Anthrax - I'm The Man (Vinyl 12-inch Maxi-Single | EU Original | 1987)

Anthrax – I'm The Man is the European 12" edition of the EP of the same name, released in 1987 on Island Records / Megaforce Worldwide (cat. no. 208 786). The title song combines thrash riffs with rap and is regarded as one of the earliest rap metal songs, as well as a parody of the Beastie Boys' style. Side A holds two studio versions of "I'm The Man" (produced by Eddie Kramer and Anthrax) and the Black Sabbath cover "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath"; side B has three live recordings from July 11, 1987 at the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas on the "Among The Living" tour. This copy is the 1987 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records / Megaforce Worldwide 208 786
• Format: Vinyl 12" maxi single, 33⅓ RPM, stereo
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1987
• Genre: Thrash Metal, Funk Metal, Heavy Metal, 12" maxi

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. I'm The Man (Censored Radio Version)
2. I'm The Man (DEF Uncensored Version)
3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Iommi/Osbourne/Butler/Ward)

Side B

1. I'm The Man (Live, Extremely DEF Ill Uncensored Version)
2. Caught In A Mosh (Live)
3. I Am The Law (Live)

Personnel

Joey Belladonna (vocals), Scott Ian (rhythm guitar, vocals), Dan Spitz (lead guitar), Frank Bello (bass, vocals), Charlie Benante (drums). Produced by Eddie Kramer and Anthrax (A1, A2), Paul Hammingson and Anthrax (A3, B1–B3); executive producer: Jon Zazula; mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1987 European first edition with catalogue number 208 786, distributed by BMG Ariola.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where are the live tracks from?
The three live tracks on side B were recorded on July 11, 1987 at the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas, on the "Among The Living" tour.

Do you have more Anthrax records?
Yes, for example the debut album Anthrax – Fistful Of Metal. More maxi singles are in our 12" Maxi Singles collection.