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Black Sabbath – Mob Rules
1981 · US · Warner Bros. Records · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 4, 2026
- MMint
- $77.10
- NMNear Mint
- $68.99
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $52.76
- VGVery Good
- $36.52
- G+Good Plus
- $20.29
- GGood
- $12.17
- FFair
- $8.12
- PPoor
- $4.06
33 copies listed on Discogs from $15.84.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- BSK-1-3605-S1 + SLM+ + △976 TOWNHOUSE LONDON B-16242-S1BSK-1-3605-S2 + SLM+ △976 TOWNHOUSE LONDON B-16242-S2BSK-1-3605-S1 + SLM+ △976 TOWNHOUSE LONDON B-16242-S1
- Runout — side B
- BSK-2-3605-S3 + SLM+ △976-X TOWNHOUSE LONDON B-16243-S3BSK-2-3605-S1 B-16243S1 TOWNHOUS LONDON + SLM+ △976-XBSK-2-3605-S1 B-16243-S1 TOWNHOUSE LONDON + SLM+ △976-X
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 075992360517
- Barcode (Printed)
- 0 7599-23605-1
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Record Company
- Warner Communications
- Mastered At
- Sheffield Lab Matrix
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Town House
- Pressed By
- Allied Record Company
Specifications
- Artist
- Black Sabbath
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Heavy Metal
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Catalog number
- BSK 3605
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 075992360517
Tracklist
- A1Turn Up The Night3:40
- A2Voodoo4:32
- A3The Sign Of The Southern Cross7:46
- A4E51502:54
- A5The Mob Rules3:14
- B1Country Girl4:02
- B2Slipping Away3:45
- B3Falling Off The Edge Of The World5:02
- B4Over And Over5:28
- Producer [Produced By], Engineer [Engineered By]
- Martin Birch
- Engineer [First Assistant Engineer]
- Eddie DeLena
- Engineer [Second Assistant Engineer]
- Angelo Arcuri
- Written-By, Arranged By
- Geezer Butler
- Written-By, Arranged By
- Ronnie James Dio
- Written-By, Arranged By
- Tony Iommi
About this record
The runout matrix on this 1981 Warner Bros. pressing reads BSK-3605-S1 or BSK-3605-S3 with the Townhouse London plant code △976, marking it as an Allied Record Company pressing rather than later reissues. Demand significantly outpaces supply: 877 collectors want this title against 5607 who own it, yet only 33 copies trade below the guide floor of 15.84 USD.
The price spread from Mint at 77.10 USD down to Poor at 4.06 USD reflects how heavily condition drives value on this original 1981 US release.
What drives its value
This 1981 Warner Bros. pressing commands 77.10 USD in Mint condition, 68.99 USD in Near Mint, and 52.76 USD in VG+, according to the price guide. The market floor sits at 15.84 USD with 33 copies listed for sale.
The gap between Mint and VG grades—from 77.10 USD to 36.52 USD—illustrates why collectors prioritize condition on original pressings. The want-to-have ratio of 877 to 5607 shows steady collector interest without scarcity panic.
A 2021 Rhino reissue (catalogue R1 599497) exists, but the original 1981 Allied Record Company pressing retains premium value because it preserves the first commercial release. The catalogue number BSK 3605 and the Townhouse London matrix code △976 confirm authenticity and pressing plant provenance.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number BSK 3605 on the spine and label. The dead-wax runout will read BSK-1-3605-S1, BSK-2-3605-S3, or BSK-2-3605-S1 paired with the Allied Record Company plant code △976 and Townhouse London attribution.
The barcode is present. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (77.10 USD) shows no visible wear; Near Mint (68.99 USD) permits light dust only; VG+ (52.76 USD) allows light surface marks audible only on quiet passages; VG (36.52 USD) shows visible groove wear and light crackle.
The 9-track album layout and Warner Bros. copyright notice (© & ℗ 1981 Warner Bros. Records Inc.) appear on the label. Made In U.S.A. is printed on the sleeve.
The matrix variants reflect multiple stamper cuts during the original 1981 run.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
All songs published by TRO-Essex Music International, Inc. - ASCAP / Muggins Music Inc. - BMI
Warner Bros. Records Inc., a subsidiary and licensee of Warner Bros. Inc., a Warner Communications company. © & ℗ 1981 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1981 Elektra/Asylum Records. Made In U.S.A.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1981 pressing from the 2021 Rhino reissue?
Check the catalogue number on the spine: this original is BSK 3605 on Warner Bros. Records. The 2021 reissue carries catalogue R1 599497 on Rhino Records (2). Examine the dead-wax runout: the 1981 pressing shows △976 Townhouse London and Allied Record Company plant codes; reissues will differ. The label design and copyright year (1981 vs. 2021) also distinguish them.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 52.76 USD. This represents vinyl with light surface marks that may produce crackle on quiet passages but does not affect playback of louder sections. This estimate reflects market data as of the guide date and assumes the original 1981 pressing with correct matrix and catalogue number.
Why is the price spread so wide between Mint and VG?
Mint copies at 77.10 USD show zero wear, while VG copies at 36.52 USD display visible groove damage and audible surface noise. Collectors of heavy metal pressings from 1981 often play their records, so truly unplayed Mint examples are scarce. The 52.76 USD VG+ tier bridges this gap, representing the sweet spot for played but well-maintained copies.
How many copies are currently for sale?
The market snapshot shows 33 copies listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 15.84 USD. This indicates moderate availability; the original 1981 pressing is not rare, but the want count of 877 against a have count of 5607 suggests steady collector demand.
What do the matrix codes tell me about this pressing?
The runout reads BSK-1-3605-S1 or BSK-2-3605-S3 with △976 Townhouse London and Allied Record Company attribution. These codes confirm the vinyl was cut and pressed in the US during the 1981 original release. Multiple stamper variants (S1, S2, S3) exist from that run, all legitimate first pressings. The barcode is present on this release.