping marches of the finest Iron Maiden. What makes these riffs even better is the structure of the songs, which are intelligent and keep the various riffs fresh. For example, the changeups in "After Forever" evolve around a repetitive lead riff which gives way to various themes and new riffs, but always returns to retain the original flow and groove. Call them stoners, but this is intelligent song writing, and something ensued throughout the album.
So the song writing is clever. It keeps the riffs fresh and interesting and manages to hold the fantastic groove. However, it is the overall writing and structuring of the album as a whole that I find most impressive. The balance of "Master of Reality" is perfect and superior to any of their other albums. There are no overly long songs, as all are between 5 and 7 minutes. The effect of this gives the album a special kind of flow that is often lacking in their other releases. "Embryo" and "Orchid" are short little pieces that act as introductions rather than fillers, and again retain the sense of flow as they are not too long or boring.
Mention should of course go to Ozzy Osbourne. In my opinion Sabbath simply isn't Sabbath without Ozzy on the vocals. His voice has become one of the most distinctive and acclaimed in rock history, and rightly so. He has what all the best rock singers have - the ability to hit the right notes, often quite high ones, and an idiosyncratic style that is instantly recognisable. The Black Sabbath sound is rounded off perfectly by this master vocalist, best highlighted by his inspired deliveries on "Children of the Grave" and "Into The Void".
Any fan of rock music should enjoy this album. It has every ingredient that makes rock so enjoyable - powerful and inspired vocals, stunning guitar solos and riffs, solid bass playing and some stellar drumming. Black Sabbath at the pinnacle of their career.
COVER: This is the Very 1st UK PRESS Box Cover Made and Printed in the UK by Howards Printers of Slough,having top and bottom openings to it, this Cover has No Ringware at all to the rear or front, these Covers do normally turn up flattened, But NOT this One, it's a pleasure to view, Retaining it's full Box Shape, which is Rare in itself. There is NO Unwanted Writing or Markings. No Tears, and a fully legible & Solid Spine. Sharp edges with NO feathering. Hardly any wear and tear, and a Great Shine with NO Laminate lifting. (Incredible for a 40 year Cover) One of the Best i have Seen. An Easy Excellent++.
INNER SLEEVE: Original Vertigo/Swirl Anti-Static Black & White UK Printed Sleeve, With Pat No's & Dangerous To Children Print. (Only 1stPRESS). Also Mint-.
POSTER: These Posters Where Only ever Released with the Very First Issues of this Album.This Poster has Hardly ever been unfolded. It has Never been displayed which is Rare in it self, as most were stuck to bedroom walls, either using blu tack, sellotape or drawing pins. But Not This One, it must be impossible to Beat. The Colours on it are as the day it was printed, and edges are all square and Perfect.An Easy Mint-.
VINYL: This is The Very First UK Pressing, made out of Thick Heavy Vinyl, They don't make them like this anymore. Having First Press factory stampers 1Y//1 and 2Y//1, and 420 only ever stamped on UK Pressings. Must be one of the First to be Pressed, Having Mother Sampers of 1 1 1 on Side A, and 1 1 3 on Side B."WOW". Still Shines like new and doesn't even have a Mark on it, even under a bright light"Amazing!!!". The Best iv'e seen and Heard. Incredibly with NO Static,NO Skips,Clicks or Pops when played on my system using a Shure stylus @ 1.5Grms. When Angled to a bright light I Can't even see any Sleeve Marks, let alone Scratches or Marks. Looks like it was Pressed yesterday and sounds like it too. When the stylus is lowered onto the vinyl you know that your in for a treat of Sound. Firstly Silence on run in, then Ozzie's Coughing kicks in and so on.WOW!!! Shear quality, music & sound. I would grade as an Easy Mint-.
LABELS: Both labels First pressings and are Very Clean, as can be seen on the Photos, i can't even See a Spindle mark around the center hole, showing how little this Album has been played, and well cared for.An Easy Mint-.
This is a very Rare Album & in great shape.
And Mega Hard To Find In This Condition.
I start all my vinyl at an incredible £2.99... With NO Reserve Either...
Keep an eye on my future listings, as i am having a BIG Clearout. And i do have some very Rare & Amazing vinyl that i'll be listing soon.
Believe Me there'll be some Rarities..
For the Real Collector!!
And in great condition....
Thanks for looking, and all the Best if Bidding...
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POSTAGE & PACKING;
UK; £3.99. EUROPE; £5.99. R.O.W; £8.50. (1stClass Post & Airmail)
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