Just a few days after the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, the rock icon’s The Essential Ozzy Osbourne broke into the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 dated August 2, soaring to No. 7 from the previous week’s No. 134.

The compilation album earned nearly 44,000 equivalent album units in the July 18-24 tracking week (up 309%) according to Luminate. Of that sum, SEA units comprise 35,000 (up 287%), TEA units comprise 6,000 (up 888%) and album sales comprise 3,000 (up 197%).

The Essential Ozzy Osbourne, which is a collection of some of the best from Ozzy, who passed away on July 22nd, was first released in 2003. The record’s previous best on the list was No. 81, which came in 2003. The album’s ascend in the latest week, gives the late icon his 10th top 10 in the chart.

Osbourne’s previous top 10 on the Billboard 200:

Patient Number 9 (No. 3 in 2022),
Ordinary Man (No. 3, 2020),
Scream (No. 4, 2010),
Black Rain (No. 3, 2007),
Down to Earth (No. 4, 2001),
Ozzmosis (No. 4, 1995),
No More Tears (No. 7, 1991),
Tribute (with Randy Rhoads, No. 6 in 1987)
The Ultimate Sin (No. 6, 1986).

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The Revenge of Alice Cooper, the long-awaited new album from the reunited original Alice Cooper Group, is officially out via earMUSIC.

Marking their first full-length collaboration in over 50 years, the original lineup returns in fierce form, unleashing all the chaos, danger, and theatrical swagger that first defined their legacy and cemented their place in rock history.

The Revenge of Alice Cooper is a full-throttle plunge into the band’s dark and defiant world. Recorded with legendary producer and honorary sixth member Bob Ezrin, the album captures the energy of vintage Alice Cooper with a modern bite, a record built for the stage, the shadows, and the speakers turned up loud.

The release has earned this legendary group major attention, including several magazine cover stories across the globe.

To celebrate the release, the original Alice Cooper band — Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith, and Michael Bruce — recently reunited on stage for a sold-out album playback and Q&A at Rough Trade East in London. Hosted by Sir Tim Rice and featuring a special appearance by Ezrin, the event gave fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album and the group’s creative reunion more than 50 years after their last full-length together.

The Revenge of Alice Cooper is available now across digital platforms and in a wide array of physical formats, including limited edition colored vinyl, a deluxe box set, and the innovative smart format art print, which includes two bonus tracks and high-definition audio download access.

Meanwhile, Alice Cooper continues his run of electrifying live shows around the world.

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Billy Joel has released a 100-track album, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a digital only companion piece that coincides with the release of the two-part documentary that explores his life and music.

The album will mirror the tracks from the film Billy Joel: And So It Goes and more, featuring iconic hits, alternative versions, and live renditions.

The new compilation album features eight never-before-released songs, including ‘December Theme (December Song)’ from the Cold Spring Harbor Sessions, ‘My Life (From The 100th – Live At Madison Square Garden)’ and ‘An Innocent Man (Live In London)’, which will also be available for the first time on YouTube over the next few months.

New audio also includes a brand new mix ‘Tomorrow Is Today (2025 Mix),’ ‘You’re My Home (Live At Sparks),’ an unreleased recording from the Cold Spring Harbor sessions ‘Everybody Has A Dream (Cold Spring Harbor Sessions),’ ‘Vienna (Nuremberg Masterclass)’ and ‘No Man’s Land (The Shelter Island Sessions),’ an unreleased early studio session of the song from River of Dreams.

Over the next year, Joel will also release a steady stream of archival rarities unearthed during the documentary’s creation via his YouTube channel.

Additionally, the original 1985 release Greatest Hits Volume I and II will return on black vinyl on August 22, marking the 40th anniversary of one of the best-selling records of all time.

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Led Zeppelin will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic sixth album, Physical Graffiti, with the release of a new Live EP on 180-gram 12″ vinyl, CD and digital formats on September 12.

Also released on the same date will be an updated 50th Anniversary edition of 2015’s Physical Graffiti Deluxe Edition 3LP vinyl set featuring the Companion Audio disc, now including a new bonus replica Physical Graffiti promotional poster.

The new Live EP features live recordings of “In My Time Of Dying” and “Trampled Under Foot” from Earl’s Court, 1975, alongside “Sick Again” and “Kashmir” from Knebworth, 1979. These live performances were originally released on the 2003 Led Zeppelin DVD and appear on CD / Vinyl / Digital formats for the first time.

Released on February 24, 1975 in the U.S. (and four days later in the U.K.), Physical Graffiti immediately achieved platinum sales status and has recently been certified 17x platinum. Its commercial success was equaled by its critical reception.

Generally regarded as one of the greatest double albums of all time, the original 15 tracks represent a creative tour de force that explores the band’s dynamic musical range.

“It goes from one extreme to the other but at the same time, it’s very evident that it’s Zeppelin… I love the album and it does work as a double album. There are some real humdinger, roaring tracks,” said lead singer Robert Plant.

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