Black Sabbath – Master of Reality | Mid-1970s US Burbank Label LP | BS 2562

A vintage U.S. Warner Bros. pressing of Black Sabbath’s landmark third studio album, Master of Reality—one of the defining records of early heavy metal and a major influence on doom and stoner rock.

Originally released in 1971, the album includes Sabbath essentials such as “Sweet Leaf,” “After Forever,” “Children of the Grave,” “Lord of This World” and “Into the Void.” The album was produced by Rodger Bain and features the classic lineup of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. 

Pressing details

Artist: Black Sabbath

Album: Master of Reality

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Catalog number: BS 2562

Country: United States

Format: 12-inch stereo vinyl LP

Edition: Mid-1970s reissue

Label design: Warner Bros. Burbank palm-tree labels

Cover: Embossed front cover

Original release year: 1971

Poster: Not included

The Burbank label design dates this particular record to a later pressing period rather than the original U.S. green-label issue. Burbank-label variations of Master of Reality are documented from approximately 1974 through the later 1970s. 

Track listing

Side One

Sweet Leaf

After Forever

Embryo

Children of the Grave

Side Two

Orchid

Lord of This World

Solitude

Into the Void

Condition

The vinyl has been carefully removed and visually inspected under bright lighting. It retains good gloss but shows light surface marks consistent with previous handling and play. No obvious deep scratches were observed in the photographed areas.

Because the record has not been play-tested, the VG vinyl grade is visual only. No guarantee is made regarding background noise, isolated pops or other playback imperfections.

The embossed jacket is graded VG- and shows substantial but honest vintage wear, including:

Heavy front and rear surface rubbing

Ring and shelf wear

Edge and corner wear

Scuffing and handling marks

Heavier wear near the lower-left corner

General age-related wear throughout

The purple Black Sabbath lettering remains bold, and the embossed Master of Reality title remains visible across the front cover. The rear lyrics and credits remain readable.

The original foldout poster is not included.

All photographs show the actual record being sold. No stock photographs have been used. Please review every image carefully for the most accurate assessment of condition.

A solid vintage listening or collection copy of one of Black Sabbath’s most important albums, offered with conservative grading and transparent photographs.