Greatest Hits: Back to the Start

~ Release by Megadeth (see all versions of this release, 11 available)

Tracklist

1CD
#TitleRatingLength
1Holy Wars… The Punishment Due
assistant engineer:
Lance Dean (in 2004)
engineer:
Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
producer:
Dave Mustaine
mixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
assistant editor:
Scott Harrison (editor)
editor:
Lance Dean
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza (from 1989 until 1990)
electric bass guitar:
David Ellefson (from 1989 until 1990)
electric guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) (from 1989 until 1990) and Dave Mustaine (from 1989 until 1990)
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine (from 1989 until 1990)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2004, in 2005)
recorded at:
Rumbo Recorders in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1989 until 1990)
recording of:
Holy Wars… The Punishment Due (from 1989 until 1990)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Mustaine Music (in 1990), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1990) and Theory Music (in 1990)
56:33
2In My Darkest Hour
assistant engineer:
Lance Dean
engineer:
Ralph Patlan
producer:
Dave Mustaine
mixer:
Dave Mustaine and Ralph Patlan
assistant editor:
Scott Harrison (editor)
editor:
Lance Dean
acoustic guitar, electric guitar and electric guitar [Lead Guitar]:
Dave Mustaine and Jeff Young (US ex-Megadeth guitarist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Chuck Behler
electric bass guitar [Bass Guitar] and background vocals:
David Ellefson
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2005)
recording of:
In My Darkest Hour
lyricist:
David Ellefson and Dave Mustaine
composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Elfsong Music (in 1988), Mustaine Music (in 1988), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1988) and Theory Music (in 1988)
3.56:26
3Peace Sells
engineer:
Randy Burns (Producer / Engineer) and Casey McMackin
producer:
Randy Burns (Producer / Engineer) and Dave Mustaine
assistant mixer:
Stan Katayama
mixer:
Paul Lani, Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
bass guitar [bass guitars] and background vocals [back-up vocals]:
David Ellefson (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
drums (drum set):
Gar Samuelson (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
guitar family [lead and rhythm guitars]:
Dave Mustaine (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20) and Chris Poland (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
vocals:
Dave Mustaine (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1986) and Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2005)
recorded at:
MadDog Studios (Venice (Los Angeles), 1980–1996) in Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20), Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20), Rock Steady Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20) and Track Record Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
mixed at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Peace Sells (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
arranger:
Megadeth
publisher:
Mustaine Music (in 1986), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1986) and Theory Music (in 1986)
3.054:03
4Sweating Bullets
additional engineer:
Micajah Ryan
assistant engineer and assistant mixer:
Fred Kelly Jr.
engineer and mixer:
Max Norman
producer:
Dave Mustaine and Max Norman
bass guitar:
David Ellefson
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza
guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
background vocals:
David Ellefson, Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Nick Menza
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
remixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1992, in 2005) and Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2004)
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, California, United States (from 1992-01-06 until 1992-04-28)
recording of:
Sweating Bullets (in 2004)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Mustaine Music (in 1992), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1992) and Theory Music (in 1992)
3.55:27
5Angry Again
engineer and mixer:
Max Norman
producer:
Dave Mustaine and Max Norman
bass guitar:
David Ellefson
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza
guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2005)
recording of:
Angry Again
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Mustaine Music
3.63:47
6À tout le monde
assistant engineer:
Bruce Jacoby (drum technician) and Mike Tacci
producer and mixer:
Dave Mustaine and Max Norman
bass guitar:
David Ellefson
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza
guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
background vocals:
David Ellefson, Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Nick Menza
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
remixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Hangar 18 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
remix of:
À tout le monde (original stereo mix) by Megadeth
recording of:
À tout le monde
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Dave Mustaine Music, Mustaine Music (in 1994) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1994)
4.354:25
7Trust
assistant engineer:
Lance Dean (in 2004)
engineer:
Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
producer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004)
mixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
co-editor:
Bo Caldwell
editor:
Lance Dean, Scott Harrison (editor) and Keith Schreiber
acoustic guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo)
bass guitar:
David Ellefson
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza
guitar, guitar [lead guitar] and guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
background vocals:
David Ellefson, Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Nick Menza
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2004, in 2005)
additionally recorded at:
The Castle (Castle Recording Studios) in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
recorded at and mixed at:
The Tracking Room in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
remix of:
Trust (original stereo mix) by Megadeth
recording of:
Trust
lyricist:
Dave Mustaine
composer:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Adam Martin Music (in 1997), Mustaine Music (in 1997) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1997)
is based on:
Absolution
5:12
8Kill the King
engineer and mixer:
Bill Kennedy (recording engineer)
co-producer:
Bill Kennedy (recording engineer)
producer:
Dave Mustaine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2000) and Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2005)
recorded at and engineered at:
Scream Studios in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States, Studio A&M in Los Angeles, California, United States and The Saltmine in Mesa, Arizona, United States
recording of:
Kill the King
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Mustaine Music (in 2000) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 2000)
3:43
9Symphony of Destruction
additional engineer:
Micajah Ryan
assistant engineer and assistant mixer:
Fred Kelly Jr.
engineer and mixer:
Max Norman
producer:
Dave Mustaine and Max Norman
bass guitar:
David Ellefson
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza
guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
background vocals:
David Ellefson, Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Nick Menza
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
remixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1992, in 2005), Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2004), Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2004), Union Square Music Ltd. (for copyright use only, holding company of Union Square Music) (in 2018) and Universal Music Operations Ltd. (not for release label use! UK&IE subsidiary of UMG, legal name of Universal Music UK) (in 2018)
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, California, United States (from 1992-01-06 until 1992-04-28)
recording of:
Symphony of Destruction (in 2004)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Mustaine Music (in 1992), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1992) and Theory Music (in 1992)
3.84:07
10Mechanix
producer:
Karat Faye and Dave Mustaine
remixer:
Bill Kennedy (recording engineer) (in 2002)
remix of:
Mechanix (original stereo mix) by Megadeth
recording of:
Mechanix
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Einstein Music (publisher), Mustaine Music and Theory Music
version of:
The Mechanix
4:22
11Train of Consequences
assistant engineer:
Bruce Jacoby (drum technician) and Mike Tacci
producer and mixer:
Dave Mustaine and Max Norman
bass guitar:
David Ellefson
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza
guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
background vocals:
David Ellefson, Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Nick Menza
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
remixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Hangar 18 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
remix of:
Train of Consequences (original stereo mix) by Megadeth
recording of:
Train of Consequences
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Mustaine Music (in 1994) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1994)
23:33
12Wake Up Dead
engineer:
Randy Burns (Producer / Engineer) and Casey McMackin
producer:
Randy Burns (Producer / Engineer) and Dave Mustaine
assistant mixer:
Stan Katayama
mixer:
Paul Lani, Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
bass guitar [bass guitars] and background vocals [back-up vocals]:
David Ellefson (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
drums (drum set):
Gar Samuelson (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
guitar family [lead and rhythm guitars]:
Dave Mustaine (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20) and Chris Poland (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
additional vocals:
Mike Anderson (additional vocals on Megadeth's "Peace Sells…") (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20), David Ellefson (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20), Dave Mustaine (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20) and Paul Sudin (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
vocals:
Dave Mustaine (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1986) and Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2005)
recorded at:
MadDog Studios (Venice (Los Angeles), 1980–1996) in Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20), Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20), Rock Steady Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20) and Track Record Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
mixed at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Wake Up Dead (from 1986-02-15 until 1986-03-20)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
arranger:
Megadeth
publisher:
Mustaine Music (in 1986) and Theory Music (in 1986)
4.353:38
13Hangar 18
assistant engineer:
Lance Dean (in 2004)
engineer:
Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
producer:
Dave Mustaine
mixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
assistant editor:
Scott Harrison (editor)
editor:
Lance Dean
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza (from 1989 until 1990)
electric bass guitar:
David Ellefson (from 1989 until 1990)
electric guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) (from 1989 until 1990) and Dave Mustaine (from 1989 until 1990)
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine (from 1989 until 1990)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2004, in 2005)
recorded at:
Rumbo Recorders in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1989 until 1990)
recording of:
Hangar 18 (from 1989 until 1990)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Mustaine Music (in 1990), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1990) and Theory Music (in 1990)
35:12
14Dread and the Fugitive Mind
recording engineer and mixer:
Bill Kennedy (recording engineer)
assistant engineer:
Lance Dean, Greg Edenfield, Jay Goin and Mark Valentine
co-producer:
Bill Kennedy (recording engineer)
producer:
Dave Mustaine
bass guitar:
David Ellefson
drums (drum set):
Jimmy DeGrasso
guitar:
Dave Mustaine and Al Pitrelli
background vocals:
Al Pitrelli
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2000) and Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2005)
additionally recorded at:
Scream Studios in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States and The Saltmine Studio Oasis in Mesa, Arizona, United States
recorded at:
Henson Recording Studios (former A&M Studios) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Scream Studios in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States, Studio A&M in Los Angeles, California, United States and The Saltmine in Mesa, Arizona, United States
mixed at:
Henson Recording Studios (former A&M Studios) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and The Enterprise Studios (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, California, United States
engineered at:
Scream Studios in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States, Studio A&M in Los Angeles, California, United States and The Saltmine in Mesa, Arizona, United States
recording of:
Dread and the Fugitive Mind
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Mustaine Music (in 2000) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 2000)
44:24
15Skin o’ My Teeth
producer:
Dave Mustaine and Max Norman
remixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1992, in 2005) and Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2004)
recording of:
Skin o’ My Teeth (in 2004)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
33:16
16She‐Wolf
assistant engineer:
Lance Dean (in 2004)
engineer:
Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
producer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004)
mixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
co-editor:
Bo Caldwell
editor:
Lance Dean, Scott Harrison (editor) and Keith Schreiber
acoustic guitar:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo)
bass guitar:
David Ellefson
drums (drum set):
Nick Menza
guitar, guitar [lead guitar] and guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
background vocals:
David Ellefson, Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Nick Menza
lead vocals:
Dave Mustaine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2004, in 2005)
additionally recorded at:
The Castle (Castle Recording Studios) in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
recorded at and mixed at:
The Tracking Room in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
remix of:
She‐Wolf (original stereo mix) by Megadeth
recording of:
She‐Wolf
lyricist and composer:
Dave Mustaine
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (from 1997 to ????) and Mustaine Music (from 1997 to present)
3:39
17Prince of Darkness
assistant engineer:
Lance Dean (in 2004)
engineer:
Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
producer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004)
mixer:
Dave Mustaine (in 2004) and Ralph Patlan (in 2004)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2004, in 2005)
recording of:
Prince of Darkness
lyricist:
Dave Mustaine
composer:
Marty Friedman (former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo) and Dave Mustaine
36:28