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Black Sabbath – Mob Rules
1981 · France · Vertigo · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 4, 2026
- MMint
- $55.24
- NMNear Mint
- $49.42
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $37.79
- VGVery Good
- $26.17
- G+Good Plus
- $14.54
- GGood
- $8.72
- FFair
- $5.81
- PPoor
- $2.91
22 copies listed on Discogs from $24.
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.
Offers · 1
- €55ref VA-A2N7VMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 6302 119 1015 6302119 1 380 POLYGRAM B 9
- Runout — side B
- 6302 119 2015 6302119 2 380 POLYGRAM A 3
- Rights society
- SACD SACEM SGDL SDRM
- Price Code
- PG 223
- Made By
- PolyGram
- Pressed By
- Polygram Industries Messageries
- Printed By
- Polygram Industries Messageries
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Lacquer Cut At
- Polygram Industries Messageries
Specifications
- Artist
- Black Sabbath
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Vertigo
- Catalog number
- 6302 119
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Turn Up The Night3:39
- A2Voodoo4:31
- A3The Sign Of The Southern Cross7:45
- A4E5 - 1502:55
- A5The Mob Rules3:13
- B1Country Girl4:01
- B2Slipping Away3:42
- B3Falling Off The Edge Of The World5:02
- B4Over And Over5:27
- Producer, Engineer
- Martin Birch
- Engineer [First Assistant]
- Eddie DeLena
- Engineer [Second Assistant]
- 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 PolyGram pressing plant in France stamped this 1981 Mob Rules with the runout matrix 015 6302119 1 380 POLYGRAM B 9 on side one and 015 6302119 2 380 POLYGRAM A 3 on side two—a distinctly different manufacturing source from the original US Warner Bros. release. Demand among collectors remains steady: 292 want this pressing against 925 who own one, with 22 copies currently listed for sale at prices ranging from the lowest ask of 24 USD up to Mint estimates of 55.24 USD.
What drives its value
The French Vertigo pressing commands a price spread shaped by condition: a Mint copy fetches 55.24 USD, while NM drops to 49.42 USD, VG+ settles at 37.79 USD, and VG copies trade around 26.17 USD. The lowest current asking price sits at 24 USD across 22 active listings, suggesting soft demand relative to the 925 collectors who hold this variant.
As a non-original pressing—the 1981 US Warner Bros. BSK 3605 holds priority in the market hierarchy—the French Vertigo edition trades on condition and the PolyGram plant's reputation for pressing quality. The want-to-have ratio of 292 to 925 indicates moderate collector interest, typical for secondary-market pressings of this era.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Vertigo catalogue number 6302 119 on the sleeve and label. The dead-wax runout strings are the verification key: side one reads 015 6302119 1 380 POLYGRAM B 9, and side two reads 015 6302119 2 380 POLYGRAM A 3, both identifying PolyGram Industries Messageries as the pressing plant.
The back cover states Made in France and credits Phonogram Ltd. (1981) as the copyright holder. The release notes confirm it was pressed and printed in France.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the sleeve for foxing or seam splits; the Polygram pressings of this era are known for consistent vinyl quality but often show surface wear from storage. Check that all nine tracks play without skips and that the center label is clean and legible.
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Release notes
Recorded at the record Plant, L.A. Back cover infos: 6302 119 PG 223 (p)1981 Phonogram Ltd. c'est une publication phonogram
℗ 1981 Phonogram International (on Labels) ℗ 1981 Phonogram Ltd. (on back cover) Made in France (Pressed and Printed in France, as well)
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does the French Vertigo pressing compare to the original 1981 US Warner Bros. release?
The French pressing was manufactured by PolyGram Industries Messageries and distributed by Vertigo (catalogue 6302 119), while the original US issue came from Warner Bros. Records (BSK 3605). Both were released in 1981, but the French variant is a licensed pressing for the European market. In collector hierarchy, the US original typically commands higher value; the French pressing is considered a secondary variant. The PolyGram plant pressings are generally regarded as sonically competent but lack the cachet of the first pressing.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 37.79 USD. This represents a mid-range valuation; Mint copies reach 55.24 USD, while VG copies drop to 26.17 USD. The VG+ grade assumes light surface marks visible only under direct light, with no audible defects. Note that this is a guide estimate; actual sales may vary based on sleeve condition and local market demand.
Is there a barcode on this pressing?
No, this French Vertigo pressing has no barcode. The back cover lists only the catalogue number 6302 119 and the Phonogram copyright notice. Barcodes were not standard on European pressings of this era, particularly for Vertigo releases distributed through Phonogram.
How many copies are currently available, and what is the lowest asking price?
As of the latest market snapshot, 22 copies are listed for sale. The lowest asking price is 24 USD, which sits below the VG price guide estimate of 26.17 USD, suggesting either a heavily played copy or a motivated seller. Most active listings cluster in the VG to VG+ range.
What do the runout matrix strings tell me about this pressing?
The runout strings 015 6302119 1 380 POLYGRAM B 9 (side one) and 015 6302119 2 380 POLYGRAM A 3 (side two) are the fingerprints of the PolyGram pressing plant. The 380 code identifies the French facility, and the POLYGRAM prefix confirms the manufacturer. These strings are stamped into the dead wax during pressing and do not wear; they remain legible even on heavily played copies and are the definitive way to confirm you own the French Vertigo variant rather than a different 1981 pressing.