Exciter - Violence & Force (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1984)

Exciter – Violence & Force is the second studio album by Canadian speed metal trio Exciter. It was recorded in November 1983 at Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, New York, and produced by Carl Canedy (drummer of The Rods); the first edition was released in February 1984 in the US on Megaforce Records. The two sides are titled "Heavy" and "Metal". This copy is the 1984 European edition on Roadrunner Records (cat. no. RR 9870) with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Roadrunner Records RR 9870
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1984
• Genre: Heavy Metal, Speed Metal
• Extras: Inner sleeve

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 (Heavy)

1. Oblivion
2. Violence & Force
3. Scream in the Night
4. Pounding Metal
5. Evil Sinner

Side B (Metal)

1. Destructor
2. Swords of Darkness
3. Delivering to the Master
4. Saxons of the Fire
5. War Is Hell

Personnel

Exciter: Dan Beehler (vocals, drums), John Ricci (guitar, backing vocals), Allan Johnson (bass, backing vocals). All songs by Exciter except Swords of Darkness (Allan Johnson). Produced by Carl Canedy, executive producer Jon Zazula, engineered by Chris Bubacz.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a 1984 first edition, but the European one on Roadrunner. The very first release came out in February 1984 in the US on Megaforce Records.

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

Who sings in Exciter?
Drummer Dan Beehler. He sang and played drums at the same time, which is rare for a metal band.

Do you have more Exciter records?
We currently have no other Exciter album in stock. Similar speed and heavy metal records are in our Metal collection.