BLACK SABBATH - MASTER OF REALITY - UK - 1st PRESS
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BLACK SABBATH - MASTER OF REALITY - UK - 1st PRESS
Grading and description below. I have tried to be as honest as possible and have included as many photos as I can to give bidders as much information as possible. Any questions, please feel free to ask.
Artist: Black Sabbath
Album title: Master of Reality
Released in: 1971
Made in: UK
Label: Vertigo Swirl - large Release Version: 1st pressing with with early Matrix Numbers
Matrix Numbers
Side 1 - 6360050 1Y//1420 11 10 04 Side 2 - 6360050 2Y//2420 12 20 04
Sleeve - Some slight wear and tear but overall Excellent condition. The odd small crease as can be seen in the photos. However, no tears, major scuffs or discoloration. The sticky cellophane which covers the sleeve has began to lit in a few places as is usual with this sleeve, most noticeably on the front right hand side. However, it retains a nice smooth sheen with virtually no marks at all.
Inner sleeve - Not the original Vertigo swirl - a plain white inner paper sleeve. In very good condition with no tears.
The Record Labels - Some small marks and discoloration. Slight spindle wear but nothing serious. Very Good.
The Record - Visual - The record is in Very Good+ condition. Sleeve removal marks are visible when held in the light and there scratch marks on Track 1 on both sides but they are not deep and are non feelable.
The Record - Audio - I have play tested this record. It plays throughout without any sticking or jumping. There are odd ticks and clicks on both sides but generally this is a very pleasurable listen. These are more noticeable on quieter parts of the record. It may well benefit from a clean on a proper RCM. The audio itself it strong and vibrant and is a revelation if you have never heard one of these early pressings. As with all good sounding records, it sounds better the louder it goes but it never sounds loud or harsh. I would rate this record Very Good+ to Excellent in parts.
The item will be sent with a fully trackable, next working day courier. It will be packaged in a cardboard sleeve for maximum protection.
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