BLACK SABBATH Master of Reality LP 1971 UK 1st Press STEREO VERTIGO SWIRL
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Master of Reality
6360 050 Matrix 1Y//1 2Y//1
Vertigo Swirl very 1st UK pressing!
A stunning, original ,1971 first issue release.
The vinyl is visually stunning with highly polished, glass like surfaces , very similar to mint vinyl Unmarked under a stronger halogen light, and a closer examination, one will detect NO sleeve removal marks/hairlines whatsoever!!! MINT visual to the voyeur and a pleasure to view . I doubt whether one will come across a better visual exhibit .Would be very difficult to match . Beautiful exhibit .
The first issue , fully laminated, boxed sleeve is in superb condition!!!. Lamination reflects a glossy sheen . Top and lower folds of box are normally found ripped or damaged in some way but these are crisp with little to fault. Beautiful boxed variant and a pleasure to view. The lamination is almost perfect on reverse face ,with hardly any laminate lifts which is truly remarkable as the majority are found lifting and peeling. The laminate is only slightly lifting toward the left spinal edge on front face with minor creasing. NO rips, nor tears !An excellent example of the “boxed sleeve” variant and in remarkable condition .One of the better examples.
Vertigo swirl label format indicating the very first issue of this sensational Sabbath release . Only able to detect only a few very minor spindle traces, a phenomenal exhibit indeed ,with no mottling, no rips, nor tears. No spindle wear at all. No discoloration on the magnificent large swirl label and are superb examples of this very famous label format. Mint- examples ! Appears to have been very lightly played indeed . (under closer inspection does have small like grease spot on side 2. label, see pictures)
Vertigo swirl inner sleeve is a genuine original with inverted black/white inner sleeve and flip backs on reverse. Excellent+ condition . No seam splits just a slight ageing discoloration toward outer edges. The original date of release, June 1971, is machine stamped on lower right edge. Phenomenal collectors’ item on offer here!.....
Of True investment quality.
A remarkable example of this Sabbath classic and so hard to locate these days. Original first swirl inner bag with a stunning, highly polished vinyl, with a raw original sound, making this album presentation an absolute “MUST HAVE” for the serious collector .
Track listing
All songs by Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osbourne.
Original LP
Side one
- "Sweet Leaf" – 5:05
- "After Forever" – 5:27
- "Embryo" – 0:29
- "Children of the Grave" – 5:18
Side two
- "Orchid" – 1:30
- "Lord of this World" – 5:27
- "Solitude" – 5:02
- "Into the Void" – 6:13
****** GRADING SYSTEM *****
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deteriation in sound quality.The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet,booklet or poster are in perfect condition.Records advertised as unsealed or Unplayed should be mint.
EXCELLENT : The record shows some signs of having been played,but there is very little lessening in sound quality.The cover and packaging may have some slight wear and/or creasing.
VERY GOOD : The record has obviously been played many times,but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,despite noticieable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items,without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD : The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated,perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.The cover and contents suffer from folding,scuffing of edges,spine splits,discoloration,etc.
POSTAGE TO UK = £3.50 ********** EUROPE = £9.50 ********** REST OF THE WORLD = £11.00
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