Black Sabbath – Master Of Reality

just got this. its confirmed the QRP pressing from 2016. outside of 4 repeating clicks at the very end of "Children Of The Grave" , its as perfect of a pressing that you will ever get. i really bought this only for the 2nd disc of unreleased outtakes, but i figured i'd at least listen to the remastered version of the original LP. but before i get to that, heres what im comparing this remaster to-
https://discogs.programascracks.com/release/9348509-Black-Sabbath-Master-Of-Reality

normally, i avoid remixes and remasters at all costs. they tend to be revisionist crap from a perspective that happens to be many decades removed from the original vision, as executed by people that had no input in the original recording process in the first place.

that being said, this 2016 remaster is really well done. it does sound great. but the over all low end has been kinda blown out, giving it a bit of a wooley, almost bloated, mushy, and overwhelming low-end sound. in that sense, it doesnt have as much punch or power as the earlier/original pressings i have. it will, however, float your speakers and quite possibly knock the foundation of your house all out of wack. my preference is the original US pressing with the Artisan Sound stamp as its the most natural, uncompressed, and open sounding version ive ever heard. the later US pressing from 1979 is a lot louder cut than this 2016 remaster and is quite a bit more abrasive than any other version ive heard. the German pressing is the best of both worlds as its a louder cut, but not at all harsh and retains most of the natural sound of the original US pressing.

that being said, i do find this 2016 remaster to sound really good. even though im a fan of massive amounts of depth and low end bombast in my music, theres something that just doesnt sound very 'natural' about the added low end to this remaster. maybe im just so used to hearing the original mixes for the last 40+ years that i need some time to adjust to it. but, then again, its just a slightly new take on one of my favorite Sabbath LPs, it does sound good, its just a bit different sounding to what im used to. best of all, you can get it for a price thats comparable to a clean vintage pressing, with an entire LPs worth of outtakes thrown in for good measure. i give it 4.75/5 stars.

Is this release all-analog?
At least the main album, if not the bonus tracks?

Just a word of warning. Do not buy this album for C.C Music, you will waste your time. They are misrepresenting a newer press as this one. Same for many other Sabbath releases and items sold by them. Discogs and the C.C.Music were notified of their behavior months ago. At this point it seems deliberate.

If you are seeking this specific press, do you self a favor and confirm with the seller before shipping.

Guys, I got a common 2015 vertigo reissue version and hands down, 100% tested, this version is a very noticeable improvement. Very happy to have one of my favorite records ever sound better. This version is not expensive, comparing to some OG versions, so if you're looking for an audio quality improvement over other common reprint, this is it

One of the better sounding records in my collection. Definitely recommend it.

Be advised there is a newer and different version of this record (https://discogs.programascracks.com/release/22941032-Black-Sabbath-Master-Of-Reality) currently being sold here as though it's the original. Different labels and logos on the sleeve (none on the front). It doesn't sound bad, just not the same pressing.

Completely agree with all the others raving about this pressing. Lots of punch and warmth with this one. I’ll be selling all my other copies!

This pressing is phat, clean, and packed with power! So glad I got this. Saves me the money to look for the older pressings. This is just perfect!

Don't pay flipper prices this is still in stock at acoustic sounds

does anyone know if they will release these extended editions of the the other sabbath albums? I’m a big fan of the bonus stuff