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Posted on May 16, 2021June 6, 2026 by ThrashMetalIQ — 2 Comments

Killer New First Press UK Thrash Metal Collection I Just Bought

In the video and listed below in this post is a thrash metal vinyl collection I just bought from a guy in the United Kingdom. All of these are first pressings of LPs from the 1980s and 1990s. Since the start of COVID-19, I have been buying collections more frequently without ever meeting the actual owner, at times never even talking to them. Instead, the deals are all worked out over email. So far, so good. All of the transactions have gone off without a hitch.

Here is a video of all of the awesome LPs I picked up on this awesome deal.

Photos

Here are some photos of some of my favorite LPs from this haul. One of my favorites is the cult classic “History Of A Time To Come” by Sabbat. The 2 Bolt Thrower “Warmaster” and “Realms Of Chaos” are both excellent and very hard to find as well. The rarest and most expensive album is the first press of Sadus “Illusions” album, which is self-released. I’m sure how many copies of that were pressed, but it wasn’t very many. It was later reissued as “Chemical Exposure” by Roadracer Records (also included in this collection). Also great was the Metallica “Ride The Lightning” 1987 reissue limited edition DMM master – super rare…I’ve never even had one of these before.

List OF All Titles

LP’S

Bolt-thrower In Battle there is no law. (LC7871)

Warmaster. (MOSH29)

Realm of Chaos (MOSH13)

D.R.I. 4 of a kind. (RR95381)

Death Angel The Ultra Violence. (FLAG14)

Exodus Fabulous Disaster. (MFN90)

Megadeth So Far, So Good, So What? (EST2053)

Metallica Master of Puppets (MFN60) (THIS IS THE LP).

Master of Puppets.(MFN60DM) (2 x 12”)

Ride the Lightning.(MFN27DM)

Napalm Death From enslavement to obliteration (MOSH8)

Harmony Corruption (MOSH1925)

Scum (MOSH3)

Nuclear Assault Handle With Care. (FLAG35)

Out of Order. (FLAG64)

Survive.(FLAG21)

Obituary The End Complete. (RC9201)

Paradise Lost Gothic (RED VINYL) – (VILE26)

S.O.D. Speak English or Die. (RR9725)

Sabbat. Dreamweaver.

History of a time to come 08-445516

Mourning has broken. NO162-1

Sadus. Illusions.(DTP2112)

Chemical Exposure (R09259)

Slayer. Hell Awaits (RR9795)

Live undead (RR9574)

Reign In Blood (LONLP34)

Relentless (NB3359) (black vinyl – this has never been opened it’s still sealed in. The cellophane cover)

Show No Mercy (RR9868)

South of Heaven (LONLP63)

Testament. Return of the Apocalyptic City (075678248719)

Venom. Possessed (MX8022)

Prime Evil (FLAG36)

Tear Your Soul Apart (MFLA950)

Various. Speed Kills, But Who’s Dying? (FLAG33)

HAIR BAND HARD ROCK STUFF

12” W.A.S.P. – SCREAM UNTIL YOU LIKE IT (12CL458)

12” W.A.S.P. – ANIMAL

W.A.S.P. – W.A.S.P. (EJ240195)

W.A.S.P. – HEADLESS CHILDREN (EST2087)

W.A.S.P. – THE LAST COMMAND (UKWASP2)

MOTOTHEAD – BOMBER (BRON523)

MOTOTHEAD – ACE OF SPADES (BRON531)

MOTOTHEAD – ORGASMATRON (GWLP1)

Posted on May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 by ThrashMetalIQ — 1 Comment

Anthrax – Fistful Of Metal LP 1984 Roadrunner Records ‎RR 9873

“Fistful of Metal” was the first album by New York-based thrash metal band Anthrax and the only one to feature original singer Neil Turbin and original bass played Dan Lilker (Nuclear Assault, SOD, Brutal Truth). It was released in 1984 on Megaforce Records in the US and Music For Nations / Roadracer in Europe.

Full Album Vinyl Rip

I ripped this version from vinyl myself.

Fistful Of Metal Artwork

Tracklist

A1 Deathrider 3:30
A2 Metal Thrashing Mad 2:39
A3 I’m Eighteen 4:02
A4 Panic 3:58
A5 Subjugator 4:38
B1 Soldiers Of Metal 2:55
B2 Death From Above 5:06
B3 Anthrax 3:24
B4 Across The River 1:26
B5 Howling Furies 3:55

Credits

Bass Guitar – Dan Lilker*
Drums – Charlie Benante
Engineer [Assistant] – Alex Perialas
Executive-Producer – Jon Zazula
Lead Guitar – Dan Spitz
Producer – Carl Canedy
Rhythm Guitar – Scott Ian
Vocals – Neil Turbin

Posted on May 16, 2021June 1, 2026 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Sabbat – History Of A Time To Come LP 1987 Noise International ‎– N 0098

History of a Time to Come is the debut full-length album by the British thrash metal band Sabbat. Sabbat signed to Noise Records in late 1986 but was not allowed to execute the contract until their youngest member (Andy Sneap) turned 18.

History Of A Time to Come was recorded in Germany in 1987. The album was never an underground success and became a cult classic, but it never propelled the band anywhere near the heights reached by many other metal acts in the late 80s thrash heyday. Instead, the lyrics focused on themes of witchery and satanism.

The standout track is “For Those Who Died” which was later covered by the English black metal band Cradle Of Filth.

The band features guitarist Andy Sneap, who, in his formative years, became a prolific heavy metal producer and engineer, working with Testament, Ronnie James Dio, Megadeth, and Accept. Andy is currently a member of Judas Priest.

Sabbat – History Of A Time To Come LP 1987 Noise ‎– N 0098 (FULL ALBUM VINYL RIP)

“History Of A Time To Come” Album Artwork

Tracklisting

Andy Sneap and Martin Walkyier wrote all songs.

“Intro” – 2:00
“A Cautionary Tale” – 4:15
“Hosanna in Excelsis” – 4:00
“Behind the Crooked Cross” – 6:00
“Horned Is the Hunter” – 8:08
“I for an Eye” – 5:22
“For Those Who Died” – 6:25
“A Dead Man’s Robe” – 4:48
“The Church Bizarre” – 5:07

Sabbat Line Up

Martin Walkyier – vocals
Andy Sneap – lead guitar
Frazer Craske – bass
Simon Negus – drums

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by ThrashMetalIQ — 3 Comments

Great Heavy Metal / Classic Rock Collection I Bought Locally In Los Angeles

Obituary ‎– Cause Of Death LP 2010 Cargo Records ‎– RRCAR 8767-1

The video above is a collection I bought locally in Los Angeles from a girl whose boyfriend had gone back to Canada and didn’t return for many months. I paid a fair price for this collection, but got a way better deal that I would normally get buying from a collector that was trying to cash in (and there’s nothing wrong with that).

The average condition was a long way from near mint and was an average of “very good”. It was a mix of classic rock, hard rock, thrash metal, and punk.

Some of the standouts in the collection included:

Samhain ‎– November-Coming-Fire LP – 1986 Plan 9 ‎– PL9-07 VG/VG – this was an actual first press, it was difficult to tell with reading the runout matrix which is.

Matrix / Runout (A-side etchings): PL-9-07-A -Pa.1-86
Matrix / Runout (B-side etchings): PL-9-07-B -Pa.1-86
Matrix / Runout (Stamped on both sides, EDP is circled): MASTERED BY TRUTONE EDP
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): PL9-07-A
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): PL9-07-B

Autopsy ‎– Severed Survival LP 1989 Peaceville ‎– VILE 12 United Kingdom VG/VG – very rare – one of the first albums to come out on Peacevillle Records (1989) – which didn’t get on the map as a big underground label until the 1990s/

Black Flag ‎– Damaged LP 1981 SST Records ‎– 9502 w/ Anti-Parent Sticker

AC/DC ‎– Powerage LP 1978 Atlantic ‎– KSD 19180 CANADA *Red Translucent Vinyl VG

Metallica ‎– Master Of Puppets LP 1986 Elektra ‎– 96 04391 VG/VG Canada

Turbonegro ‎– Scandinavian Leather LP 2003 Epitaph ‎– 82031-1 VG/VG

Metallica ‎– Kill ‘Em All LP 1988 Elektra ‎– 96 07661 CANADA VG/VG

Deicide ‎– Deicide LP 2010 Cargo Records ‎– RRCAR 8744-1 GERMANY VG+/EX

Misfits ‎– Misfits LP 1988 Plan 9 ‎– PL9-09 VG/VG

Kiss ‎– Kiss LP 1974 Casablanca ‎– NB 9001 ‎VG/VG 1st Press Blue Label – with the alternate track list without “Kissin’ Time” – which was added on the 2nd pressing because the record company didn’t feel like there was “a hit”.

Obituary ‎– Cause Of Death LP 2010 Cargo Records ‎– RRCAR 8767-1 EUROPE VG/VG

Cannibal Corpse ‎– Eaten Back To Life LP 2015 Back On Black ‎BOBV140LP Blue VG+

Death ‎– Spiritual Healing LP 1990 Under One Flag ‎– FLAG 38 VG/VG UK

Do You Have A Collection Like This You Would Like To Sell?

There were also a large mix of more common classic rock albums that were great none-the-less!

If you have a collection like this I am always looking to buy, it doesn’t matter what state or country you live in – but if you are in LA we can meet locally, hit me up — I’d love to meet you and give you some money for your collection!

Posted on March 29, 2021June 6, 2026 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Great New Mini Collection Of Thrash Vinyl I Just Bought From Europe

Sodom – In The Sign Of Evil LP 1985 Devil's Game – DG-Nr. 001 Germany

People often ask me if I can buy record collections in Europe and the answer is “Yes, I Can.” This is a small collection of just 20 albums I brought from a collector in Europe and consists of the following:

Septic Death – Gore Story Yellow Vinyl VG+/VG+ Lost and Found Records
Septic Death – Now That I Have The Attention What Do I Do With It VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve Pusmort 0012-01D
E-X-E Stricken by Might VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sheet Axis LP 2
Sodom – Agent Orange VG+/VG+ Gatefold Sleeve Inner Lyric Sleeve SPV 08-7596
Dark Angel – Leave Scars VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve Flag 30
Misfits Earth – A.D./Wolfsblood VG+/VG+ Silver Label AG 0024
Mercyful Fate – Curse of the Pharaohs VG/VG+ Satans Nightmare SN 1001
Paradox – Heresy VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve SPV 08 – 7870 RO 9506 1
Realm – Endless War VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve RO 9509 1
Defiance – Product of Society VG+/VG+ RO 9504 1
Amulance – Feel the Pain VG+/VG+ SPV 08-9805
Bathory – Under the Sign of the Black Mark VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve Flag 11
Artillery – Terror Squad VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve Neat 1038
Onslaught – Power From Hell VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve Flag 7
Morbid Angel – Alters of Madness VG/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve Mosh11
Onslaught – The Force VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve Flag 1
Deathrow – Raging Steel VG+/VG+ N 0081
Whiplash – Power and Pain VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve RR 9718
Whiplash – Ticket to Mayhem VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sleeve RR 9596
Whiplash – Insult to Injury VG+/VG+ Inner Lyric Sheet RR 9482

While doing deals in Europe is slightly more complex than domestic deals, they can be done all the same. The last few have been done by email only. This buy was stated simply by the guy sending me the list above and this message, “Hi Jason, I’m in the UK and have a number of albums I am looking to sell. Please get in touch so we can discuss what I have to sell.”

The original owner sent me the photos below and I paid him via Paypal.

Posted on March 29, 2021June 6, 2026 by ThrashMetalIQ — 3 Comments

Rare 80s Thrash Metal Vinyl Collection I Just Bought From Europe

I bought This killer super-rare vinyl collection from a guy in Europe. The original owner contacted me through my blog, and we exchanged emails over a few weeks. It took a bit to get comfortable wiring thousands of dollars overseas to someone I didn’t know, but I always buy heavy metal records and CD collections, and I’ve never had an issue.

The embedded video is a walkthrough of everything included in this epic thrash metal collection, which consists of 177 albums. Included, were about 15 of them were non-thrash guitar nerd albums, so I removed them to stick to the thrash for this video.

Video Walkthru

Photo Gallery

Below is a photo gallery of some of the standouts, although most of them were pretty epic. The vinyl was at worst VG+, and quite a bit is EX / NM. The original owner stored all these albums in protective sleeves, so the album jacket quality is impressive, with 95% being VG+ to NM.

Unboxing Video

We filmed this video as I unboxed the album collection for the first time when it first arrived from Belgium.

So much suspense!

List Of Titles

I had a good idea of what titles were included in this collection, although to be honest, I was not 100% sure either! The original owner never compiled a list. He hand-wrote lists of the titles in this collection of paper and then emailed me photos. (see below)

Slayer ‎– Reign In Blood LP 1986 Def Jam Recordings ‎– 924 131-1 – Europe EX/EX

Metallica ‎– …And Justice For All LP 1988 Vertigo ‎– 836 062-1 EX/EX Holland

Metallica ‎– Ride The Lightning LP 1984 Roadrunner ‎– RR 9848 EX/VG+ Europe

Metallica ‎– Kill ‘Em All LP 1983 Roadrunner Records ‎– RR 9902 VG+/EX Netherlands

Metallica ‎– Metallica LP 1991 Vertigo ‎– 510 022-1 UK EX/EX

Metallica ‎– Master Of Puppets 2x LP Music For Nations ‎– MFN 60 DM EX/EX UK – Limited Edition Europe, 2x $% RPM – direct metal mastering

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL LIST AND MORE INFO ON THIS COLLECTION

Do you have a collection like this you are looking to sell? Contact me, I pay a lot of money for collections like this.

Posted on September 23, 2020August 28, 2022 by ThrashMetalIQ — 3 Comments

Killer New Golden Age Of Metal Vinyl Collection I Just Bought!

It’s really hard to find good heavy metal vinyl collections, this is a rare exception. I managed to pick this one up with someone in Pittsburgh who answered my ad seeking vinyl collections. I paid a pretty penny for this collection, but it’s well worth it as is all the vinyl is in near-mint condition and contains many HUGE TILES (most first press). Check out this video of the unboxing.

You could check out this page where I listed the contents of all these albums, they are from the golden age of metal circa 1984 to 1989. A lot of good thrash metal and some hard to find hair metal records.

Gallery Of Some Of The Best Records…

if you or anyone you know is looking to sell your heavy metal CDs or thrash, classic rock vinyl I am constantly looking to buy them, and I pay top dollar.

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Posted on May 11, 2019May 29, 2023 by INSANE THRASH ATTACK — Leave a comment

Dream Death – Back From The Dead LP 2012 Svart Records [Finland]

Rare Dream Death Demos Outtakes and More

Dream Death – Back From The Dead LP 2012 Svart Records [Finland] – This LP consists of Dream Death recordings done before the release of Journey Into Mystery on New Renaissance.

Official re-release of their demos. Comes with twenty pages booklet, lyrics, photos, flyers, etc.
Tracks 1-6 were taken from the ’86 Dream Death demo.
Tracks 7-11 were taken from the ’86 More Graveyard Delving demo.
Tracks 12-14 were taken from the ’88 Ode to Sorrow demo.
The CD only features thirteen tracks; the songs “Journey into Mystery” and “Back from the Dead” have been combined, though the song list explicitly lists them as different tracks.

Limited Quantity Available

1000 copies pressed total:
650 copies on black vinyl [this entry]
350 copies on white vinyl with red speckles

Double LP in a gatefold jacket with newly commissioned artwork by Martin Hanford, housed in a slipcase with vintage flyer artwork. Includes an 8-page booklet with lyrics and liner notes.

Posted on May 9, 2019January 15, 2022 by ThrashMetalIQ — 2 Comments

Overkill – Feel The Fire LP 1985 Megaforce Records – MRI 1469

Posted on May 8, 2019May 29, 2023 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Born To Metalize – 1984 Heavy Metal Compilation by Megaforce Records

Metal Compilation With Hades, The Beast, Tortured Dog, Sneak Attack from Megaforce 1984

Born To Metalize is a compilation issued in the very early days of Megaforce; it had a bunch of bands that never really did anything; perhaps the biggest of these obscure metal bands was Hades, which would later sign with Combat Records. I’m not sure what happened to the rest.

Listen To Born To Metalize

Tracklist

A1 – Unknown Artist Intro – One Night In Old Bridge 0:38
A2 – The Beast – Randall Flagg 3:20
A3 – The Beast – Is This Life 2:44
A4 – The Beast – The Shape 3:15
A5 – Sneak Attack – Ultrasonic Metal 4:25
A6 – Sneak Attack – Dirty Harry – (The Enforcer) 4:50
A7 – Sneak Attack – Sneak Attack 3:50
B1 – Tortured Dog – Can’t Run From Evil 4:25
B2 – Tortured – Dog Witch Hunter 3:41
B3 – Tortured Dog – Tortured Dog 4:14
B4 – Hades – Rogues March 4:14
B5 – Hades – Gloomy Sunday 5:27

Credits

Recorded At – Music America Studios, Rochester
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Manufactured By – Megaforce Records, Inc.
Marketed By – Important Record Distributors, Inc.

Photos

List OF All Titles

HAIR BAND HARD ROCK STUFF

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Full Album Vinyl Rip

Fistful Of Metal Artwork

Tracklist

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Sabbat – History Of A Time To Come LP 1987 Noise ‎– N 0098 (FULL ALBUM VINYL RIP)

“History Of A Time To Come” Album Artwork

Tracklisting

Sabbat Line Up

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Video Walkthru

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Gallery Of Some Of The Best Records…

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Rare Dream Death Demos Outtakes and More

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Metal Compilation With Hades, The Beast, Tortured Dog, Sneak Attack from Megaforce 1984

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