Released in , Memoirs of a Madman is the definitive career-spanning collection of Ozzy Osbourne’s solo hits. While the compilation was available globally, the Japanese Edition (Catalog: EICP 30044) remains a highly sought-after version for collectors due to its superior audio format and exclusive packaging. Why the Japanese Edition Stands Out
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You can find official physical copies of this limited Japanese edition through collectors' marketplaces like Discogs or eBay . Released in , Memoirs of a Madman is
The Japanese release is not just a standard CD; it utilizes the format. This technology uses Blu-ray Disc manufacturing processes to achieve higher-quality audio playback on standard CD players by reducing "jitter" during the mastering stage. Format: Blu-spec CD2 (Remastered).
Includes a unique Japanese-language booklet with liner notes by renowned critic Masa Itoh , along with the iconic "Obi strip". Tracklist & Key Highlights The Japanese release is not just a standard
The final track, a live version of the Black Sabbath classic recorded at London’s Roundhouse in 2010, was marked as a previously unreleased gem at the time of the collection's launch. Note on Digital Versions
First-press editions feature a gatefold paper sleeve (mini-LP style) rather than a standard jewel case. Includes a unique Japanese-language booklet with liner notes
The single-disc CD compilation features 17 remastered hits covering four decades of Ozzy's solo career, from the 1980 debut Blizzard of Ozz to 2010's Scream . Original Album Blizzard of Ozz Mr. Crowley Blizzard of Ozz Bark at the Moon Bark at the Moon No More Tears (Edit) No More Tears Mama, I'm Coming Home No More Tears Changes (ft. Kelly Osbourne) Under Cover Let Me Hear You Scream Scream Paranoid (Live) Previously Unreleased (Live at The Roundhouse, 2010)