Let's go, DC. We're ready for the next album, ya wanker.

Killing is one awesome debut.I think my favorite track is Looking Down the Cross. Unfortunately, I do not have the original version withThese Boots. I've never heard the remastered version and can't say I really want to.

where is that slacker?

One of the greatest metal albums ever. I too really liked "Good Mourning/Black Friday".

Wake Up Dead (Single, December 1986)

Megadeth's first single, originally released as a 12" single it came with a limited editon Deth Certificate (I'll post a picture of mine later) and contained two live tracks of "Good Mourning/Black Friday" and "Devil's Island" recorded for the Tommy Vance radio show. Also released as a PS 7" with just "Wake Up Dead" and "Good Mourning/Black Friday" and a shaped 7" picture disc. There is also a cassette release that has the same track list as the original 12", it was also pressed to CD as part of the Megabox in 1995 alongside the other Megadeth singles.





Although not offically released to the public radio promos were also done for "Wake Up Dead" and "Peace Sells" these were double A-sides and came in black slipcases.

I still think that this is the most talented Megadeth lineup. Sorry Marty fans.

One of the finest thrash metal albums ever released.

ult

Like this one a bit more than the debut (though I still need to give it more listens). Favorite songs are Peace Sells, Good Mourning/Black Friday, Bad Omen, and I Ain't Superstitious.

dad: I wanna watch the news
kid: This is the news

This was my first Megadeth LP. For me it is still the best Megadeth album.

Peace Sells is Megadeth's best album and the best album produced by the "Big 4". To this day, this album gets played regularly and it also sports one of my favorite album covers ever.

If you ask me what thrash metal is all about, there are four albums I would tell you to listen to: Metallica's 'Kill 'em All', Exodus' 'Bonded By Blood', Anthrax' 'Spreading The Disease' and Megadeth's 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?'! Originally produced and mixed by Randy Burns, but remixed by Paul Lani after Capitol Records signed them, this album was the one that broke Megadeth out into the mainstream. The production is ten times better on this, the bands first major label album. And the songwriting is also a step up. It was just bound to become a classic! Fast paced riffs, thundering rhythm section and angry, groveling vocals; it's the recipe for thrash metal! Dave also continues to show us what a competent artist he is, writing and playing stuff that is very complex, yet without coming across as a particularly progressive band. Everything from the stomping rhythms in "Wake Up Dead" to the doomy parts in "Good Mourning/Black Friday", to the almost pop-song structure in "My Last Words". 'I Ain't Superstitious' is something as obscure as a Willie Dixon cover. This blues-song, here revved up beyond recognition, was made famous by Howlin' Wolf! Dave's lyrics took a political turn, and set the new standard for Megadeth from now on. His wit and intelligence is showing in phrases such as "What do you mean I don't support your system?/ I go to court when I have to!". No one can be sarcastic, and deliver it with a more convincing sneer, then Dave Mustaine! And let's not forget the legendary artwork by the now renowned Ed Repka. A thrash metal platter is not the same without something from this guys pen nowadays, it seems. But this was his first major work. What it all boils down to is that 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying' is an essential thrash metal masterpiece!
I own the 2004 remastered and remixed reissue of this CD. And one can definitely hear some major differenced between this product, and the original version I am so familiar with. Sadly I'm not sure it is all for the better. The title track for instance sounds somewhat tamer with the "improved" mix. And I am so used to the original sound, I'm not sure I like the cleaned up versions. Even some of the vocals are rerecorded, I believe. Also present on this reissue are 4 bonus tracks. These are from the original Randy Burns mix, and hasn't been available anywhere but on the test pressings of the album, that was sent to Capitol Records, and in turn made the record company decide to remix it before releasing it. back in 1986. These demos are much more raw, and reminds me more of the originals I'm used to.
Killer tracks: Wake Up Dead, Peace Sells, Devils Island, My Last Words

Peace Sells is a GREAT CLASSIC metal album!!!!! This belongs in everyone's collection!!!! All killer, no filler!!!!

Dave owes a HUGE debt to MTV for using the bass intro to Peace Sells as the music for MTV news - you hear it first intro (with kurt "just to the left of Karl Marx politically" loder).

This album was part of the soundtrack to my High School Senior Week in 1989. Can't tell you how many times this cassette tape was played over our huge boom-box that week. As we would come to find out, this album works great as a female repelant too.

Great album and yes this was the greatest Megadeth line up. Not that all the others sucked but these 4 guys had so many different musical backgrounds that they made this band work. They were more technical than any other thrash band at this point. Its a shame it wouldnt last though, Could you image what the next album would have sounded like? This is THE Megadeth album!

He didn't want that, notice the crying smiley?

Peace Sells? How many adjetives can one use in describing this? Crushing and superlative and leaves you wondering what this line up could have accomplished, other then lessening the world of illicit drugs. I'm a huge Marty fan and those are my favorites but only by a hair.

The first time I heard this album, I was at a house party and was blown away with what I was listening to. Next Monday I went out and got my own copy.

I think this was the first metal album and band that I "discovered" for myself. Before Megadeth, a lot of what I listened to either came from my brother and sister's record collection, and a buddy of mine had gotten me into Iron Maiden and Metallica as I was moving on to heavier, faster stuff. I guess I paid him back by getting him into Megadeth. I think I got the album simply because I thought the cover and logo were really cool

I used to rate Peace Sells clearly above KIMB but after listening to both a few weeks ago I think they're neck and neck with me. Great albums!

PEACE SELLS... well damn. 1986 was a helluva year for thrash wasn't it? You had MASTER OF PUPPETS, you had REIGN IN BLOOD, and you had PEACE SELLS. My brother had this tape virtually the day it came out, and we both listened to it pretty well religiously. (eventually I bought my own CD copy when I moved outta my parents' house cuz I obviously couldn't steal my bro's tape anymore - haha!)

I remember seeing the "Peace Sells" video on MTV was something of a big deal, it was the first time I'd seen a video by one of the so-called "underground" bands on MTV (granted, they were on a major label at the time, but you know what I mean), and of course, that bass riff was used as the intro to MTV News for many years. For all I know, they may still use it.

One of the pillars of thrash metal for sure!!