Metallica - Kill 'Em All [deluxe reissue]

Reissued: 16 April 2016

The Original Album | Related Releases | The Reissues | The Vaults | Extras | What's Missing? | My Thoughts

The Original Album

Notes:

• The album was originally released 25 July 1983 on Megaforce Records in the U.S. (MRI 069) and Music For Nations in the U.K. (MFN 7). [W3]
• It was produced by Paul Curcio. [W3]
• It was recorded at Music America Studios in Rochester, New York, U.S.A. from 10 to 27 May 1983. [W3]

Personnel:

• James Hetfield - Vocals / Rhythm Guitar
• Kirk Hammett - Lead Guitar
• Cliff Burton - Bass
• Lars Ulrich - Drums

Songs:

• Hit The Lights - Although credited to James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, the song actually pre-dates James meeting Lars. It was first performed by Leather Charm, the band James and Ron McGovney played in prior to Metallica forming. Lyrically the song follows the common early 80's trope of many New Wave of British Heavy Metals bands, singing about playing heavy metal and entertaining fans. [W17|M3]
• The Four Horseman - <information coming soon> [??]
• Motorbreath - <information coming soon> [??]
• Jump In The Fire - <information coming soon> [??]
• (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth - <information coming soon> [??]
• Whiplash - <information coming soon> [??]
• Phantom Lord - <information coming soon> [??]
• No Remorse - <information coming soon> [??]
• Seek & Destroy - <information coming soon> [??]
• Metal Militia - <information coming soon> [??]

Formats:

12" Vinyl / Cassette [Megaforce Records (MRI 069) / Megaforce Records (MRIT 069)]

Notes:

Tracks:

Side A

1. Metallica - Hit The Lights (4:17)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
2. Metallica - The Four Horsemen (7:13)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - Motorbreath (3:08)
• Author(s): James Hetfield.
4. Metallica - Jump In The Fire (4:41)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth (4:14)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton.
6. Metallica - Whiplash (4:09)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Side B

7. Metallica - Phantom Lord (5:02)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
8. Metallica - No Remorse (6:26)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
9. Metallica - Seek & Destroy (6:55)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
10. Metallica - Metal Militia (5:11)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 51:20

CD [Megaforce Records (MRI CD 069)]

Notes:

• First CD issue in was in April 1987. [D5]

Tracks:

Disc 1

1. Metallica - Hit The Lights (4:17)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
2. Metallica - The Four Horsemen (7:13)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - Motorbreath (3:08)
• Author(s): James Hetfield.
4. Metallica - Jump In The Fire (4:41)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth (4:14)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton.
6. Metallica - Whiplash (4:09)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
7. Metallica - Phantom Lord (5:02)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
8. Metallica - No Remorse (6:26)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
9. Metallica - Seek & Destroy (6:55)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
10. Metallica - Metal Militia (5:11)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 51:20

Related Releases

These are singles, E.P.s, and compilation appearances from the time period.

• The "Whiplash" E.P. was originally released 20 January 1984 in the U.S. on Megaforce Records (MRS-04). [W14]
• The "Jump In The Fire" single was originally released 20 January 1984 on Music For Nations in the U.K. (12 KUT-105). [W13]

The Reissues

Notes:

• The reissues were remastered by Howie Weinberg at Howie Weinberg Mastering. [D4]
• Interestingly, any demos, live recordings, or video footage recorded prior to the recording of the "Kill 'Em All" album have not been included. It has been speculated this is due to them being held back for the intended collection of early demos that has yet to see the light of day. [??]

Formats:

12" Vinyl / CD / Digital [Blackened Recordings (BLCKND003R-1) | Blackened Recordings (BLCKND003R-2) | Blackened Recordings (No Serial)]

Notes:

Tracks:

Side A (12" Vinyl)

1. Metallica - Hit The Lights [2016 Remaster] (4:15)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
2. Metallica - The Four Horsemen [2016 Remaster] (7:12)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - Motorbreath [2016 Remaster] (3:07)
• Author(s): James Hetfield.
4. Metallica - Jump In The Fire [2016 Remaster] (4:41)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth [2016 Remaster] (4:14)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton.
6. Metallica - Whiplash [2016 Remaster] (4:08)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Side B (12" Vinyl)

7. Metallica - Phantom Lord [2016 Remaster] (5:01)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
8. Metallica - No Remorse [2016 Remaster] (6:26)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
9. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [2016 Remaster] (6:54)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
10. Metallica - Metal Militia [2016 Remaster] (5:11)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 51:14

Deluxe Reissue Boxed Set - Vinyl, CD, DVD / Digital [Blackened Recordings (BLCKND003RD-1) | Blackened Recordings (No Serial)]

Notes:

Tracks:

(01) Kill 'Em All (Remastered)

12" Vinyl & CD | Digital

Notes

Side A (12" Vinyl)

1. Metallica - Hit The Lights [2016 Remaster] (4:15)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
2. Metallica - The Four Horsemen [2016 Remaster] (7:12)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - Motorbreath [2016 Remaster] (3:07)
• Author(s): James Hetfield.
4. Metallica - Jump In The Fire [2016 Remaster] (4:41)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth [2016 Remaster] (4:14)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton.
6. Metallica - Whiplash [2016 Remaster] (4:08)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Side B (12" Vinyl)

7. Metallica - Phantom Lord [2016 Remaster] (5:01)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
8. Metallica - No Remorse [2016 Remaster] (6:26)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
9. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [2016 Remaster] (6:54)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
10. Metallica - Metal Militia [2016 Remaster] (5:11)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 51:14

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(02) Jump In The Fire (Remastered Single)

12" Vinyl Picture Disc | Digital

Notes

Side A (12" Vinyl)

1. Metallica - Jump In The Fire [2016 Remaster] (4:41)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Side B (12" Vinyl)

2. Metallica - Seek & Destroy ['Live' at The Automatt, 29 October 1983 / 2016 Remaster] (7:02)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - Phantom Lord ['Live' at The Automatt, 29 October 1983 / 2016 Remaster] (4:53)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 16:37

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(03) Rough Mixes From Lars' Vault & The Whiplash E.P. Tracks

CD | Digital

Notes

1. Metallica - Motorbreath [Rough Mix, May 1983] (3:13)
• Author(s): James Hetfield.
2. Metallica - Hit The Lights [Rough Mix, May 1983] (4:21)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth [Rough Mix, May 1983] (4:28)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton.
4. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [Rough Mix, May 1983] (6:56)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - Phantom Lord [Rough Mix, May 1983] (5:04)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
6. Metallica - Whiplash [Rough Mix, May 1983] (4:15)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
7. Metallica - The Four Horsemen [Rough Mix, May 1983] (7:12)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
8. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [Not 'Live' At The Automatt, 29 October 1983] (6:59)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
9. Metallica - Phantom Lord [Not 'Live' At The Automatt, 29 October 1983] (4:49)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
10. Metallica - Jump In The Fire [2016 Remaster] (4:43)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
11. Metallica - Whiplash [Special Neckbrace Remix / 2016 Remaster] (4:10)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
12. Metallica - Seek & Destroy ['Live' At The Automatt, 29 October 1983 / 2016 Remaster] (7:03)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
13. Metallica - Phantom Lord ['Live' At The Automatt, 29 October 1983 / 2016 Remaster] (4:53)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 68:12

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(04) Live At The Keystone, Palo Alto, California (October 31st, 1983)

CD | Digital

Notes

• This was the first date of the 2nd leg of Metallica's first ever national tour, supporting U.K. metal band Raven. Raven had just released the album All For One, hence the tour being named the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour'. [??]
• Metallica was already using live shows to try out new material. Just 8 days prior they had recorded demos of the four new songs played at this show - songs that would be featured on their second album. These demos were released on the Ride The Lightning deluxe reissue. [??]

1. Metallica - Hit The Lights [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (4:25)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
2. Metallica - The Four Horsemen [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (7:29)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - Jump In The Fire [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (4:59)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
4. Metallica - Fight Fire With Fire [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (5:36)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - Ride The Lightning [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (7:54)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
6. Metallica - Phantom Lord [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (5:34)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
7. Metallica - When Hell Freezes Over [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (9:09)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
8. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (7:22)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
9. Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (2:34)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton.
10. Metallica - Whiplash [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (5:48)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
11. Metallica - Creeping Death [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (7:48)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / James Hetfield / Kirk Hammett / Lars Ulrich.
12. Metallica - Kirk Hammett Guitar Solo [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (2:40)
• Written / arranged by Kirk Hammett.
13. Metallica - Metal Militia [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (7:45)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 79:08

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(05) Live At J Bees Rock III, Middletown, New York (January 20th, 1984)

CD | Digital

Notes

• Winding up the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour' with Raven, this was the 3rd to last show before the band headed to Europe in early February to support Venom on the '7 Dates Of Hell Tour'. [??]
• This show was a month to the day before Metallica entered Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark to record what would become Ride The Lightning. [D4]

1. Metallica - The Four Horsemen [Live, 20 January 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at J Bees Rock III, Middletown, New York, U.S.A.] (5:46)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
2. Metallica - Jump In The Fire [Live, 20 January 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at J Bees Rock III, Middletown, New York, U.S.A.] (5:13)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - Fight Fire With Fire [Live, 20 January 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at J Bees Rock III, Middletown, New York, U.S.A.] (5:32)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich
4. Metallica - Ride The Lightning [Live, 20 January 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at J Bees Rock III, Middletown, New York, U.S.A.] (7:13)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - Phantom Lord [Live, 20 January 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at J Bees Rock III, Middletown, New York, U.S.A.] (5:21)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
6. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [Live, 20 January 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at J Bees Rock III, Middletown, New York, U.S.A.] (7:43)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
7. Metallica - Whiplash [Live, 20 January 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at J Bees Rock III, Middletown, New York, U.S.A.] (6:35)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 43:30

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(06) Live At Espace Balard, Paris, France (February 9th, 1984)

12" Vinyl | Digital

Notes

• This was the 4th show supporting Venom on the '7 Dates Of Hell Tour'. [??]
• This show was 11 days before Metallica entered Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark to record what would become Ride The Lightning. [D4]

Side A (12" Vinyl)

1. Ennio Morricone - The Ecstasy Of Gold [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (3:46)
• Author(s): Ennio Morricone.
• Originally released by Ennio Morricone in 1966 on the "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)".
2. Metallica - Hit The Lights [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (4:17)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - The Four Horsemen [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (7:26)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
4. Metallica - Jump In The Fire [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (4:42)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Side B (12" Vinyl)

5. Metallica - Phantom Lord [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (4:48)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
6. Metallica - No Remorse [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (6:24)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
7. Metallica - Ride The Lightning [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (6:26)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Side C (12" Vinyl)

8. Metallica - Motorbreath [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (3:05)
• Author(s): James Hetfield.
9. Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (3:12)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton.
10. Metallica - Whiplash [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (9:08)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Side D (12" Vinyl)

11. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (7:21)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
12. Metallica - Metal Militia [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (7:49)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

Length: 63:29

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(07) Interview & Radio IDs

CD

Notes

1. Metal Forces Magazine Interview with Lars [January 1984] (70:08)
• Interview conducted by .
2. Radio IDs with Lars, James & Cliff [February 1984] (1:10)
• Interview conducted by .

Length: 72:19

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(08) Live At The Metro, Chicago, Illinois (August 12th, 1983)

DVD

Notes

• Concert footage produced by and directed by Tobe Hilbe, This Town Productions, West Hollywood, California, U.S.A. [??]
• DVD authoring and video fixes by David May. [??]
• Wikipedia has this show dated as the 13th of August 1983. [??]
• Parts of this DVD were previously released in November 1987 on the "Cliff 'Em All" home video release. [??]

1. Metallica - Hit The Lights [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (?:??)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
• This track contains no audio as "We assume someone forgot to hit 'Record' on the tape deck".
2. Metallica - The Four Horsemen [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (?:??)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
• This track contains no audio as "We assume someone forgot to hit 'Record' on the tape deck".
3. Metallica - Jump In The Fire [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (?:??)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
• The audio on this track cuts in mid-track as "Someone finally hit 'Record' about halfway through the song".
4. Metallica - Phantom Lord [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (6:20)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - No Remorse [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (6:58)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
6. Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (4:20)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton.
7. Metallica - Whiplash [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (4:39)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
8. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (7:34)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
9. Metallica - Kirk Hammett Guitar Solo [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (3:22)
• Written / arranged by Kirk Hammett.
10. Metallica - Metal Militia [Live, 12 August 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Metro, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.] (8:21)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.

The Vaults

This is a list of shows released as Official Vault Bootlegs on LiveMetallica.com relative to the period.

• Live At The Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, Ohio (December 18th, 1983) [??]

Extras

This is a list of extras such as promotional only items with exclusive tracks related to the reissue.

Metallica - Fifth Member Exclusive Deluxe Box Set Sampler / Kill/Ride Deluxe Edition 14-Track Sampler

Digital (MP3 / 320kbps)

Notes

• The sampler was released on 5 April 2016 exclusively to members of the MetClub Fan Club. [D2a/b]
• It was released in two different formats - a four track verion titled Fifth Member Exclusive Deluxe Box Set Sampler and a fourteen track version titled Kill/Ride Deluxe Edition 14-Track Sampler. [D2a/b]
• The Metallica website noted "Deluxe Box Sets of Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning will be hitting the streets on April 15 containing vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, books, toasters, sandwiches and much more. Much of the audio has come from the band's personal collections and has never been made available until now. We've put together a little sampler for Fifth Members... two tracks that are included in the deluxe sets [the four track version] / 12 tracks that cover nearly each disc in the sets [the fourteen track version] and two tracks that hit the cutting room floor.". [D2a/b]
• Two tracks, rough mixes of 'Blitkrieg' and 'Am I Evil?', are exclusive to these samplers. [D2a/b]

The Four Track Version

1. Metallica - Phantom Lord [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (4:48)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
2. Metallica - Ride The Lightning [Garage Demo, 1983] (7:33)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
3. Metallica - Blitzkrieg [Rough Mix, March 1984] (3:38)
• Author(s): Brian Ross / Ian Jones / Jim Sirotto.
• Originally released by Blitzkrieg in 1981 on the "Buried Alive" single.
4. Metallica - Am I Evil? [Rough Mix, March 1984] (7:54)
• Author(s): Brian Tatler / Sean Harris.
• Originally released by Diamond Head in 1980 on the "Lightning To The Nations" album.

 

The Fourteen Track Version

1. Metallica - Blitzkrieg [Rough Mix, March 1984] (3:38)
• Author(s): Brian Ross / Ian Jones / Jim Sirotto.
• Originally released by Blitzkrieg in 1981 on the "Buried Alive" single.
2. Metallica - Motorbreath [Rough Mix, May 1983] (3:13)
• Author(s): James Hetfield.
3. Metallica - Am I Evil? [Rough Mix, March 1984] (7:54)
• Author(s): Brian Tatler / Sean Harris.
• Originally released by Diamond Head in 1980 on the "Lightning To The Nations" album.
4. Metallica - The Four Horsemen [2016 Remaster] (7:12)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
5. Metallica - Fade To Black [Live, 17 August 1985, on the 'Monsters Of Rock 1985', at Castle Donington, Leicestershire, England, U.K.] (7:08)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / James Hetfield / Kirk Hammett / Lars Ulrich.
6. Metallica - Phantom Lord [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (4:48)
• Author(s): Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
7. Metallica - Ride The Lightning [Garage Demo, 1983] (7:33)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / Dave Mustaine / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
8. Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls [Live, 10 March 1985, on the 'Ride The Lightning Tour', at The Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.] (4:29)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
9. Metallica - Seek & Destroy [Live, 9 February 1984, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at Espace Balard, Paris, France] (7:21)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
10. Metallica - Creeping Death [2016 Remaster] (6:35)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / James Hetfield / Kirk Hammett / Lars Ulrich.
11. Metallica - Whiplash [Live, 20 December 1984, on the 'Bang That Head That Doesn't Bang Tour', at The Lyceum Theatre, London, England, U.K.] (4:35)
• Author(s): James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich.
12. Metallica - Am I Evil? [Live, 15 March 1985, on the 'Ride The Lightning Tour', at The Kabuki Theatre, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.] (3:34)
• Author(s): Brian Tatler / Sean Harris.
• Originally released by Diamond Head in 1980 on the "Lightning To The Nations" album.
13. Metallica - Creeping Death [Live, 31 October 1983, on the 'Kill 'Em All For One Tour', at The Keystone, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.] (7:48)
• Author(s): Cliff Burton / James Hetfield / Kirk Hammett / Lars Ulrich.
14. Metallica - Motorbreath [Live, 15 March 1985, on the 'Ride The Lightning Tour', at The Kabuki Theatre, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.] (3:02)
• Author(s): James Hetfield.

What's Missing?

This is a list of all 'officially' released items that could potentially been included with the reissues. For reasons unknown they were omitted.

Studio Recordings

• A vinyl replica of the original "Whiplash" single. [D3]
• There are a number of early demos and rehearsal recordings from the pre-Kill 'Em All period that have not been included. These are listed on the No Life 'Til Leather demo page.

Live Recordings

• There are a number of early live recordinigs from the pre-Kill 'Em All period that have not been included. These are listed on the No Life 'Til Leather demo page.

My Thoughts

A summary of my thoughts.

The Original Album

The Reissues

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Reference(s):

Metallica.com

• M2 - Kill 'Em All
• M3 - Hit The Lights

Discogs

• D2a - Metallica - Fifth Member Exclusive Deluxe Box Set Sampler
• D2b - Metallica - Kill/Ride Deluxe Edition 14-Track Sampler
• D3 - Metallica - Whiplash
• D5 - Metallica - Kill 'Em All

Wikipedia

• W3 - Kill 'Em All
• W10 - List of Metallica concert tours
• W13 - Jump in the Fire
• W14 - Whiplash (Metallica song)
• W15 - The Automatt