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'''''The Ultimate Sin''''' is the fourth studio album by British [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] vocalist [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. It was released on 22 February 1986, and it was remastered and re-issued on 22 August 1995. It marks the final appearance of [[Lead guitar|lead guitarist]] [[Jake E. Lee]] with Osbourne.
'''''The Ultimate Sin''''' is the fourth studio album by British [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] vocalist [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. It was released on 22 February 1986, and it was remastered and re-issued on 22 August 1995 though it was not remastered again in 2002 like the Other Ozzy albums. It marks the final appearance of [[Lead guitar|lead guitarist]] [[Jake E. Lee]] with Osbourne.


The album was awarded Platinum status in May 1986 and was awarded Double Platinum status in October 1994.<ref name=RIAA>{{cite web|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=ultimate%20sin&artist=ozzy%20osbourne&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|accessdate=February 15, 2009}}</ref>
The album was awarded Platinum status in May 1986 and was awarded Double Platinum status in October 1994.<ref name=RIAA>{{cite web|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=ultimate%20sin&artist=ozzy%20osbourne&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|accessdate=February 15, 2009}}</ref>

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The Ultimate Sin is the fourth studio album by British heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. It was released on 22 February 1986, and it was remastered and re-issued on 22 August 1995 though it was not remastered again in 2002 like the Other Ozzy albums. It marks the final appearance of lead guitarist Jake E. Lee with Osbourne.

The album was awarded Platinum status in May 1986 and was awarded Double Platinum status in October 1994.[3]

Overview

The Ultimate Sin is the first and only Osbourne album to feature bassist Phil Soussan, who co-wrote the album's U.S. hit single "Shot in the Dark".[4] Drummer Randy Castillo, who had previously played in Lita Ford's band, also makes his recording debut with Osbourne.

Upon leaving the Betty Ford Center in 1985 where he had undergone treatment for substance abuse, Osbourne was presented with a substantial quantity of music written by guitarist Lee. Much of this music would form the basis of the album. The album's lyrics were largely written by long-time Osbourne bassist and lyricist Bob Daisley. Daisley left the band prior to recording after having a disagreement with Osbourne, prompting the hiring of Soussan as his replacement. Daisley was not credited for his songwriting contributions on the initial 1986 pressing of the album, though this was corrected on subsequent pressings.

Future Megadeth drummer Jimmy DeGrasso worked with Lee and Daisley on demos for the album, but this version of the band fell apart due to Osbourne's commitment to the Black Sabbath summer 1985 reunion concert at Live Aid; Castillo and Soussan ultimately replaced DeGrasso and Daisley once recording commenced.[3]

The working title for the album was Killer of Giants, after the album's song of the same name. Osbourne opted to change the title to The Ultimate Sin at the last minute. On April 1, 1986, a live performance promoting the album in Kansas City, Missouri was filmed and released later that year as the home video The Ultimate Ozzy. In 1987, after the various tours in support of the album had concluded, guitarist Lee was unexpectedly fired via a telegram from Osbourne's wife and manager Sharon. The specific justification for Lee's dismissal remains unknown. Bassist Soussan also departed, as Bob Daisley once again entered the fold.

Reception

At the time of its release, The Ultimate Sin was Osbourne's highest charting studio album, as heavy metal was enjoying a surge in popularity during the mid-1980s. The RIAA awarded the album Platinum status on 14 May 1986, soon after its release; it was awarded Double Platinum status on 26 October 1994.[5] The album sold over 2,000,000 copies worldwide. In the UK, it was the final of four Osbourne albums to attain Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in April 1986.

Availability

Despite its initial success, The Ultimate Sin has since been deleted from Osbourne's catalogue and was not reissued or remastered along with the rest of Osbourne's albums. Rumors circulated that the continuing legal struggle between Osbourne and bassist/songwriter Phil Soussan over Soussan's song "Shot in the Dark" was responsible for the album's failure to be re-issued. However, such reports are unfounded, as the only known legal process between them was over an accounting issue that was said to be resolved in the early 1990s. The only available CD version of The Ultimate Sin is the 1995 remasters version. The original version of the album is still freely available in Australia as a budget-priced CD.[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Ultimate Sin"Ozzy Osbourne, Jake E. Lee, Bob Daisley3:45
2."Secret Loser"Osbourne, Lee, Daisley4:08
3."Never Know Why"Osbourne, Lee, Daisley4:27
4."Thank God for the Bomb"Osbourne, Lee, Daisley3:53
5."Never"Osbourne, Lee, Daisley4:17
6."Lightning Strikes"Osbourne, Lee, Daisley5:16
7."Killer of Giants"Osbourne, Lee, Daisley5:41
8."Fool Like You"Osbourne, Lee, Daisley5:18
9."Shot in the Dark"Osbourne, Phil Soussan4:16
Total length:41:01
  • On the original LP, side one consisted of tracks 1–5, and side two of tracks 6–9.

Personnel

Additional performers
Production

Charts

Album Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Peak
position
1986 The Billboard 200[9] 6

Singles Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Peak
position
1986 "Shot in the Dark" Hot 100[10] 68
Mainstream Rock Tracks[10] 4

Sales accomplishments

References

  1. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r14648
  2. ^ Holmes, Tim (24 April 1986). "Ozzy Osbourne: The Ultimate Sin : Music Reviews". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 5 February 2007. Retrieved 4 June 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c "RIAA Gold & Platinum database". Retrieved 15 February 2009. Cite error: The named reference "RIAA" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Phil Soussan Interview". Music Legends. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  5. ^ "RIAA Gold & Platinum database". Retrieved 15 February 2009.
  6. ^ "Ultimate Sin, The | Music, Music Genres, Hard Rock/Heavy Metal : JB HI-FI". Jbhifionline.com.au. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g The Ultimate Sin (1995 CD) credits. Epic Records. 1995. p. 10.
  8. ^ Ozzy Osbourne- The Ultimate Sin album images @Discogs.com Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  9. ^ "Album info The Ultimate Sin". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
  10. ^ a b "Song information "Shot in the Dark"". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
  11. ^ "BPI certified awards". Retrieved 15 February 2009. [dead link]
  12. ^ "CRIA certified awards". Retrieved 12 February 2009.
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