Slayer - Show NO Mercy (White Vinyl)

Originally released: 3rd December 1983 in the US by Metal blade Records. Slayer was the opening act for Bitch (2) at the Woodstock Club, L.A., performing eight songs (six of them covers). While performing an Iron Maiden cover "Phantom of the Opera", the band was spotted by Brian Slagel who had recently founded Metal Blade Records. He met with the band backstage and asked them to participate on the upcoming and the band agreed. This appearance created underground buzz, which led to Slagel signing contract the band with Metal Blade Records. The album was self-financed by the savings of Tom Araya, who was employed as a respiratory therapist, and money borrowed from Kerry King's father.

Tracklist

1. A1. Evil Has No Boundaries
2. A2. The Antichrist
3. A3. Die By The Sword
4. A4. Fight Till Death
5. A5. Metal Storm/Face The Slayer
6. B1. Black Magic
7. B2. Tormentor
8. B3. The Final Command
9. B4. Crionics
10. B5. Show No Mercy