Master of Reality

Master of Reality is the third studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in August 1971 by Vertigo Records. It is regarded by some critics as the foundation of doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. Produced by Rodger Bain, who also produced the band's prior two albums, Master of Reality was recorded at Island Studios in London from February to April 1971. Guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler downtuned their instruments during the production, achieving what Iommi called a "bigger, heavier sound".

Not to be confused with Masters of Reality or Masters of Reality (album).

Master of Reality
Studio album by
Black Sabbath
ReleasedAugust 1971
Recorded7–15 February 1971
6–13 April 1971
StudioIsland (London)
GenreHeavy metal
Length34:29
LabelVertigo
ProducerRodger Bain
Black Sabbath chronology
Paranoid
(1970)		 Master of Reality
(1971)		 Vol. 4
(1972)
Singles from Master of Reality
  1. "Children of the Grave"
    Released: August 1971

Master of Reality peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart and number eight on the US Billboard 200. Though negatively received by critics on release, the album is now considered one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after having sold over two million copies in the US.

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