Black Sabbath Master of Reality UK 1st 6360 050 Vertigo Swirl Uncrushed + Poster
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Black Sabbath – Master of Reality – UK 1st Press 6360 050 – Vertigo Swirl – COMPLETE – TOP COPY
An exceptional original UK first pressing of Master of Reality by Black Sabbath, released in 1971 on the iconic Vertigo Records swirl label.
This is the true first issue (6360 050) presented in its original embossed box sleeve, complete with vertigo swirl inner sleeve and original poster — and in superb collector-grade condition. Poster only unfolded for this add. Box has been stored with two corrugated cardboard pads inside to maintain it’s integrity and stop it getting crushed and will be shipped as it’s been stored inside a plastic protection with the vinyl packed separately in antistatic sleeve
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📀 Key Details
• Catalogue: 6360 050
• Label: Vertigo (large swirl)
• Country: UK
• Format: LP, original box sleeve edition
• Year: 1971
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⭐ Condition (carefully graded)
• Vinyl: Mint-
Beautiful clean playing surfaces with minimal signs of use I may have played this two or three times maximum. No spindle marks
• Labels: Excellent
Clean swirl labels with no significant wear
• Box Sleeve: Excellent
Strong, square structure with no crushing – very hard to find like this. There is no delaminating on the front embossed writing. Just one small crease on the front surface only it doesn’t run around the side or back so I think it’s a manufacturing fault. Virtually unnoticeable. It’s bottom left hand corner if you look at the main front picture.
• Inner Sleeve: Original Vertigo swirl inner – Excellent
• Poster: Unused / unfolded
No pin holes, no display wear – an exceptionally rare example
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🔥 Why This Copy Stands Out
• Complete first pressing package
• Uncrushed box (most copies are damaged)
• Unused poster – rarely found in this condition
• High-grade vinyl
👉 “UNCRUSHED BOX + UNUSED POSTER”
A genuinely investment-grade copy of one of the most important early heavy metal albums.
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📦 Shipping
• Professionally packed with box protection
• Sent tracked and fully insured
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📌 Final Notes
Serious collectors will know how difficult it is to find this album complete and in this condition. A rare opportunity to secure a top example. I bought the 180 G reissue so I could listen to it as I couldn’t bring myself to play this more than once or twice.
Please check out my other listings. I’m a collector not a dealer but have to reduce my collection as have recently moved and don’t have the space to keep everything and I have close to 1000 LPs to list over the coming months. They are all from my private collection non-smoking household no pets all my records are cleaned with a sonic water only cleaner before playing. I’ve been collecting since 1970 so have a wide variety of music to list.
Happy to combine postage if you should buy more than one. I’m also happy to have people come and collect as it’s nice to chat to people with the same passion.
I do try to describe everything accurately and photograph as much as possible, but occasionally I’m gonna get it wrong or you’re gonna disagree with my description. Please contact me and I’ll happily do everything necessary to put that right.
Happy bidding
I will post this insured signed for reluctantly. I would much prefer given the value and the potential for damage in the post that you collect this. I’m happy to deliver it if you’re not too far away.
Happy to answer any questions or provide additional photos.—
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