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Ride The Lightning by Metallica, album cover

First-year pressing

Ride The Lightning 1984 US Pressing (MRI 769)

Ride The Lightning by Metallica

Artist
Metallica
Title
Ride The Lightning
Label
  • Megaforce Records MRI 769
Country
US
Released
July 30, 1984
Format
LP, Album

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • MRI-769-A ᐉ MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ L.I.✩ A-Runout groove side A
  • MRI-769-B ᐉ A-Runout groove side B
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