Metal Over America (Vinyl LP | BE Original | 1984)

Various – Metal Over America is a 1984 compilation on the Belgian label Mausoleum Records (cat. no. SKULL 8340). It presents six American underground heavy metal bands: Blacklace, Attila, Nuhaven, Trace, Takashi and 2-Timer, most of them with two songs. The compilation was produced by Joel Peskin, while the individual tracks were produced by the bands or their own producers. This copy is a 1984 Belgian original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mausoleum Records SKULL 8340
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo
• Pressing: BE original
• Country: Belgium
• Year: 1984
• Genre: Heavy Metal, Speed Metal, Hard Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Blacklace – Born To Raise Hell (C. Fragnito/M. Scandiffio)
2. Attila – Interceptor (John De Leon)
3. Nuhaven – Crazy Sally (D. Simpson/G. Dale/J. Zipay)
4. Trace – Don't Say You Will (C. Miro/D. Dispenza/S. Miro)
5. Takashi – Kill Or Be Killed (B. Simonson/C. Khoury/D. Stanton/J. Cangemi)

Side B

1. 2-Timer – 2-Timer (B. Savage/M. Tamer)
2. Nuhaven – Take Cover (D. Simpson/G. Dale/J. Zipay)
3. Trace – Feel Your Love Tonite (C. Miro/D. Dispenza/S. Miro)
4. Attila – Urban Commandos (Bachi/John De Leon)
5. Takashi – Live To Rock (C. Khoury)

Personnel

Bands: Blacklace, Attila, Nuhaven, Trace, Takashi, 2-Timer. Compiled and produced by: Joel Peskin. Track producers: Jeff Waxmann (Blacklace), John De Leon (Attila), Nuhaven, Steve Kureczko and Trace (Trace), Takashi, Michael Tamer (2-Timer).

FAQ

Which bands are on the compilation?
Six US bands: Blacklace, Attila, Nuhaven, Trace, Takashi and 2-Timer. Apart from Blacklace and 2-Timer, each band has two tracks.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
The record is graded NM-: close to new with at most minimal signs of use. The sleeve is graded VG+: light signs of use that hardly matter. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1984 Belgian first edition on Mausoleum Records, catalogue number SKULL 8340.

Do you have more metal compilations and 80s records?
Yes, more records from that era are in our Metal collection and our Hard Rock collection.