Album Overview

Released in 1971, Master of Reality helped define the heavy, down-tuned guitar sound that would influence generations of metal and stoner rock musicians. Tony Iommi’s thick riffs anchor tracks such as “Sweet Leaf,” “Children of the Grave,” and “Into the Void,” while the album balances crushing heaviness with acoustic passages and atmospheric moments. Geezer Butler’s bass, Bill Ward’s drums, and Ozzy Osbourne’s vocals give the record its unmistakable character. This Japanese Vertigo LP is catalogued as SFX-7400 and is listed with an OBI; please check the photos for the exact pressing.