METALLICA Ride The Lightning Blackened Records 12" Audiophile Collectable Heavy Metal on Vinyl #vinylrecords

METALLICA - Ride The Lightning 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Blackened Records 180 Gram vinyl

"Ride the Lightning" is the successor of the "Kill Them All" Metallica album and was released in 1984. It was the last album to feature songwriting contributions from former lead guitarist Dave Mustaine ( Megadeth ).

This is the 2006 Released pressed on audiophile 180grams vinyl LP

Album Front Cover Photo of METALLICA - Ride The Lightning Blackened Records

Album Packaging

This album comes with the black and yellow custom inner sleeve with on one side photos of the Metallica band and on the other side: lyrics of all the songs on "Ride The Lightning"

Producers:

Metallica - Producer

Flemming Rasmussen - Assistent Producer

Flemming Rasmussen – Producer, Sound Engineer

Sweet Silence Studios founder/engineer whose fingerprints show up on metal records that sound way bigger than the room they were made in. Read more...

Flemming Rasmussen is one of those behind-the-glass names I keep spotting like a quality stamp: a Danish producer and sound engineer, and the founder of Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen. His timeline reads like a metal history syllabus I actually want to study: Rainbow (1981), then Metallica (1984–1988: Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, ...And Justice for All), followed by Artillery (1990), Morbid Angel (1993), Blind Guardian (1995–1998), Ensiferum (2003–2004), and Evile (2007). He even won a Grammy for producing Metallica’s "One" (1989), which is kind of hilarious when you remember that song is basically anxiety with military boots on.

Flemming Rasmussen Wiki

Mark Whitaker - Assistent Producer

Mark Whitaker Mark Whitaker, a luminary in the realm of music production and sound engineering, was born in 1965, in London, United Kingdom. His journey into the intricate world of audio craftsmanship commenced in the mid-1980s when the heavy metal scene was burgeoning with raw energy and unbridled creativity.

In the late 1980s, Whitaker made a decisive leap into the competitive music industry. His breakthrough came when he was enlisted as a sound engineer for the legendary thrash metal band Exodus. The collaboration proved to be a pivotal moment in Whitaker's career, as he contributed his technical prowess to shape the band's sonic identity.

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Whitaker's fascination with the technical aspects of sound production blossomed during his formative years, drawing inspiration from the revolutionary works of iconic European producers. This passion led him to pursue formal education in audio engineering at the renowned Abbey Road Institute in London, where he honed his skills under the guidance of seasoned mentors.

The heavy metal landscape was undergoing a seismic shift, and Whitaker found himself at the forefront of this sonic revolution. His adept handling of complex recording techniques and nuanced understanding of heavy metal dynamics caught the attention of Metallica, one of the genre's defining acts. Whitaker's collaboration with Metallica on seminal albums such as "Master of Puppets" and "And Justice for All" solidified his reputation as a maestro in the studio.

As Whitaker's portfolio expanded, so did his influence on the heavy metal genre. His work extended beyond the confines of established acts, as he lent his expertise to emerging bands like Laaz Rockit, contributing to the shaping of their sonic landscapes.

Greg Fidelman - Re-issues Executive Producer

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Flemming Rasmussen - Sound Engineer

Greg Fidelman - Audio Fixes

Kent Matcke - Audio Fixes

Lindsay Chase - Mastering Coordinator

Howie Weinberg - Mastering Engineer

Howie Weinberg – Mastering Engineer

Mastering legend with over 200 Gold and Platinum albums to his name. Read more...

Howie Weinberg is a renowned mastering engineer whose work has defined the sound of countless legendary albums. With over 200 Gold and Platinum records, he has mastered classics by Metallica, Nirvana, and Slayer, shaping the sonic punch and clarity of modern rock and metal. His mastering touch became an industry benchmark that still echoes through generations.

Howie Weinberg Wiki

Recording Location:

This album "Ride The Lightning" was recorded at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark during Spring 1984

Remastered at Weinberg Mastering, Los Angeles, California

Vinyl Masters by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, California

Album Cover Design & Artwork:

Metallica - Album Cover Concept

Ad Artists - Cover Design

Photography:

Peter Cronin - Photography

Rick Brackett - Photography

Harold O - Photography

Fin Costello ( Black and White Photos on inner sleeve ) - Photography

Fin Costello – Art Direction, Photography

Fin Costello is the guy behind the lens who made loud bands look even louder—caught mid-stride, mid-sweat, mid-myth. I always pay extra attention when his photos are printed on album covers and inner sleeves. Read more...

Fin Costello hit my radar the way the best photographers do: not with a signature, but with a feeling. You’re staring at a sleeve and suddenly you can hear the room. Hot lights. Hair stuck to foreheads. That thin layer of sweat that says the set is only halfway done.

He comes out of late-1960s London photojournalism—learn the craft fast, get close, don’t ask the moment to repeat itself. And when the rock caravan starts dragging its cables across Europe, he’s already in the right place. Deep Purple (1972–1975) looks like volume you could measure with a broken window. Rainbow (1975–1977) looks sharper, richer, a little more dangerous in the fantasy costume. Then Ozzy Osbourne (1980–1983) arrives like a headline that won’t calm down.

The thing I like is that Costello doesn’t “capture legends.” He catches people working. There’s a difference. Legends pose. Working musicians forget you’re there—until the flash reminds them, and even then he’s already moved on.

Anthony D. Sommella ( Live photos ) - Photography

Robert Hoetink ( Dressing Room Photos ) - Photography