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

2CD set in jewelcase. Limited remastered edition.

Background information about 'Mob Rules (Remastered Edition)'

Black Sabbath's "Mob Rules" stands as one of the most pivotal albums in the band's legendary catalog, marking the second and final studio collaboration with the incomparable Ronnie James Dio on vocals. Originally released in 1981, this remastered edition breathes new life into these classic tracks, showcasing the band's evolution from their Ozzy-era sound into something darker and more theatrical. The album features some of Sabbath's most enduring anthems, including the title track "The Mob Rules" and the epic "The Sign of the Southern Cross", which demonstrated the band's ability to craft both crushing riffs and atmospheric passages that would influence generations of metal bands.

This expanded remastered edition goes beyond the original nine-track album, offering fans a treasure trove of previously unreleased material and alternate versions. The package includes live recordings from the legendary Hammersmith Odeon shows and the complete Portland Memorial Coliseum concert, capturing the raw energy and power of Sabbath's early 80s lineup featuring Tony Iommi's thunderous guitar work, Geezer Butler's menacing bass lines, and Bill Ward's thunderous drumming alongside Dio's operatic vocals. The inclusion of the "Heavy Metal" soundtrack version of the title track and the new 2021 mix provides fascinating insight into the band's creative process during this crucial period.

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

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Turn up the night (2021 Remaster)
2. Voodoo (2021 Remaster)
3. The sign of the Southern cross (2021 Remaster)
4. E5150 (2021 Remaster)
5. The mob rules (2021 Remaster)
6. Country girl (2021 Remaster)
7. Slipping away (2021 Remaster)
8. Falling off the edge of the world (2021 Remaster)
9. Over and over (2021 Remaster)
10. The mob rules (Heavy Metal Soundtrack Version)
11. Die young (Live)
12. The mob rules (New 2021 Mix)
13. Country girl (Live At Hammersmith Odeon, London)
14. Slipping away (Live At Hammersmith Odeon, London)
15. The mob rules (Live At Hammersmith Odeon, London)
16. Voodoo (Live At Hammersmith Odeon, London)
17. Intro: E5150 (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
18. Neon knights (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)

CD 2:

1. N.I.B. (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
2. Children of the sea (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
3. Voodoo (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
4. Black Sabbath (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
5. War pigs (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
6. Drum solo (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
7. Iron man (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
8. The mob rules (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
9. Heaven and hell (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
10. Guitar solo (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
11. The sign of the Southern cross / Heaven and hell (Reprise) (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
12. Paranoid (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)
13. Children of the grave (Live At Portland Memorial Coliseum, U.S.A.)

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