MASTER - On the Seventh Day God Created MASTER - 12" Picture Disc vinyl

- Rare 1991 death metal picture disc with brutal riffs iconic production and collector appeal

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"Master - On the Seventh Day God Created Master" unfolds in visual and auditory splendor on this 12" picture disc vinyl. Released in 1991, this album by the American Death Metal powerhouse Master, produced by Scott Burns, is immortalized in a unique format. The intricate visuals on the picture disc complement the sonic intensity, providing fans with a captivating collector's item that encapsulates the band's relentless energy and impact on the death metal landscape.

Master - On the Seventh Day God Created... Master: A Death Metal Milestone on Picture Disc Vinyl Album Description:

Released in 1991 on 12" picture disc vinyl, "On the Seventh Day God Created... Master" solidified the band's position as a leading force in the death metal scene. This album marked a significant step in their musical evolution, showcasing a more refined sound while retaining their signature brutality.

Historical Context and Musical Exploration

Following their self-titled debut, Master's second album emerged amidst the thriving global death metal movement of the early 1990s. The genre was experiencing a wave of creativity and experimentation, and "On the Seventh Day..." reflected this with its diverse songwriting and expanded sonic palette. The album showcases the band's continued musical exploration, pushing the boundaries of death metal while incorporating elements of thrash and punk.

Music Genre and Controversies

"On the Seventh Day..." remains firmly rooted in the death metal genre, characterized by its aggressive riffs, guttural vocals, and relentless drumming. However, the album also incorporates elements of thrash metal and punk, showcasing a wider range of influences and a more dynamic sound.

Production Team and Recording Studio

The album was once again produced by Scott Burns, who had established himself as a leading figure in the death metal scene. The recording sessions took place at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, a studio synonymous with the early death metal sound. The album's production, while maintaining the raw energy of the genre, features a more refined and polished sound compared to its predecessor.

Production & Recording Information:

Music Genre:

Death Metal

Collector Notes / Liner Notes
  • Rare 12" Picture Disc
Label & Catalognr:

Nuclear Blast

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo Picture Disc Gramophone Record
Album weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1991

Producers:
  • Scott Burns – Producer
Scott Burns is a legendary music producer and sound engineer renowned for shaping the sound of death metal in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Working from Morrisound Recording in Tampa, he defined the sonic identity of bands like Death, Obituary, and Sepultura. His influence on metal production remains unmatched. Discover his full legacy.

Band Members / Musicians:

Band Line-up:
  • Paul Speckmann – Bass, Vocals
  • Paul Masvidal – Guitars
  • Aaron Nickeas – Drums
  • John Tardy – Guest Vocals on "Latitudinarian" and "Submerged in Sin"
  • John Ortega – Lead Guitar on "Whose Left to Decide"

Complete Track-listing:

Tracks:
  1. What Kind of God – 3:57
  2. Latitudinarian – 3:21
  3. Heathen – 4:48
  4. Used – 3:38
  5. Demon – 2:52
Video: Master - Heathen
 
  1. Constant Quarrel – 3:12
  2. Judgement of Will – 2:54
  3. America the Pitiful – 2:51
  4. Whose Left to Decide – 4:14
  5. Submerged in Sin – 4:09
Video: Master - Submerged In Sin
Album Front Cover Photo
Album Front Cover Photo
Picture disc vinyl record of the band Master, showing the album 'On the Seventh Day God Created... Master'. The disc is illustrated with a dramatic painting: two mirrored faces of an elderly man with piercing eyes and heavy brows dominate the left and right sides. Between them, rays of golden and orange light burst from a bright center, evoking a cosmic or divine creation scene. Above, the band's jagged red and white logo 'MASTER' is prominently displayed. At the bottom, in red and green text, the title reads 'On The Seventh Day God Created... Master'.

This striking picture disc presents the death metal band Master and their album On the Seventh Day God Created... Master. The record surface is vividly printed with artwork rather than a traditional plain label.

The central imagery depicts two symmetrical, stern male faces with furrowed brows, white eyebrows and beards, gazing intensely toward the center. Between their faces radiates a blinding golden light that spreads outward in beams, giving a sense of cosmic power and divine revelation.

At the top, the jagged, blood-red band logo MASTER slashes across the dark starry background. Near the bottom, the album title appears in bold serif letters, where 'On The Seventh Day' is written in red, and 'God Created... Master' alternates between green and red, further enhancing the dramatic impact of the design.

Collector Notes
  • 1 - Issued as a limited edition picture disc with full-color album artwork printed directly on the vinyl surface.
  • 2 - Released by Nuclear Blast Records in 1991, during the label’s early years of promoting extreme metal.
  • 3 - Catalog number for this edition is Nuclear Blast – NB 042, identifying it as part of the label’s early catalog sequence.
  • 4 - The record features the mirrored face artwork and cosmic light imagery, a design element unique to this pressing.
  • 5 - German pressing, with manufacturing and distribution handled in Germany, typical for Nuclear Blast releases of the era.
  • 6 - Rights society printed on related label editions is GEMA, denoting German licensing and copyright registration.
  • 7 - Unlike standard black vinyl pressings, this picture disc does not include a traditional center label; all information is incorporated into the artwork.
Album Back Cover Photo
Picture disc vinyl of Master’s album 'On the Seventh Day God Created... Master', showing the back design. The record features a cosmic starfield background with track listing text printed in red serif letters. Side 1 includes five songs, Side 2 lists another five. Additional credits note guest musicians John Tardy from Obituary and Paul Masvidal from Cynic/Death. The Nuclear Blast Records logo appears at the lower right in orange. Catalog number NB 054 PD is printed at the top right.

This image shows the reverse side of the picture disc vinyl for Master’s 1991 album On the Seventh Day God Created... Master. The design replaces a standard label with a full-disc cosmic background of dark space dotted with countless stars, creating a deep and immersive celestial effect.

Printed in bold red serif text are the track listings: Side 1 with five titles including “What Kind of God” and “Demon,” and Side 2 with another five, such as “America the Pitiful” and “Submerged in Sin.” Credits note guest contributions: John Tardy of Obituary providing backing vocals, and Paul Masvidal of Cynic/Death appearing courtesy of his bands.

Near the lower right edge, the orange Nuclear Blast Records logo provides label identity. At the upper right, the catalog number NB 054 PD is visible, identifying this pressing as a picture disc edition. The overall design merges functional details with a cosmic, otherworldly aesthetic, emblematic of the era’s extreme metal presentation.

Collector Notes
  • 1 - This edition is a limited release picture disc with artwork covering both sides instead of a standard paper label.
  • 2 - The catalog number NB 054 PD is printed on the disc itself, confirming its identity as the picture disc pressing.
  • 3 - Label issued by Nuclear Blast Records in 1991, one of the label’s earliest ventures into death metal picture discs.
  • 4 - Back side features the complete track listing printed in red serif text over a starfield background.
  • 5 - Guest musician credits highlight John Tardy of Obituary and Paul Masvidal of Cynic/Death, both noted within the artwork.
  • 6 - Lower right section includes the orange Nuclear Blast logo, an identifying visual marker unique to this edition.
  • 7 - Manufactured in Germany, this pressing was distributed primarily in Europe, typical of Nuclear Blast releases at the time.
  • 8 - Unlike regular vinyl releases, this picture disc incorporates all legal text, credits, and logos directly into the artwork design.