Master Of Reality
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Master Of Reality

Black Sabbath

Original Year

1971

Tracks

8

Releases

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971CanadaCanada
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks
Reissue

Cream lined WB shield logo labels with I code below cat#/matrix# at 9 o'clock. Label design indicates reissue after 1979. Cat # on back cover, spine & labels: BS 2562 Cat # on front cover: 2562

Cat#: BS 2562 · 2562

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Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksEmbossed Cover
Club EditionStereo

[l102249] "W7" logo labels. Embossed cover with clear "R113365" sticker on back, denoting an RCA Music Service edition. Plain paper inner sleeve. The runouts on this version do not indicate an identifiable pressing plant. There is [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/15853074]another version[/url] that has a stamped I in the runouts that is separated from the rest of the string, indicating that it was pressed at [l406973]. Labels have correct album title and "After Forever (Including The Elegy)" as track A2, credited to "Iommi-Ward-Osbourne-Butler". Catalog number "BS 2562" printed on back cover & center labels. Catalog number "2562" appears on front cover only. All tracks published by Tro / Essex Music International, Inc. (ASCAP) Text from back cover: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary & Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91505 · 44 East 50th Street, New York, New York 10022 · Made In U.S.A. ©1971 - Warner Bros. Records Inc. Text from spine: Printed in U.S.A.

Cat#: 2562 · BS 2562

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksEmbossed Cover
Stereo

US first pressing variant with embossed cover. 4-panel fold-out poster insert included with at least some copies. Green WB shield center labels display incorrect album title "Masters Of Reality" and revised / transitional tracklisting (4 per side). Track A2 appears as "After Forever (Including The ELEGY)" on side A label, and is incorrectly credited to "Ioomi-Ward-Osbourne-Butler". Note that this release is similar to r11447539 ([url=https://www.discogs.com/Black-Sabbath-Master-Of-Reality/release/11447539]here[/url]), except that version's center labels correctly show "Master Of Reality" as the title. Catalog number "BS 2562" appears on back cover and center labels. "2562" appears on front cover only. Center label rim text: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary and Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc. Made in U.S.A. Text from back cover: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary & Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91505 • 44 East 50th Street, New York, New York 10022 • Made in U.S.A. © 1971 - Warner Bros. Records Inc. Runouts: - Lacquer cut at Artisan Sound Recorders is uncredited on release; company credit derived from stamped logo. - No pressing plant identifier. - Everything else is etched.

Cat#: 2562 · BS 2562

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NEMS

calendar_today1971IrelandIreland
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks
MisprintReissue

Originally released 1971 This one has two different Made in... writings on label side 1: Made in Ireland / on label side 2: Made in Eire Also a version written vice versa exist [r5803264] A very similar release with both label sides Made in Eire is here [r14969890] ℗ Nems 1976 Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises Essex Music International Ltd. Made in Ireland

Cat#: NEL 6004

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971GermanyGermany
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksEmbossed Sleeve
Stereo

Issued with embossed non-box sleeve, Vertigo "swirl" labels and plain black poly-lined inner sleeve with the catalog number printed on the upper right corner. Also includes a 6-panel poster which is larger than the UK and US versions. Labels: The album title on the B side is incorrectly spelled as "Masters Of Reality". The black and white print on both sides is inverted, compared to [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1625321]other copies[/url]. This version has a WHITE Vertigo label on side B. Track A3 is missing on the B side, [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1106916]other copies[/url] do mention this track. The printed duration of track A2 on the B side label is 5:30, instead of 5:25. Produced for Tony Hall Entreprises Published by Essex Music International Ltd. Printed in Germany by Carl v. d. Linnepe, Lüdenscheid Runouts are stamped with the letters 'L' and 'E' turned 90º.

Cat#: 6360 050

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks
Reissue

Does not mention "(Including The Elegy)" beside "After Forever" on label. The word "Stereo" on the bottom of the labels is printed in a different font.

Cat#: BS 2562

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NEMS

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks180 gram
Reissue

℗ 1976 NEMS Records Ltd. Made and printed by Press & Post Ltd. Lyrics are printed on the sleeve back cover

Cat#: NEL 6004

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971BrazilBrazil
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks

"Black Sabbath" in blue colour on the front and the back sleeves. "Master Of Reality" in orange colour on the front sleeve.

Cat#: 6360 050

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NEMS

calendar_today1971IrelandIreland
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks
Reissue

℗ Nems 1976 (on labels) © 1976 Nems Records Ltd. (on rear cover) Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises Essex Music International Ltd. Made in Eire on B-side label.

Cat#: NEL 6004

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971AustraliaAustralia
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks

Made in Australia. Same cat# as [r2867488], another Australian release, this copy has white text on black on center label and flip side has the [l=vertigo] logo.

Cat#: 6360 050

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971AustriaAustria
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksEmbossed Box Sleeve

Austro Mechana label / different label to German issue.Vertigo Swirl A side. Sleeve in a fully laminated 'box type' cover opening both from the top and bottom. Both title and band name are embossed. There is also a non box type cover version of [r35896666], that comes with the same sleeve that was used for the German and Netherlands pressing.

Cat#: 6360 050

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971FranceFrance
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksSpaceship label
Reissue

Gravure universelle Stéréo/Mono Made In France. Text on label is printed in silver reflective ink, except "All rights of the records [...] prohibited", "stereo 33 1/3" and "vertigo". Title and album name are embossed on cover.

Cat#: 6321 003

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971ItalyItaly
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks

Similar in all other respects to [r=2324674], this version reads "S.I.A.E.-D.R." on label, whereas the former reads "D.R." ℗ 1971 Made in Italy Distribuzione Phonogram s.p.a. Released on a Vertigo ''swirl'' label with reversed colours in an embossed cover. Fully laminated cover, black inner sleeve.

Cat#: 6360 050 L

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971GermanyGermany
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks
Stereo

[Labels] Vertigo ''swirl'' label with inverted colours. The B-side label is black. The title is wrongly printed as ''Masters Of Reality'' and track A3 is not listed. Later versions like [r=1106916] do mention this track. [Cover] Embossed cover. Letters on some covers may appear more blue than purple due to manufacturing differences. [Inner sleeve] The inner sleeve is black and features the cat# in the top right corner. [Insert] Includes a large six-panel colour poster. Each panel is the size of an LP.

Cat#: 6360 050

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971South AfricaSouth Africa
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks
Stereo

Cat#: 6360 050

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksEmbossed

Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises. Embossed sleeve. On B-side label 'Masters Of Reality' is mentioned. German laminated sleeve Black Inner Sleeve (No lyrics or pictures) Printed in Germany by Carl v. d. Linnepe, Lüdenscheid

Cat#: 6360 050

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971SpainSpain
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks

First Spanish issue, laminated cover, titles in English (also in Spanish between parentheses), and same rare catalog number as the first French release.

Cat#: 63 21 003

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksEmbossed Sleeve
ReissueStereo

The matrix/runout is similar to this pressing [r380889] with slight differences However, the label is similar to these two pressings with slight differences: [r10343364] and [r6198565] Includes "The Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders" sleeve - Palm trees Burbank label - Warner Bros. Records, Inc. in label perimeter text - NO Burbank address in label perimeter text - NO Warner Communications logo in label perimeter text - NO "STEREO" at bottom of labels - Embossed cover - No barcode

Cat#: BS 2562

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971IsraelIsrael
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks

Small Vertigo ''swirl'' labels on both sides. Different labels compared to [url=https://www.discogs.com/Black-Sabbath-Master-Of-Reality/release/3976974]This Release[/url] Comes in a laminated jacket. Manufactured by Litratone - Haifa

Cat#: 6360 050

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksPitman Pressing, Embossed Cover

Embossed front cover and "The Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders" inner sleeve. Includes 4-panel fold-out poster insert. Green WB shield center labels w/ correct release title and "After Forever" as Track A2, incorrectly credited to "Ioomi-Ward-Osbourne-Butler". Song durations are shown as they appear on center labels (obviously incorrect). Catalog number "BS 2562" appears on back cover and center labels. "2562" appears on front cover only. Center label rim text: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary and Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc. Made in U.S.A. This submission is similar to [r380889] but does not have "(P) 1971" Printed on labels Text from back cover: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary & Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91505 • 44 East 50th Street, New York, New York 10022 • Made in U.S.A. © 1971 - Warner Bros. Records Inc. Mastering at Artisan Sound Recorders and pressed at the Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, N.J. This is similar to the Santa Maria plant pressing [r5259477] but this issue has a 'P' in the matrix/runout.

Cat#: BS 2562

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971GreeceGreece
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks
White LabelStereo

Laminated front.

Cat#: 6360050

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksTerre Haute Pressing, Embossed Cover

Embossed cover and 'The Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders' promotional inner sleeve. Some copies include folded color poster of band. Green WB logo center labels with correct release title, and "After Forever (Including The Elegy)" as A2, incorrectly credited to "Ioomi-Ward-Osbourne-Butler". First catalog number on front cover, second catalog number on rear cover, spine and labels. Label rim text: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary and Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc. Made in U.S.A. From rear cover: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary & Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91505 • 44 East 50th Street, New York, New York 10022 • Made in U.S.A. © 1971 - Warner Bros. Records Inc. Pressed by [l403953] as indicated by etched 'T' in runouts.

Cat#: BS 2562 · 2562

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·8 tracksSanta Maria Pressing, Embossed Cover

Embossed front cover and "The Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders" inner sleeve. Includes 4-panel fold-out poster insert. Green WB shield center labels w/ correct release title and "After Forever" as Track A2, incorrectly credited to "Ioomi-Ward-Osbourne-Butler". Song durations are shown as they appear on center labels (obviously incorrect). Catalog number "BS 2562" appears on back cover and center labels. "2562" appears on front cover only. Center label rim text: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary and Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc. Made in U.S.A. Text from back cover: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Subsidiary & Licensee of Warner Bros. Inc., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91505 • 44 East 50th Street, New York, New York 10022 • Made in U.S.A. © 1971 - Warner Bros. Records Inc. Mastering at Artisan Sound Recorders and pressing by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria are uncredited on release. These company credits derived from runout text & symbols.

Cat#: BS 2562

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971CanadaCanada
music_noteVinyl·8 tracks
Reissue

Cream lined WB shield logo labels with I code below cat#/matrix# at 9 o'clock. Label design indicates reissue after 1979. Cat # on back cover, spine & labels: BS 2562 Cat # on front cover: 2562

Cat#: 2562 · BS 2562

CD(146)

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Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Sanctuary

calendar_today1971RussiaRussia
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueRemastered

Special Russia Version. Released under exclusive license from Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. by BMG Russia. Distributed in Russia and CIS by BMG Russia. ℗ 1971 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Comes in jewel case with transparent tray and 2-page booklet. Made in Russia.

Cat#: 82876 68804 2

Barcode: 828766880427

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971CanadaCanada
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueRepress

Originally released in 1971. Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises. ℗ © 1971 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Very similar to [r8781050] but with "2652-2" and "Made in USA" below the compact disc logo on the lower portion of the disc, and different font for the copyright information and track listing on the disc. Different runout info as well.

Cat#: CD 2562

Barcode: 0 7599-27253-2 3

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Power Sound 2001

calendar_today1971CanadaCanada
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Reissue

COURTESY OF DORCHESTER HOLDING. ISSUED UNDER LICENSE TO CREATIVE SOUNDS, LTD. Title on disc (both top and left): "Masters of Reality" and that incorrect title is also represented in the matrix.

Cat#: 6004-2

Barcode: 0 16726 60042 4

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Creative Sounds

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Reissue

Courtesy Of Dorchester Holding. Issued Under License To Creative Sounds, Ltd

Cat#: 6004-2 · 449803-2

Barcode: 016726600424

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Creative Sounds

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracksAlternate Hologram Cover Art
Reissue

Courtesy of Dorchester Holding Issued under license to Creative sounds Ltd. Hologram cover. 1 page booklet Last two songs in a different order than on the original album.

Cat#: 6004

Barcode: 0 16726-6004-2 4

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Reissue

Originally released in 1971 As it has IFPI-codes, it was released after 1994

Cat#: 2562-2

Barcode: 0 7599-27253-2 3

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Club EditionReissue

A BMG Club Pressing. BMG Direct credited on Back Cover. BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. credited on CD Face.

Cat#: 2562-2

Barcode: D101863

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971GermanyGermany
music_noteCD·10 tracks
Reissue

MADE IN W.GERMANY on cd Original publishers: 1-8: Essex Music Int.Ltd.; 9: Westminster Music Ltd. 1-8 ℗1971 Interworld Communications (Record)Ltd. 9: ℗1980 Interworld Communications (Record)Ltd. ©1971 Interworld Communications (Record)Ltd. Produced by Rodger Bain for Tony Hall Enterprises except 9 recorded live by Iommi, Ward, Butler, Osbourne.

Cat#: 832707-2 · 832 707-2

Barcode: 0 42283 27072 5

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Creative Sounds, Inc.

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueStereo

Front insert is a single piece cover card Printed on back cover to the left of the barcode: "Courtesy Of Dorchester Holding. Issued Under License To Creative Sounds, Ltd" This release does not appear to have any SID codes present

Cat#: 6004-2

Barcode: 0 16726 60042 4

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Creative Sounds

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Reissue

Different disc design

Cat#: 6004

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Creative Sounds

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueStereo

"Power Sound 2001" logo printed on cover card. Courtesy Of Dorchester Holding. Issued Under License To Creative Sounds, Ltd

Cat#: 6004-2

Barcode: 0 16726 60042 4

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971CanadaCanada
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Reissue

Originally released in 1971. Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises. ℗ © 1971 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured and distributed by Warner Music Canada Ltd.

Cat#: CD 2562

Barcode: 0 7599-27253-2 3

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Sanctuary / BMG

calendar_today1971EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·8 tracksSlipcase
ReissueRemastered

The album comes in a jewel case with a clear tray, an embossed slipcase, and a 6-panel booklet including liner notes and lyrics, that opens to form a poster, just like the original vinyl edition. Originally released in 1971. Previously released as ESMCD303. Tracks 3 and 5 are instrumental. Ward/Butler/Osbourne are wrongfully credited for co-writing track 2 in the individual track credits - although among the reproduced original credits Iommi is credited alone. ℗ 1971 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Made in the E.U.

Cat#: SMRCD033

Barcode: 5050749203328

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Essential! Records / BMG Brasil

calendar_today1971BrazilBrazil
music_noteCD·8 tracksAA
ReissueRemastered

Cat#: ESM CD 303 · GAS 0000303ESM

Barcode: 5017615830323

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Sanctuary Midline

calendar_today1971EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueRemastered

℗ 1971 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Made in Malaysia. Hologram sticker on cover paper.

Cat#: SMRCD033

Barcode: 5050749203328

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueClub Edition

Originally released in 1971. This version is the first BMG club version released.

Cat#: 2562-2

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Creative Sounds Ltd.

calendar_today1971publicWorldwide
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueStereo

1 page booklet.

Cat#: 6004

Barcode: 016726600424

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Club EditionReissue

A BMG Club Pressing. BMG Direct credited on Back Cover. BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. credited on CD Face.

Cat#: 2562-2

Barcode: D101863

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Creative Sounds

calendar_today1971EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueRepress

Courtesy Of Dorchester Holding. Issued Under License To Creative Sounds, Ltd. Made in Germany is printed on the disc. 6004 is on the spines only 449803-2 is on the disc only

Cat#: 449803-2 · 6004

Barcode: 016726600424

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·8 tracksBMG DIrect
Club EditionReissue

Early Allied [ARC] Club Edition sans Mastering and Mould codes. Released in a standard jewel case, black tray, single-sided tray card, and an 8-page lyric booklet.

Cat#: 2562-2

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Castle Communications PLC

calendar_today1971United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Reissue

Published by Westminster Music Ltd: Tracks 1-8 ℗ 1976 Produced for Tony Hall Enterprises Licensed from Interworld Communications This compilation © 1986 Castle Communications PLC Track indexing errors mean that Embryo has a length of 5:00 and Children Of The Grave likewise 0:43. Different Cover same matrix https://www.discogs.com/it/release/9645545-Black-Sabbath-Master-Of-Reality?ev=item-vc

Cat#: CLACD 198

Barcode: 5 017615 619829

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Sanctuary Midline

calendar_today1971EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueRemastered

This version is approximately from 2008-2009 according to the EDC sequential number. For the repress with 53516239 in matrix, see [r=10423271]. Remastered at Whitfield Street Studios. Originally released in 1971. Previously released as ESMCD303. Tracks 3 and 5 are instrumental. Ward/Butler/Osbourne are wrongful credited for co-writing track 2 in the individual track credits - although among the reproduced original credits Iommi is credited alone. ℗ 1971 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. Made in the E.U.

Cat#: SMRCD033

Barcode: 5050749203328

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Sanctuary / Sanctuary Midline

calendar_today1971EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·8 tracks
ReissueRemastered

Released in a regular jewel case with clear tray and a 12-page booklet that folds open into a poster. The Sanctuary logo is printed on back inlay. The Sanctuary Midline logo is printed on disc. ℗ 1971 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company Made in the E.U. Track 1, 3, 7 & 8: Westminster Music Ltd. Track 2 & 4 to 6: Onward Music Ltd. Ward/Butler/Osbourne are wrongful credited for co-writing track 2 in the individual track credits - although in the original credits (last page of booklet) Iommi is credited alone. Tracks 3 and 5 are instrumental.

Cat#: SMRCD033

Barcode: 5050749203328

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Sanctuary / Universal UMC / Vertigo

calendar_today1971EuropeEurope
music_note2×CD + All Media·19 tracksDigipak
All MediaReissueDeluxe EditionRemastered

Original Master Of Reality album released on Vertigo Records (6360 050) 21st July 1971 All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except After Forever, Children Of The Grave, Orchid & Lord Of This World published by Onward Music Ltd. Record One, all tracks ℗ 1971. Record Two, all tracks ℗ 2009 This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. A division of Universal Music Group International. All rights reserved. Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music group international B.V. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited. Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. 364 - 366 High Street Kensington, London W14 8NS, UK

Cat#: 2701106

Barcode: 6 02527 01106 6

Tape(140)

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CSL

calendar_today1971NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

similar to other dutch version but this has bigger time window with different number type grey shell shell with grid

Cat#: CSL NEMS 3208 · NEMS 3208

Barcode: 0-16726-3208-4-1

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CSL

calendar_today1971NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

Cat#: CSL NEMS 3208 · NEMS 3208

Barcode: 0-16726-3208-4-1

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteCassette·8 tracks

Made in Holland Ⓟ 1971

Cat#: 7138 033

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_note8-Track Cartridge·9 tracks
8-Track CartridgeReissue

Released after 1974 as it has a Warner Communications logo

Cat#: WB M8 2562

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

Cat#: CWX-2562

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_note8-Track Cartridge·10 tracks
8-Track Cartridge

Cat#: M8 2562

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·8 tracks

Cat#: M52562, C113365

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·8 tracksPaper Labels

The original US cassette release. Warner Bros. later switched to packaging their cassettes in open-ended, hard plastic slipcases. Mfd. in Elk Grove Village, Ill, U.S.A. by Ampex Stereo Tapes.

Cat#: M 52562

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NEMS

calendar_today1971
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

This is basically the same as the Netherlands and other release (same catalog number and barcode), but the cassette face and spines are different, and says Courtesy of Dorchester Holding. Issued under license to Creative Sounds, LTD.

Cat#: CSL NEMS 3208

Barcode: 0 16726-3208-4 1

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_note8-Track Cartridge·9 tracks
8-Track CartridgeReissue

Made in U.S.A. ©1971 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Released after 1974 as it has the Warner Communications logo

Cat#: WB M8 2562

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NEMS

calendar_today1971
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

Cassette variation: Screws in the cassette. This is basically the same as the Netherlands release (same catalog number), but the cassette faces are completely different.

Cat#: CSL NEMS 3208

Barcode: 0 16726-3208-4 1

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NEMS

calendar_today1971IrelandIreland
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Stereo

Irish release without a cicrular indent inside of a rectangle on the bottom part Side 1 - [r27961800] Irish release with a circular indent inside of a rectangle on the bottom part of Side 1 - THIS

Cat#: NEC 6004

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NEMS

calendar_today1971GermanyGermany
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

Cat#: INT 435.603

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Warner Bros. Records / Reprise Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_note8-Track Cartridge·9 tracks
8-Track Cartridge

Similar to [r=10667827] but with expanded track title: D1 "After Forever (Including the The Elegy)".

Cat#: M 82562

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971ItalyItaly
music_noteCassette·8 tracks

1st Italy cassette release. Made in Italy. Printed in Italy.

Cat#: 7138 033

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

Released after 1974 as it has the Warner Communications logo

Cat#: M5 2562 · WB M5 2562

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Club EditionReissue

Single panel J-card, white shell tape. No barcode. Has Warner Communications logo so it's released after 1974.

Cat#: M5 2562

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_note8-Track Cartridge·9 tracks
8-Track CartridgeClub Edition

RCA Club edition in riveted cartridge shell. Track title D1 appears as: After Forever (Including the The Elegy) 2562 appears on front cover artwork

Cat#: M 82562

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Fermata

calendar_today1971BrazilBrazil
music_noteCassette·8 tracks

Cat#: 730.1085

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Vertigo

calendar_today1971GermanyGermany
music_noteCassette·8 tracks

A: 7138 033.1 B: 7138 033.2 Made in Germany. Printed in Germany. French [r=1344262] & UK [r=5341846] cassette versions have the same catalog number as this release.

Cat#: 7138 033

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

Single panel J-card, white shell tape, angled border corners. "MADE IN USA" side 1 top/center. Timing strip 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks. Bearing the Warner Communications logo this pressing was released after 1974.

Cat#: M5 2562

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NEMS

calendar_today1971
music_noteCassette·8 tracks
Reissue

Single panel J-card, white shell tape. "© ℗ Printed in USA, Manufactured in Canada" on back flap below barcode.

Cat#: CSL NEMS 3208

Barcode: 0 16726-3208-4 1

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Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1971United StatesUnited States
music_note8-Track Cartridge·9 tracksWhite
8-Track CartridgeClub EditionStereo

"2562" appears on the front.

Cat#: 93896 · M 82562

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Castle Communications (Australasia) Limited

calendar_today1971AustraliaAustralia
music_noteCassette·8 tracks

This compilation (p) and (c) Castle Communications Australasia Licensed from Interworld Communications

Cat#: PAMC 003

Barcode: 5 017615 619829

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Sanctuary / Universal UMC / Vertigo

calendar_today1971EuropeEurope
music_note2×CD + All Media·19 tracksDigipak
All MediaReissueDeluxe EditionRemastered

Original Master Of Reality album released on Vertigo Records (6360 050) 21st July 1971 All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except After Forever, Children Of The Grave, Orchid & Lord Of This World published by Onward Music Ltd. Record One, all tracks ℗ 1971. Record Two, all tracks ℗ 2009 This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. A division of Universal Music Group International. All rights reserved. Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music group international B.V. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited. Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. 364 - 366 High Street Kensington, London W14 8NS, UK

Cat#: 2701106

Barcode: 6 02527 01106 6

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Sanctuary / BMG

calendar_today1971EuropeEurope
music_note2×CD + All Media·19 tracksDigipak
All MediaReissueRemasteredDeluxe EditionStereo

Reissue of the Deluxe Expanded Edition from 2009 ([r1846791]). Released between 2014 and 2018. Previous versions of this release were released by Sanctuary and Universal UMC and prominently featured the Vertigo logo on both the front cover art and CD 1. This version was released by Sanctuary and BMG and does not feature the Vertigo logo on the front cover or any of the discs. Made in the EU Original Master Of Reality album released on Vertigo Records (6360 050) 21st July 1971

Cat#: 2701106

Barcode: 602527011066

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Sanctuary / Universal UMC / Vertigo

calendar_today2009ThailandThailand
music_note2×CD + All Media·19 tracksDigipak
All MediaDeluxe EditionReissueRemastered

Original Master Of Reality album released on Vertigo Records (6360 050) 21st July 1971 All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except After Forever, Children Of The Grave, Orchid & Lord Of This World published by Onward Music Ltd. Record One, all tracks ℗ 1971. Record Two, all tracks ℗ 2009 This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. A division of Universal Music Group International. All rights reserved. Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music group international B.V. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited. Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. 364 - 366 High Street Kensington, London W14 8NS, UK BIEM/SABM Manufactured and Printed in Thailand

Cat#: 2701106

Barcode: 6 02527 01106 6

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Sanctuary / Universal UMC / Vertigo

calendar_todayJun 29, 2009EuropeEurope
music_note2×CD + All Media·19 tracksDigipak
All MediaReissueDeluxe EditionRemastered

Original Master Of Reality album released on Vertigo Records (6360 050) 21st July 1971 All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except After Forever, Children Of The Grave, Orchid & Lord Of This World published by Onward Music Ltd. Record One, all tracks ℗ 1971. Record Two, all tracks ℗ 2009 This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. A division of Universal Music Group International. All rights reserved. Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music group international B.V. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited. Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. 364 - 366 High Street Kensington, London W14 8NS, UK

Cat#: 2701106

Barcode: 6 02527 01106 6

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Vertigo / Sanctuary / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJun 29, 2009EuropeEurope
music_note2×Vinyl + All Media·19 tracksGatefold
All MediaReissueRemastered

Original [r=590773] released on Vertigo Records (6360 050) 21st July 1971. All tracks published by Westminster Music Ltd., except After Forever, Children Of The Grave, Orchid & Lord Of This World published by Onward Music Ltd. Record One, all tracks ℗ 1971. Record Two, all tracks ℗ 2009 This Compilation ℗ 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. © 2009 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. A division of Universal Music Group International. All rights reserved. Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music group international B.V. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited. Made in EU.

Cat#: 2701103 · 6360 050

Barcode: 602527011035

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Sanctuary

calendar_todayAug 26, 2009JapanJapan
music_note2×CD + All Media·19 tracksPaper Sleeve / SHM-CD
All MediaReissueDeluxe EditionNumberedRemastered

Comes in a CD sized mini LP replica, with obi-strip and various inserts/extras (including one additional paper sleeve with obi-strip, see scans).

Cat#: UICY-94183/4

Barcode: 4 988005 569776

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Warner Bros. Records / Rhino Records

calendar_todayJan 22, 2016United StatesUnited States
music_noteAll Media + 2×CD·19 tracksTrifold
All MediaDeluxe EditionReissueRemastered

This Compilation ℗ & © 2016 Warner Bros. Records, Inc. a Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505-4614. Printed in U.S.A. www.rhino.com From sticker on front: Black Sabbath THE END IS NEAR! Deluxe 2CD Includes 2012 Studio Album Remaster features the classics "Into The Void" & "Children Of The Grave" plus an ENTIRE DISC of bonus material R2-552926

Cat#: R2 552926

Barcode: 081227949136

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BMG / Vertigo

calendar_todayNov 7, 2025publicWorldwide
music_note2×CD + All Media·19 tracksTri-Fold Digisleeve
All MediaReissueRemasteredDeluxe EditionStereo

Issued in a tri-fold digisleeve. Made in Germany. Global edition for territories beyond North America

Cat#: 964186992

Barcode: 4 099964 186994