BLACK SABBATH -MASTER OF REALITY- ORIG 1971 WARNER LP POSTER SHRINK ARTISAN RARE

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Up for auction is a very nice, original copy of the Black Sabbath album Master Of Reality, originally released in the U.S. on Warner Bros. (BS 2562) in 1971.
-Guaranteed original corrected pressing -Original olive green WB labels -Artisan mastering symbols in both deadwax -Does not mention "including The Elegy" beside "After Forever" on the label Side 1, Track 2
-Original poster (Mint) -Still in opened factory shrink wrap -Original WB inner sleeve -Original Embossed cover -Vinyl comes in audiophile archival sleeve -No UPC/bar code on cover
Note: True original U.S. pressings have the Artisan mastering symbol in the deadwax on BOTH sides--many copies have it on only one side.  It looks like a little square with antennae sticking out of it, like an old t.v.
Needless to say, most copies of this album that come up for sale are thrashed, and there are very few true survivors still in the original shrink wrap with clean vinyl like this one.  Also, the poster is beautiful--no pinholes or tape marks, never been hung on a wall.  This copy is exceptional--not perfect, but better than 95% of them.

Condition: Cover looks very nice, still protected by original opened shrink wrap.  No ring wear or seam splits.  Just light rubbing to the corners on the open end--and a little wear to that edge.  Shrink wrap has the original factory breathe holes--showing it's never been resealed. Overall, a very nice original cover. Grade: Excellent (EX)
Vinyl is also in very nice condition, still has its original shine.  Very clean overall, but under a strong light, it does show a few very light superficial hairlines and tiny marks that cannot be felt, nor should they affect the quality of the playback.  Otherwise, the vinyl looks clean.  Side One label has previous ower's name written on it, but no wear around the spindle holes.  Looks like this record has been played only a few times at most but handled with care.

Play-Tested: I've spot tested this record, and the sound quality is excellent, just some light pressing noise on the run-in grooves, but once the music kicks in, it disappears--clean and clear, full bodied fidelity.
Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+)


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