So, what did YOU think of this deluxe edition, and what was your favorite item here? Maybe you want to get this… or maybe you already have it? Let me know how you feel, in the comments below.
My OG copy was stolen, so I have a re-release. Unsure if it's official (I ought to check) but I really do want this version. Great video as always, mate!
Great unboxing. 👍🏻👍🏻 The first 5,000 copies of the original Show No Mercy vinyl release had Satan Laughs As You Eternally Rot etched into the runout on one side. 🤘🤘
Back in the early to mid 80's there was several genras of dirivitives of Metal music coming out all at the same time. There was standard hard rock, hair metal, NWOBHM, Thrash metal, death metal, ectreme metal, Black metal, Slayer felll under Speed Metal. BTW I remember Liqorish pizza too.
Hey Matt. I also ordered this. I am very impressed with this package. And most importantly, it sounds killer too. I am fortunate enough to own the original Japan pressing, and this holds its own with it. Very impressive. Enjoy the record Matt!! Joe
Lamour was a great venue. I saw Manowar there on February 8th, 1985. That was before I even met Gary. HAHAHA Speaking of Gary, we saw Slayer headline at that Montreal Metal Fest on August 27th, 1985 with Metal Church, Exodus, Hallows Eve, and Agent Steel. Good times.
It’s actually really nice. But with that price i might be hesitant cuz i already own that record. Now If they eventually do this for Seasons in the Abyss I would definitely buy it, because that’s my favorite Slayer album.
Matt, I definitely wanna pick this up. I want the deluxe edition and maybe get a couple variants just because it’s such a good album last time I heard it. I heard it through streaming or I had the CD but now I think it’s time to upgrade the vinyl.
As soon as i saw the preorder for this , I knew I had to have it. I still have the original and yes , the colors are a bit brighter. Show No Mercy is my favorite Slayer album and this boxset didn't disappoint. I guess more early pics would have been nice but thats just me nitpicking. The packaging is classy , very glad I picked it up. With as fast as Metal Blade sold out , I figured it was sold out everywhere by now. Love the video and hearing your thoughts on this record.
Sounds like we took a similar way musical wise in those days. It felt like every month a new band and album put the bar higher, faster, more aggressive, heavier, at least it felt like for a young teenager. I also like the remastered sound of it, not overdone. Especially the booklet is very nice with all the info. Enjoy your listening sessions with it. This one increased my hope for a anniversary verison of Hell Awaits, my Slayer favourite release.
Slayer "Show No Mercy" album Actually hit the Streets /Dropped in April or May of 1983~N0T December 1983, lol 😆 I don't know WH0 supplied that incorrect Slayer information!?? ~"Ask Me H0W I Know"!?? ~"I Was There" I had initially heard the Slayer debut "Show No Mercy" Songs "Die By the Sword" & "Black Magic" on the Los Angeles area Late Saturday Night Mighty Metal Shop" Radio Program on 94.7 KMET in March or April 1983, and the KMET DJ pointed out they were from nearby Huntington Park and the New Metal Blade Records Debut album would be hitting the Local Record Store in a couple weeks at the time! I had Usually Recorded the Mighty Metal Shop Broadcast Directly onto High Bias Blank Cassette Tapes and I was Seriously Hooked on this then New Slayer Band~🤘"Die By The Sword" and "Black Magic" Slayer Songs from that Moment forward🤘
Both Wikipedia and the Slayer bio on Metal Blade’s website (the very record label that released the album) both state the release date as December 1983. Take it up with them.
Do the record companies not know colored vinyl sounds inferior to black, or do they just count on us not knowing? It's a great collectible, but if someone who is an audiophile is getting these vinyl releases to actually listen to, they've been had with the colors.
So, what did YOU think of this deluxe edition, and what was your favorite item here? Maybe you want to get this… or maybe you already have it? Let me know how you feel, in the comments below.
Hells Headbangers has it in stock for $64
Man that package looks fantastic, and that variant is stunning. Every inch of that box set is pure class. Hoping they do a version of Hell Awaits!
Nice love slayer and all styles of metal what can I say slayer are metal icons
My OG copy was stolen, so I have a re-release. Unsure if it's official (I ought to check) but I really do want this version. Great video as always, mate!
Cool video, Matt! Lucky that you got to see Slayer on that '86 Reign In Blood tour! If only I had a time machine...
Great unboxing. 👍🏻👍🏻
The first 5,000 copies of the original Show No Mercy vinyl release had Satan Laughs As You Eternally Rot etched into the runout on one side. 🤘🤘
Very cool Matt. Looks awesome. Enjoy my friend.
Very well presented Matt. And I want it even more now. And great fun on the stream Sunday. Cheers. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thanks. And good to spend a whopping six hours on the stream with you. It was a good mix of choices from everyone.
Looks impressive for sure. Love how they beef things up like that. I think I discovered them around the time of the live EP shortly after.
Back in the early to mid 80's there was several genras of dirivitives of Metal music coming out all at the same time. There was standard hard rock, hair metal, NWOBHM, Thrash metal, death metal, ectreme metal, Black metal, Slayer felll under Speed Metal. BTW I remember Liqorish pizza too.
Hey Matt. I also ordered this. I am very impressed with this package. And most importantly, it sounds killer too. I am fortunate enough to own the original Japan pressing, and this holds its own with it. Very impressive. Enjoy the record Matt!! Joe
Lamour was a great venue. I saw Manowar there on February 8th, 1985. That was before I even met Gary. HAHAHA Speaking of Gary, we saw Slayer headline at that Montreal Metal Fest on August 27th, 1985 with Metal Church, Exodus, Hallows Eve, and Agent Steel. Good times.
It’s actually really nice. But with that price i might be hesitant cuz i already own that record. Now If they eventually do this for Seasons in the Abyss I would definitely buy it, because that’s my favorite Slayer album.
I love show no mercy it’s my favorite album by slayer 🤟🏻🤟🏻🎸🎸
S L A Y E R 🔥
Matt, I definitely wanna pick this up. I want the deluxe edition and maybe get a couple variants just because it’s such a good album last time I heard it. I heard it through streaming or I had the CD but now I think it’s time to upgrade the vinyl.
It's a beautiful set.
As soon as i saw the preorder for this , I knew I had to have it. I still have the original and yes , the colors are a bit brighter. Show No Mercy is my favorite Slayer album and this boxset didn't disappoint. I guess more early pics would have been nice but thats just me nitpicking. The packaging is classy , very glad I picked it up.
With as fast as Metal Blade sold out , I figured it was sold out everywhere by now.
Love the video and hearing your thoughts on this record.
I don’t own this album yet, and so I’m really tempted to just splurge on it. Yes, I love this album that much!
Sounds like we took a similar way musical wise in those days. It felt like every month a new band and album put the bar higher, faster, more aggressive, heavier, at least it felt like for a young teenager. I also like the remastered sound of it, not overdone. Especially the booklet is very nice with all the info. Enjoy your listening sessions with it. This one increased my hope for a anniversary verison of Hell Awaits, my Slayer favourite release.
I'm going to the Louder Than Life Rock Festival this year. Especially THE RETUUURRRN OF SLLLAAAYYYEEERRR!!
UPDATE: I did it. I found someone on eBay selling it for about $100. I should be getting it sometime this week.
I hope they make one hell awaits as well
I got this in a couple weeks ago. Thought Metal Blade did some top notch packaging (top notch).
Slayer "Show No Mercy" album Actually hit the Streets /Dropped in April or May of 1983~N0T December 1983, lol 😆 I don't know WH0 supplied that incorrect Slayer information!?? ~"Ask Me H0W I Know"!?? ~"I Was There" I had initially heard the Slayer debut "Show No Mercy" Songs "Die By the Sword" & "Black Magic" on the Los Angeles area Late Saturday Night Mighty Metal Shop" Radio Program on 94.7 KMET in March or April 1983, and the KMET DJ pointed out they were from nearby Huntington Park and the New Metal Blade Records Debut album would be hitting the Local Record Store in a couple weeks at the time! I had Usually Recorded the Mighty Metal Shop Broadcast Directly onto High Bias Blank Cassette Tapes and I was Seriously Hooked on this then New Slayer Band~🤘"Die By The Sword" and "Black Magic" Slayer Songs from that Moment forward🤘
Both Wikipedia and the Slayer bio on Metal Blade’s website (the very record label that released the album) both state the release date as December 1983. Take it up with them.
Would have been nice if they would have included both posters separately.
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Do you still have the Seasons in the Abyss blood pack and if so, is it dried up?
Yes, and it’s considerably all dried up.
Do the record companies not know colored vinyl sounds inferior to black, or do they just count on us not knowing? It's a great collectible, but if someone who is an audiophile is getting these vinyl releases to actually listen to, they've been had with the colors.
Are they doing the same thing to the CD
I ordered it directly from metalblade and i dont have the COOL metalblade stocker like the one you have in the box ....fu..k 😢😅