Racer X - Extreme Volume Live (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1988)

Racer X – Extreme Volume Live is the first live album by Los Angeles speed metal band Racer X, recorded at the Country Club in Reseda, California, with the Record Plant Mobile and released in 1988 on Shrapnel in the US and on Roadrunner in Europe (cat. no. RR 9530 1). It was produced by Ron Bloom and Ricky Delena, with Shrapnel founder Mike Varney as executive producer. Alongside songs from the first two studio albums it features solo spots by every instrumentalist, including guitar from Paul Gilbert (later of Mr. Big) and a drum solo by Scott Travis (with Judas Priest from 1989). This copy is the 1988 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Roadrunner Records RR 9530 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Metal, Heavy Metal, Speed Metal

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. Loud And Clear (Gilbert/Martin)
2. Dangerous Love (Gilbert/Martin)
3. Bruce's Solo (Bouillet)
4. Gone Too Far (Martin/Gilbert)
5. John's Solo (Alderete)
6. She Wants Control (Gilbert/Martin/Travis)

Side B

1. Scit Scat Wah (Gilbert/Bouillet/Alderete/Travis)
2. Into The Night (Gilbert/Martin)
3. Paul's Solo (Gilbert)
4. Motor Man (Martin/Gilbert/Bouillet)
5. Scott's Solo (Travis)
6. Set The World On Fire (Gilbert/Bouillet/Alderete/Martin)

Personnel

Racer X: Jeff Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar), Bruce Bouillet (guitar), John (Juan) Alderete (bass), Scott Travis (drums). Produced by Ron Bloom and Ricky Delena; additional production and mixing by Steve Fontano; executive producer Mike Varney.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the 1988 European first issue on Roadrunner (RR 9530 1). In the US the album came out at the same time on Shrapnel Records.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light signs of use, overall in good shape. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where was the album recorded?
Live at the Country Club in Reseda, California, captured by the Record Plant Mobile. It was mixed at Prairie Sun Recording Studios in Cotati and mastered at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley.

Do you have more Racer X records?
At the moment this is our only Racer X record. More titles are in our Metal collection.