Black Sabbath-Master of Reality-1st Press WB Green Label with Poster-1971-*EX*

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Here is your opportunity to own the legendary Master of Reality album from Black Sabbath.  This was the third studio album from Black Sabbath.  This album is held in high regard by many fans and critics alike.  Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Master of Reality number 298 out of the top 500 albums of all time.  This album is truly one of Black Sabbath's best.  If you have never heard this album, you owe to yourself to hear it on vinyl.  This LP is the first pressing, but the third green label variation, on Warner Brothers Records from 1971.  The first two LP labels contained errors on them.  This third LP label finally has everything correct on it.  This particular LP has BS-2562 39928-2 as the matrix number etched in the dead wax, on side one.  Side two of the LP has BS-2562 39929-1 etched on the dead wax.  Both sides of the dead wax also have the artisan stamper on them.  The stamper is two drumsticks over a drum.  Artisan mastered some of the best albums of the early 1970's in L.A.  The vinyl is in Near Mint/Excellent condition.  Side one has three very light hairline scratches and side two is Near Mint.  The blemishes have no affect on the playback.  The playback is Near Mint.  The LP labels have a couple very light spindle marks on each side.  This album also includes the original Warner Brothers inner sleeve.  The inner sleeve is in great condition.  This auction also includes the coveted original poster.  This poster was definitely hung at one point in time.  Three of the corner are missing and one corner has holes in it.  Aside from the corner damage, this LP poster is in outstanding shape.  The poster is in not in mint condition, but it is still a nice example of an original poster.  The original poster alone will often sell for $50 or more.  The embossed LP cover is in Excellent/Very Good Plus Condition.  The album cover has a small amount of ring wear/rub wear that is noticeable on the front and the back.  The spine has a small amount of wear/deterioration.  The B in the catalog number has rubbed off and also the B in Black has some very minor wear.  The spine is completely legible save for the missing B in the catalog number.  The top and bottom seams have an extremely minimal amount of wear.  All of the seams are very tight and completely intact.  The spine also has a few crease lines that originate from the outer edge.  This album has been professionally cleaned on a VPI 16.5 and will be shipped in a brand new white inner sleeve.  The album jacket will come in a new 3 mil poly sleeve.  The album will be professional shipped in an LP mailer with two 12 inch cardboard inserts.  The LP will be positioned outside of the jacket when shipped.  This album is ready for playing or storage.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  I do not ship outside of the United States.  I can combine shipping for multiple auction wins.  Please bid with confidence.