Just in time for his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ozzy Osbourne has announced plans to release an updated version of his expansive 2019 solo vinyl box set, See You on the Other Side. The new, limited-edition collection, dubbed See You on the Other Side V2.0, will be released on March 14, 2025.
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The box set gathers together all of the Metal Madman’s solo releases, including studio efforts, live albums, and rarity compilations. It features 18 albums or EPs spread across 27 vinyl LPs. The updated collection adds Osbourne’s two most recent studio albums, Ordinary Man and Patient Number 9. It also comes packaged with 10 new posters boasting vintage photos of Ozzy, a gold bat slipmat, and an individually numbered certificate of authenticity signed by Osbourne.
Only 2,000 copies of See You on the Other Side V2.0 will be available. The collection, which is priced at $599.99, can be pre-ordered now.
Here’s a list of the discs featured in the box set: Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Mr. Crowley EP (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981), Bark at the Moon (1983), The Ultimate Sin (1986), Tribute (1987, two-LP), No Rest for the Wicked (1988), Just Say Ozzy EP (1990), No More Tears (1991, two-LP), Live & Loud (1993, three-LP), Ozzmosis (1995, two-LP), Down to Earth (2001), Live at Budokan (2002, two-LP), Black Rain (2007, two-LP), Scream (2010, two-LP), Flippin’ the ‘B’ Side (1980-2001) (2019), Ordinary Man (2020), and Patient Number 9 (2022, two-LP).
Fake Commercial for the Box Set Starring Zakk Wylde
To promote the expanded box set, Osbourne has posted a hilarious video on his social media pages starring his longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde, and featuring a couple of cameos by Ozzy. The clip takes the form of a cheesy commercial for a fake law firm.
“Attention! If you or a loved one is suffering from L.O.P.O.D., or Lack of Prince of Darkness, you may be entitled to compensation!” says Wylde, who’s dressed in a business suit and tie. “Hi, I’m attorney at large Zakk Wylde, and I’m here to fight for you! Does your record collection feel incomplete? Are you tired of the same old music you’ve heard 1,000 times before? Do you simply need more Ozzy Osbourne in your life? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you may qualify for the box set of your dreams.”
The bearded rocker continues, “Introducing See You on the Other Side 2.0, the complete works of Ozzy Osbourne’s original solo material. Now including Ordinary Man and Patient Number 9.”
Osbourne’s then pops up in a circular window in the corner of the screen and declares, “Listen to my music.”
Wylde then says, “And because we here at Wylde Wylde & Associates give a flying f—, we threw in 10 brand-new posters, and a signed certificate from the Prince of Darkness himself. We’re ready to fight for you! All you gotta do is pick up the phone.” The phone number 1-888-OZZYBOX then appears on the screen.
As the video concludes, Wylde says, “Even if you are completely Ozzy-less, you are not at fault. Don’t let L.O.P.O.D. keep you from leading the life you deserve. Call for free legal consultation. Missing out on this opportunity would be the ultimate sin! Honest.”
Osbourne then appears again and yells, “Order now!”
Osbourne’s Rock Hall Induction
Osbourne will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame as a solo artist on Saturday, October 19. As previously reported, the ceremony takes place at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Jack Black will be on hand to help welcome Ozzy into the Rock Hall for a second time (he was previously inducted as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006). In addition, an all-star cast of artists also will celebrate Osbourne at the ceremony. They include Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Wylde, Wolfgang Van Halen, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, and Tool’s Maynard James Keenan.
The 2024 Rock Hall induction ceremony will stream live on Disney+ starting at 7 p.m. ET. A highlights special will air on ABC at a later date, and will be available on Hulu the next day.
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