Tracklist
| A1 | Fight Fire With Fire | 4:44 |
| A2 | Ride The Lightning | 6:36 |
| A3 | For Whom The Bell Tolls | 5:10 |
| A4 | Fade To Black | 6:56 |
| B1 | Trapped Under Ice | 4:03 |
| B2 | Escape | 4:23 |
| B3 | Creeping Death | 6:36 |
| B4 | The Call Of Ktulu | 8:52 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Manufactured By – WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
- Distributed By – WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
- Pressed By – Cinram
- Mixed At – Sweet Silence Studios
- Published By – Creeping Death Music
Credits
- Bass – Cliff Burton
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Engineer – Flemming Rasmussen
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammet*
- Producer – Metallica
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
Notes
Promotional copies have a post-manufacture gold foil WEA stamp in English and French on the back cover.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 07559603961
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix Label Side A): ST-E-60396-1-A
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix Label Side B): ST-E-60396-1-B
- Matrix / Runout (Etched runout Side A): 96.03961 A1
- Matrix / Runout (Etched runout Side B): 96.03961.B1
- Pressing Plant ID (On labels, below catalog number): CR
- Rights Society: ASCAP
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI 769 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album) | Megaforce Records | MRI 769 | US | 1984 |
| 016 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Takt Music | 016 | Poland | 1991 |
| 838 140-9 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (CD, Album, RE) | Ukrainian Records, Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 140-9 | Ukraine | 2008 |
| 838 140-1, none | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album, Unofficial) | Vertigo , PolyGram , Phonogram | 838 140-1, none | Russia | 1994 |
| 193374 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, RE) | New Electric Way | 193374 | France | 1986 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Fight Fire With Fire |
| A2 | Ride The Lightning |
| A3 | For Whom The Bell Tolls |
| A4 | Fade To Black |
| B1 | Trapped Under Ice |
| B2 | Escape |
| B3 | Creeping Death |
| B4 | The Call Of Ktulu |
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: ZAiKS
- Rights Society: BIEM
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI 769 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album) | Megaforce Records | MRI 769 | US | 1984 |
| 016 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Takt Music | 016 | Poland | 1991 |
| 838 140-9 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (CD, Album, RE) | Ukrainian Records, Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 140-9 | Ukraine | 2008 |
| 838 140-1, none | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album, Unofficial) | Vertigo , PolyGram , Phonogram | 838 140-1, none | Russia | 1994 |
| 193374 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, RE) | New Electric Way | 193374 | France | 1986 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Fight Fire With FireWritten-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
4:44 |
| 2 | Ride The LightningWritten-By – Burton*, Mustaine*, Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
6:36 |
| 3 | For Whom The Bell TollsWritten-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
5:10 |
| 4 | Fade To BlackWritten-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
6:56 |
| 5 | Trapped Under IceWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
4:03 |
| 6 | EscapeWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
4:23 |
| 7 | Creeping DeathWritten-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
6:36 |
| 8 | The Call Of KtuluWritten-By – Burton*, Mustaine*, Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
8:52 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – CBS/Sony Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Metallica
- Copyright (c) – Metallica
- Published By – Creeping Death Music
- Recorded At – Sweet Silence Studios
- Mixed At – Sweet Silence Studios
- Marketed By – Masterdisk
- Designed At – AD Artists
- Manufactured By – CBS/Sony Group Inc.
Credits
- A&R [A&R Coordination] – Michael Alago
- Bass – Cliff Burton
- Booking [Agency Representation] – Ian Sales, Marsha Vlasic, Neil Warnock
- Design [Cover Design] – AD Artists
- Design Concept [Cover Concept] – Metallica
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Engineer – Flemming Rasmussen
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Legal [Legal Representation] – Peter Paterno
- Liner Notes [Japanese Liner Notes] – Hiro Arishima
- Management – Q Prime Inc.
- Photography By [Backcover: Cliff] – Harold O
- Photography By [Backcover: James] – Rick Brackett
- Photography By [Backcover: Kirk] – Rick Brackett
- Photography By [Backcover: Lars] – Pete Cronin
- Photography By [Colour Miniposter] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Inner: B&W Group] – Fin Costello
- Photography By [Inner: Dressing Room] – Robert Hoetink
- Photography By [Inner: Live Pix Group] – Anthony D. Sommella
- Producer – Metallica
- Producer [Metallica Assisted By] – Flemming Rasmussen, Mark Whitaker
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
Notes
Japanese first CD pressing on CBS / Sony. Packaged in standard jewelcase with white coloured tray including four page booklet, colour miniposter and black and white fold out insert with original lyrics, credits and photos on one side and Japanese liner notesplus translated lyrics and credits on the other side.
A first press version of the release contains "2500¥" printed on obi and "CSR" mould stamp on a disc. Other variations are repress.
Recorded and mixed at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark during Spring 1984.
Mastered at Masterdisk.
Lyrics © (published by) 1984 Creeping Death Music, ASCAP
In booklet (final page)
℗ © Metallica. /Manufactured by CBS/Sony Group Inc. (Tokyo Japan)
On traycard:
℗ 1984 Metallica
© 1984 Metallica
Manufactured by CBS/Sony Group Inc. (Tokyo Japan)
CBS/Sony Records, a Division of CBS Sony Group Inc.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned (From Traycard And Obi)): 4988009629155
- Barcode (Text (On Traycard And Obi)): 4 988009 629155
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 (Mirrored)): DPA-708 1
- Other (Variant 1: In Clear Mould Ring (Mirrored)): S M J
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 (Mirrored)): DPA-708-1 1
- Other (Variant 2: In Clear Mould Ring): CSR
- Rights Society: JASRAC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI 769 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album) | Megaforce Records | MRI 769 | US | 1984 |
| 016 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Takt Music | 016 | Poland | 1991 |
| 838 140-9 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (CD, Album, RE) | Ukrainian Records, Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 140-9 | Ukraine | 2008 |
| 838 140-1, none | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album, Unofficial) | Vertigo , PolyGram , Phonogram | 838 140-1, none | Russia | 1994 |
| 193374 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, RE) | New Electric Way | 193374 | France | 1986 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Fight Fire With Fire | 4:45 |
| 2 | Ride The LightningWritten-By – Mustaine* |
6:36 |
| 3 | For Whom The Bell Tolls | 5:09 |
| 4 | Fade To Black | 6:57 |
| 5 | Trapped Under Ice | 4:04 |
| 6 | Escape | 4:23 |
| 7 | Creeping Death | 6:36 |
| 8 | The Call Of KtuluBass [Lead Bass] – Cliff BurtonWritten-By – Mustaine* |
8:53 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Communications Inc.
- Record Company – Warner Communications
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Creeping Death Music
- Published By – Creeping Death Music
- Manufactured By – WEA Manufacturing Inc.
- Recorded At – Sweet Silence Studios
- Mixed At – Sweet Silence Studios
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
- Pressed By – Allied Record Company
- Glass Mastered At – Specialty Records Corporation
Credits
- A&R [Coordinator] – Michael Alago
- Bass – Cliff Burton
- Booking [Agency Representation] – ATI , Ian Sales, Marsha Vlasic, Neil Warnock
- Cover [Design] – Ad Artists
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Engineer – Flemming Rasmussen
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Legal [Representation] – Peter Paterno
- Management – Q Prime Inc.
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
- Photography By [Back Cover, Cliff] – Harold O
- Photography By [Back Cover, James] – Rick Brackett
- Photography By [Back Cover, Kirk] – Rick Brackett
- Photography By [Back Cover, Lars] – Pete Cronin
- Photography By [Inner Sleeve, B&W Group] – Fin Costello
- Photography By [Inner Sleeve, Dressing Room] – Robert Hoetink
- Photography By [Inner Sleeve, Live Pix Group] – Anthony D. Sommella
- Producer [Assistant] – Flemming Rasmussen, Mark Whitaker
- Producer, Design Concept [Cover] – Metallica
- Vocals, Rhythm Guitar – James Hetfield
- Written-By – Burton* (tracks: 1 to 4, 7, 8), Hetfield*, Hammett* (tracks: 4 to 7), Ulrich*
Notes
Recorded and mixed at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark, during spring 1984.(P)©1984 Elektra/Asylum Records, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10019,
9229 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90069/A Division of Warner Communications.,Inc.,
Catalog number 9 60396-2 on spine.
Catalog number 60396-2 on back cover, booklet, and compact disc.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 7559 60396 2 8
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 1): ARC 2 60396-2 SRC=08 *M1 S5
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 2): 2 60396-2 SRC=07
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 3): 2 60396-2 SRC=08 M2S5
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 4): 2 60396-2 SRC=09 M4S1
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 5): 2 60396-2 SRC=09 M4S4
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 6): 60396-2 SRC-01
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 7): 2 60396-2 SRC=09 M1S11
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 8): 2 60396-2 SRC-03 M2 S1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 9): 2 60396-2 SRC=09 M1S17
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI 769 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album) | Megaforce Records | MRI 769 | US | 1984 |
| 016 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Takt Music | 016 | Poland | 1991 |
| 838 140-9 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (CD, Album, RE) | Ukrainian Records, Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 140-9 | Ukraine | 2008 |
| 838 140-1, none | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album, Unofficial) | Vertigo , PolyGram , Phonogram | 838 140-1, none | Russia | 1994 |
| 193374 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, RE) | New Electric Way | 193374 | France | 1986 |
Tracklist
| 1 | Flight Fire with fire |
| 2 | Ride The lightning |
| 3 | For Whom The Bell Tolls |
| 4 | Fade to black |
| 5 | Trapped under ice |
| 6 | Escape |
| 7 | Creeping death |
| 8 | The call of ktulu |
Notes
Unofficial China editionMisprint of track one
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 987883981300
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI 769 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album) | Megaforce Records | MRI 769 | US | 1984 |
| 016 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Takt Music | 016 | Poland | 1991 |
| 838 140-9 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (CD, Album, RE) | Ukrainian Records, Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 140-9 | Ukraine | 2008 |
| 838 140-1, none | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (LP, Album, Unofficial) | Vertigo , PolyGram , Phonogram | 838 140-1, none | Russia | 1994 |
| 193374 | Metallica | Ride The Lightning (Cass, Album, RE) | New Electric Way | 193374 | France | 1986 |

