Ozzy Osbourne The Ultimate Sin LP 1986 CBS OZ 40026 TML Jake E Lee Metal VG+

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Ozzy Osbourne The Ultimate Sin LP 1986 CBS OZ 40026 TML Jake E Lee Metal VG+

Item Specifics

• Artist: Ozzy Osbourne

• Title: The Ultimate Sin (Featuring "Shot In The Dark" & "Killer Of Giants")

• Label: CBS Associated Records

• Catalog Number: OZ 40026 / OZ40026 / AL 40026 / BL 40026

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Release Year: 1986

• Genre: Rock

• Style: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Glam Metal

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Features: US Original 1st Pressing, Mastered at The Mastering Lab (TML-S Machine Stamped), Columbia Pitman Pressing (P / P(P)), Produced & Engineered by Ron Nevison, Features Jake E. Lee on Lead Guitar, Iconic Boris Vallejo Fantasy Cover Art, Includes Original Custom Photo & Lyric Inner Sleeve

Description

Vintage Original 1986 CBS Associated Records Heavy Metal Classic LP (The Mastering Lab TML-S Master) Authentic vintage original 1986 US CBS Associated Records first pressing of the multi-platinum heavy metal masterpiece The Ultimate Sin by legendary metal icon Ozzy Osbourne (OZ 40026).

Musical & Production Highlights:

• Historic 1980s Heavy Metal Landmark: Produced and engineered by acclaimed studio master Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, The Who, Heart, UFO), capturing Ozzy Osbourne at the peak of his mid-80s arena-rock reign.

• Virtuoso Guitar Work by Jake E. Lee: Showcases the fiery riffs, blazing solos, and intricate harmonics of guitar hero Jake E. Lee, backed by Phil Soussan (bass) and powerhouse drummer Randy Castillo.

• Essential Metal Anthems:

  • "Shot In The Dark" (4:26) — iconic MTV and radio smash (#10 Billboard Mainstream Rock / #68 Hot 100).

  • "Killer Of Giants" (5:42) — epic anti-war power ballad featuring Jake E. Lee's classical acoustic intro and massive orchestral metal climax.

  • "The Ultimate Sin" (3:44) — thundering, heavy title-track anthem.

  • Plus "Lightning Strikes" (5:14), "Secret Loser" (4:09), "Thank God For The Bomb" (3:54), "Never Know Why" (4:28), and "Fool Like You" (5:20).

• Mastered at The Mastering Lab (TML-S machine stamped in deadwax on both sides).

• Pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, NJ (P (P) etched in runouts).

• Features classic solid blue CBS Associated Records center labels (51 W. 52 Street, NYC address).

Artwork & Packaging:

• Housed in its famous picture jacket featuring fantasy artwork by legendary painter Boris Vallejo.

• Complete with its Original Custom Band Photo & Lyric Inner Sleeve.

Technical Data

• Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched / Stamped): P (P) AL 40026 1B TML-S

• Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched / Stamped): P (P) BL 40026 1B TML-S

• Mastering Facility: The Mastering Lab (TML-S stamped)

• Pressing Plant ID: Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman (P (P))

• Producer & Engineer: Ron Nevison

• Cover Artwork: Boris Vallejo

• Band Lineup: Ozzy Osbourne (Vocals), Jake E. Lee (Guitars), Phil Soussan (Bass), Randy Castillo (Drums), Mike Moran (Keyboards)

• Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

• Format: 12" LP Album, Stereo

• Production Text: Manufactured and Distributed by CBS Records / CBS Inc. / 51 W. 52 Street, New York, N.Y. • ℗ 1986 CBS Inc.

Condition Report

• Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, labels, inner sleeve, and cover.

• You will receive the exact item shown in the pictures.

Tracklist

• SIDE 1 (OZ 40026 / AL 40026 / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. The Ultimate Sin — 3:44

  2. Secret Loser — 4:09

  3. Never Know Why — 4:28

  4. Thank God For The Bomb — 3:54

  5. Never — 4:19 (All songs written by O. Osbourne - J. E. Lee / Produced and Engineered by Ron Nevison / ℗ 1986 CBS Inc.)

• SIDE 2 (OZ 40026 / BL 40026 / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. Lightning Strikes — 5:14

  2. Killer Of Giants — 5:42

  3. Fool Like You — 5:20

  4. Shot In The Dark (O. Osbourne - P. Soussan) — 4:26 (All songs written by O. Osbourne - J. E. Lee except where indicated / Produced and Engineered by Ron Nevison / ℗ 1986 CBS Inc.)