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Master of Reality is the third album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in July 1971. It is sometimes noted as the first stoner rock album[1]. Master of Reality was certified double platinum after having sold over 2 million copies.

For the recording of this album, guitarist Tony Iommi, who had injured his fingers in a factory accident years earlier[2], decided to de-tune his guitar down three semi-tones (or one and a half steps to C-sharp). This reduced string tension, thus making the guitar easier for him to play. Geezer Butler also de-tuned his bass guitar to match Iommi. The result was a noticeably "darker" or "sludgier" sound.









Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality (1971)2010-LP-180gr-24-96)


1. Sweet Leaf  
2. After Forever  
3. Embryo  
4. Children Of The Grave  
5. Orchid  
6. Lord Of This World  
7. Solitude  
8. Into The Void  





Vinyl (March 23, 2010) 
Number of Discs: 1 
Label: Rhino Records 
ASIN: B0031Y4A94