Black Sabbath - Master of Reality - Deluxe 2 LP set w/ rare tracks

Artist: Black Sabbath |  Label: Warner  |  Format: 2xLP |  Genre: Rock | LP Condition: Mint | Jacket Condition: Sealed

While other front-runners of hard rock/metal like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple began dabbling in other musical forms (folk and string symphonies, respectively), Black Sabbath stuck close to its original direction and was rewarded with several of the most enduring rock releases of all time. Coming off the worldwide breakthrough of the band's 1971's landmark, PARANOID, MASTER OF REALITY (released the same year) proved to be Sabbath's third classic in a row. Like all Sabbath albums of the era, not a second of filler is present--even the lesser-known material is superb.
The album's opening track, "Sweet Leaf," a salute to one of the band's favorite smokeable substances, contains one of metal's heaviest guitar riffs, courtesy of Tony Iommi. Another eternal band favorite is the grim, post-nuclear war tale "Children of the Grave." Vocalist Ozzy Osbourne is in fine voice on "After Forever" and "Lord of this World," while the more tranquil "Solitude" and the instrumental Iommi compositions "Embryo" and "Orchid" offer a bit of variety. Though not quite as influential as PARANOID, MASTER OF REALITY remains one of heavy metal's founding gems.
This Deluxe edition of the group's third album, Master of Reality, arrived in 1971 and introduced fans to essential Sabbath tracks. This 2-LP deluxe edition builds on that legendary album with versions of "Children Of The Grave" and "Sweet Leaf" that have different lyrics. There is also an instrumental version of "After Forever" and an outtake for "Solitude" that features an alternative guitar tuning.

includes; 

     Disc 1 - sides 1&2 - the original album
Sweet Leaf
After Forever
Embryo
Children of the Grave
Orchid
Lord of This World
Solitude
Into the Void
     Disc 2 - sides 3&4 studio rarities
Weevil Woman '71
Sweet Leaf (alternate lyrics) 
After Forever (Instrumental) 
Children of the Grave (alternate lyrics) 
Children of the Grave (instrumental) 
Orchid (w/ Tony Count-in) 
Lord of this World (intro w/ alternate tuning) 
Spanish Sid (Into the Void) 

NEW SEALED 180g 2 LP set w/ gatefold 
(this deluxe version does not quite match the pic, in that the Warner logo and number are NOT in the upper Left of the front jacket.