BLACK SABBATH: 'Master Of Reality' Master Tapes Being Auctioned

January 19, 2010

An original BLACK SABBATH "Master Of Reality" master tape set consisting of two Ampex 456 quarter-inch tapes in good condition is being auctioned via eBay. According to a posting on the auction page, "These are the real deal from a Swedish private collection and a rare opportunity to own a piece of music history."

BLACK SABBATH's third album, "Master of Reality" was released in 1971. The LP's "darker" or "heavier" sound was a significant influence on the metal sub-genres known as doom metal and stoner rock.

"Master of Reality" was recorded at Island Studios in London, U.K. between February and April 1971. The album was produced by Rodger Bain, who had also helmed the band's preceding two efforts.

"Master of Reality" was certified double platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of two million copies in the U.S.

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