The project was originally handled by Combat Records, resulting in the original mix of the album being co-produced by Randy Burns.
Released July 20, 1986. My Last Words Lyrics.
It was released in November 1986. Originally, the project was handled by Combat Records, and this resulted in the first mix of the album. It was remixed and remastered in 2004 by Dave Mustaine.
Peace Sells was Megadeth's breakthrough moment. With new major-label backing and some of the best songs of their career, the band had officially arrived and were poised to finally present a viable challenge to Mustaine's former group, Metallica, as thrash's reigning trailblazers. The album's title track, in particular, became inescapable, with its iconic opening bassline in constant replay as the introduction to MTV News - though Mustaine would gripe that he never saw any royalties from that usage.
Arguably Megadeth's strongest effort and a classic of early thrash, Peace Sells combines a punkish political awareness with a dark, threatening, typically heavy metal world-view, preoccupied with evil, the occult, and the like. The anthemic title track and "Wake Up Dead" are the two major standouts, and there is also a cover of Willie Dixon's "I Ain't Superstitious," which takes on an air of supernaturally induced paranoia in the album's context.
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Tracklist
| A1 | Wake Up Dead | 3:40 |
| A2 | The Conjuring | 5:04 |
| A3 | Peace Sells | 4:03 |
| A4 | Devils Island | 5:05 |
| B1 | Good Mourning / Black Friday | 6:41 |
| B2 | Bad Omen | 4:05 |
| B3 | I Ain't Superstitious | 2:46 |
| B4 | My Last Words | 4:47 |
Credits
- Arranged By – Megadeth
- Music By, Lyrics By – Dave Mustaine (tracks: A1 to B2, B4), Willie Dixon (tracks: B3)
- Other [Inspired By] – Dijon Carruthers (tracks: B1, B2)
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-12526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (LP, Album) | Capitol Records | ST-12526 | US | 1986 |
| 7 46370 2, 46370 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Capitol Records , Combat , Спюрк | 7 46370 2, 46370 | Russia | Unknown |
| ST-12526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? (LP, Album, Ltd, Tra) | Capitol Records | ST-12526 | US | 2018 |
| TOCP-67441 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (CD, Album, Copy Prot., Promo, RE, RM, Rem) | Capitol Records | TOCP-67441 | Japan | 2004 |
| ST-512526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (LP, Album, Club) | Capitol Records | ST-512526 | US | 1986 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Wake Up DeadGuitar [Solo 1, 2 & 4] – Mustaine*Guitar [Solo 3] – Poland*Music By, Lyrics By – Mustaine*Vocals [Additional Vocals & So Forth] – Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Mike Anderson , Paul Sudin |
3:37 |
| A2 | The ConjuringGuitar [Solo 1, 2 & 3] – Mustaine*Music By, Lyrics By – Mustaine* |
5:02 |
| A3 | Peace SellsGuitar [Solo 1, 8 & 10] – Mustaine*Guitar [Solo 2 To 7 & 9, 11 To 13] – Poland*Music By, Lyrics By – Mustaine* |
4:02 |
| A4 | Devils IslandGuitar [Solo 1 & 2] – Mustaine*Guitar [Solo 3] – Poland*Music By, Lyrics By – Mustaine*Vocals [Additional Vocals & So Forth] – Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Mike Anderson , Paul Sudin |
5:05 |
| B1 | Good Mourning / Black FridayGuitar [Black Friday - Solo] – Poland*Guitar [Good Mourning - Solo 1 & 2] – Poland*Guitar [Good Mourning - Solo 3 & 4] – Mustaine*Music By, Lyrics By – Mustaine*Vocals [Additional Vocals & So Forth] – Casey McMackin, Dave Mustaine, Randy Burns |
6:39 |
| B2 | Bad OmenGuitar [Solo 1] – Poland*Guitar [Solo 2, 3 & 4] – Mustaine*Music By, Lyrics By – Mustaine* |
4:03 |
| B3 | I Ain't SuperstitiousGuitar [All Solos] – Poland*Music By, Lyrics By – Dixon* |
2:45 |
| B4 | My Last WordsGuitar [Solo 1] – Poland*Guitar [Solo 2] – Mustaine*Music By, Lyrics By – Mustaine*Vocals [Additional Vocals & So Forth] – Casey McMackin, Dave Mustaine, Randy Burns |
4:55 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Manufactured By – Fonobrás, Distribuidora Fonográfica Brasileira Ltda.
- Distributed By – Fonobrás, Distribuidora Fonográfica Brasileira Ltda.
- Licensed From – EMI-Odeon Fonográfica, Industrial e Eletrônica Ltda.
- Recorded At – Music Grinder Studios
- Recorded At – Track Records, Los Angeles
- Recorded At – Rock Steady
- Recorded At – MadDog Studios
- Mixed At – Can-Am Recorders
- Printed By – Van Moorsel Andrade & Cia. Ltda.
Notes
Lyrics sheet inside.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: 240 626 1 01 ℗ 1987 200
- Matrix / Runout: 240 626 2 01 ℗ 1987 200
- Price Code: Super Luxo
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-12526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (LP, Album) | Capitol Records | ST-12526 | US | 1986 |
| 7 46370 2, 46370 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Capitol Records , Combat , Спюрк | 7 46370 2, 46370 | Russia | Unknown |
| ST-12526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? (LP, Album, Ltd, Tra) | Capitol Records | ST-12526 | US | 2018 |
| TOCP-67441 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (CD, Album, Copy Prot., Promo, RE, RM, Rem) | Capitol Records | TOCP-67441 | Japan | 2004 |
| ST-512526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (LP, Album, Club) | Capitol Records | ST-512526 | US | 1986 |
Tracklist
| 1 | Wake Up Dead | 3:41 |
| 2 | The Conjuring | 5:04 |
| 3 | Peace Sells | 4:04 |
| 4 | Devils Island | 5:06 |
| 5 | Good Mourning / Black Friday | 6:42 |
| 6 | Bad Omen | 4:05 |
| 7 | I Ain't Superstitious | 2:46 |
| 8 | My Last Words | 4:48 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Music Grinder Studios
- Mixed At – Can-Am Recorders
- Recorded At – Track Records, Los Angeles
- Recorded At – Rock Steady
- Recorded At – MadDog Studios
Credits
- Bass, Backing Vocals – David Ellefson
- Drums – Gar Samuelson
- Engineer – Casey McMackin, Randy Burns
- Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Chris Poland
- Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Dave Mustaine
- Mixed By – Paul Lani
- Producer – Dave Mustaine, Randy Burns
Notes
Recorded at The Music Grinder, L.A., CA.Mixed at Can-Am Recorders, Tarzana, CA.
Additional recording at Track Records, Rock Steady Studios, L.A., CA; and at Maddog Studios, Venice, CA, Feb. 15, 1986 - Mar. 20, 1986.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7777-46370-2 2
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 7 46370 2 AR. @ 3 +
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): S 3-1-17 CAPITOL JAX
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-12526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (LP, Album) | Capitol Records | ST-12526 | US | 1986 |
| 7 46370 2, 46370 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Capitol Records , Combat , Спюрк | 7 46370 2, 46370 | Russia | Unknown |
| ST-12526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? (LP, Album, Ltd, Tra) | Capitol Records | ST-12526 | US | 2018 |
| TOCP-67441 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (CD, Album, Copy Prot., Promo, RE, RM, Rem) | Capitol Records | TOCP-67441 | Japan | 2004 |
| ST-512526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (LP, Album, Club) | Capitol Records | ST-512526 | US | 1986 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Wake Up Dead | 3:37 |
| A2 | The Conjuring | 5:00 |
| A3 | Peace Sells | 4:05 |
| A4 | Devils Island | 5:02 |
| B1 | Good Mourning / Black Friday | 6:39 |
| B2 | Bad Omen | 4:03 |
| B3 | I Ain't Superstitious | 2:42 |
| B4 | My Last Words | 4:44 |
Companies, etc.
- Made By – Fabelsound
- Printed By – I. Leonardos S.A.
Credits
- Mixed By – Paul Lani
- Producer – Dave Mustaine, Randy Burns
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout-Etched): 2406261 A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout-Etched): 2406261 B F
- Rights Society: AEPI
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-12526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (LP, Album) | Capitol Records | ST-12526 | US | 1986 |
| 7 46370 2, 46370 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Capitol Records , Combat , Спюрк | 7 46370 2, 46370 | Russia | Unknown |
| ST-12526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? (LP, Album, Ltd, Tra) | Capitol Records | ST-12526 | US | 2018 |
| TOCP-67441 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (CD, Album, Copy Prot., Promo, RE, RM, Rem) | Capitol Records | TOCP-67441 | Japan | 2004 |
| ST-512526 | Megadeth | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (LP, Album, Club) | Capitol Records | ST-512526 | US | 1986 |
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