Ozzy Osbourne / Randy Rhoads
Tribute
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1987 2LP Original with custom photo inner sleeves housed in a gatefold cover. The "Tribute" album, released in 1987, serves as a powerful testament to the musical partnership between Ozzy Osbourne and guitarist Randy Rhoads. The album was compiled from live performances recorded during the "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" tours in 1980 and 1981, primarily at the Cleveland Music Hall and Montreal Forum. Its release came five years after Rhoads' tragic death in a plane crash in 1982, a loss that deeply affected Osbourne and the rock community at large. The album was intended not only as a homage to Rhoads' extraordinary talent but also as a way to satisfy fans who had long clamored for official live recordings that captured the energy and virtuosity of the pair’s collaboration on stage.

"Tribute" highlights Rhoads' innovative guitar work, featuring live renditions of songs like "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley" that showcase his technical prowess and unique blend of classical and heavy metal influences. The album also includes a brief 1970s recording of Rhoads and his mother, adding a personal touch to the tribute. Upon its release, "Tribute" was widely praised both for its musicianship and for immortalizing Rhoads' contribution to heavy metal. It remains a significant release in Ozzy Osbourne's discography, offering a window into a formative period of his solo career and preserving the legacy of one of rock’s most revered guitarists.