BLACK SABBATH · Mob Rules (Deluxe Edition) | 2CD

2CD Deluxe Edition in jewelcase packaging.

Background information about 'Mob Rules (Deluxe Edition)'

Black Sabbath's "Mob Rules" stands as one of the most compelling chapters in the band's legendary catalog, showcasing the Birmingham legends at a creative peak during the Dio era. Originally released in 1981, this album captures the perfect storm of Ronnie James Dio's soaring vocals, Tony Iommi's crushing riffs, and the rhythm section's thunderous foundation. The title track "The Mob Rules" became an instant classic, while epic compositions like "The Sign of the Southern Cross" and "Falling Off the Edge of the World" demonstrate the band's ability to craft both heavy anthems and atmospheric journeys that push the boundaries of what metal could be.

This deluxe edition provides the complete picture of Black Sabbath during this pivotal period, featuring the original studio album alongside a full live performance that showcases the band's incredible stage presence. The live disc captures the raw energy and power that made Black Sabbath the godfathers of heavy metal, with extended versions of classics like "Heaven and Hell", "Iron Man", and "War Pigs" that remind us why their live performances were the stuff of legend. The production quality allows every crushing chord and Dio's operatic vocals to shine through with crystal clarity.

For fans of: Dio, Rainbow, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Deep Purple.

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Turn Up The Night
2. Voodoo
3. The Sign Of The Southern Cross
4. E5150
5. The Mob Rules
6. Country Girl
7. Slipping Away
8. Falling Off The Edge Of The World
9. Over And Over
10. Die Young
11. The Mob Rules

CD 2:

1. E5150
2. Neon Knights
3. N.I.B.
4. Children Of The Sea
5. Country Girl
6. Black Sabbath
7. War Pigs
8. Slipping Away
9. Iron Man
10. The Mob Rules
11. Heaven And Hell
12. Paranoid
13. Voodoo
14. Children Of The Grave

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstrasse 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: www.universalmusic.com