Black Sabbath – Master of Reality

Warner Bros. BS 2562 – USA – 1971

1st press (corrected masters/master) US pressing of Master of Reality complete with its original fold-out poster, Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders inner sleeve and the original factory shrink wrap.

This copy is the highly regarded Artisan Sound Recorders mastering (Artisan "drumsticks" logo in the deadwax), considered by many collectors to be the finest sounding US pressing.

Pressing details

Original 1971 US Warner Bros. green labels

BS 2562

Hand-etched matrices:

Side 1: BS-2562 39928-2

Side 2: BS-2562 39929-1

Artisan Sound Recorders logo stamped in both runouts

Embossed sleeve

Original fold-out Keef poster included

Original Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders inner sleeve included

Original shrink wrap still present

Condition

Vinyl: Excellent (EX)

Plays through beautifully with excellent audio. Only a few light superficial surface marks which do not significantly affect playback. Retains a deep glossy finish.

Labels: Excellent

Very clean with minimal spindle wear.

Sleeve: Excellent (-)

Embossed sleeve remains in the original shrink wrap. Light storage wear and a tear to the shrink on the front as shown in the photographs. The sleeve itself presents very well.

Poster: Excellent

Original fold-out Keef poster in excellent condition.

Inner sleeve: Very Good+ / Excellent

Original Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders company inner.

Notes

A genuine early US Artisan mastering complete with its original inserts. Increasingly difficult to find in this condition with the poster, original company inner and surviving factory shrink.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.