Black Sabbath Memorabilia Appraisal

Signed Black Sabbath 'Mob Rules' Framed Vinyl Record Display

This is a custom-framed commemorative display featuring the 1981 Black Sabbath album 'Mob Rules'. The display includes the original album cover art and the corresponding vinyl record partially visible on the right side. The artwork, created by Greg Hildebrandt, depicts a dark, macabre scene of hooded figures. A significant feature is a black ink signature, likely belonging to a band member such as Ronnie James Dio, located on the center-portion of the cover art. The item is professionally housed in a black wood frame with a custom-cut black mat that features a red accent fillet lining the cutouts for the cover and the disc. The vinyl record shows the white Warner Bros. label consistent with early 1980s pressings. The glass shows significant reflection, but the internal components appear to be in good condition without visible sunlight fading or water damage. The framing uses a 'notched' mat design to aesthetically bridge the artwork and the physical media. As an item from the 1980s heavy metal era, it serves as a high-quality piece of music memorabilia, combining original media with high-end presentation.