Megadeth – Countdown To Extinction

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Genre:	Rock
Style:	Heavy Metal
Year:	1992

Tracklist

		Skin O' My Teeth	3:14
		Symphony Of Destruction	4:02
		Architecture Of Aggression	3:35
		Foreclosure Of A Dream	4:17
		Sweating Bullets	5:04
		This Was My Life	3:42
		Countdown To Extinction	4:16
		High Speed Dirt	4:13
		Psychotron	4:42
		Captive Honour	4:15
		Ashes In Your Mouth	6:11

Credits (37)

Hugh Syme
Art Direction, Design
David Ellefson
Bass Guitar [Bass Guitars], Backing Vocals
Fair Warning (8)
Booking [Booking Agency, U.K.]
ICM (2)
Booking [Booking Agency, U.K.]
Andy Somers
Booking [Booking Agency, U.S.]
John Taylor Dismukes
CGI Artist [Logo Rendering]

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	Capitol Records – 7 98531 1	UK & Europe	1992	UK & Europe — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album, CAPITOL JAX	Combat – CDP 7 98531 2	US	1992	US — 1992
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album	Combat – C4-98531	US	1992	US — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album	Capitol Records – 798531-4	UK	1992	UK — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	MG Records (2) – MG 2240	Poland	1992	Poland — 1992
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album, EMI Swindon master/pressing	Combat – CDP 7 98531 2	Europe	1992	Europe — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album	Capitol Records – 7985312	Australia	1992	Australia — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album, Limited Edition	Capitol Records – TO-7164	Japan	1992	Japan — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album	Capitol Records – 072 7985312	Italy	1992	Italy — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	Capitol Records – C1-98531	South Korea	1992	South Korea — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	Capitol Records – 798531 1	Greece	1992	Greece — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	EMI – 11001484	Colombia	1992	Colombia — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction Minidisc, Album	Capitol Records – 0 7777-98531-8 2	US	1992	US — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	Capitol Records – 798531 1	Brazil	1992	Brazil — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	Takt Music – 1845	Poland	1992	Poland — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	Capitol Records – 0777 7 98531 1 3	Italy	1992	Italy — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album, Club Edition, Stereo	Capitol Records – CDP 7 98531 2	US	1992	US — 1992
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album	Capitol Records – C2 98531	Canada	1992	Canada — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album, Club Edition	Capitol Records – CDP 598531	US	1992	US — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album, Promo, Sample	Capitol Records – TO-7164	Japan	1992	Japan — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Club Edition	Capitol Records – C 163340	US	1992	US — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	EMI Metal – CAPITOL-25.913	Venezuela	1992	Venezuela — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary – 066 7985311	Spain	1992	Spain — 1992
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album	Capitol Records – 798 531-4 TCESTU 2175	UK	1992	UK — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Dolby HX Pro	Combat – C4-98531	Canada	1992	Canada — 1992
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album	Capitol Records – CDP 7 98531 2	Europe	1992	Europe — 1992
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	Tango Music – T-146	Poland	1992	Poland — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	EMI – 33439	Guatemala	1992	Guatemala — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album, Longbox	Capitol Records – CDP 7 98531 2	US	1992	US — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album	EMI – 370 798531 2	Brazil	1992	Brazil — 1992
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album	Capitol Records – CDP 0777-79853120	Canada	1992	Canada — 1992	Recently Edited
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Club Edition, CRC	Combat – C4 598531	US	1992	US — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction CD, Album, Unofficial Release	Capitol Records (2) – none	Bulgaria	1992	Bulgaria — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album	Capitol Records – C4-98531	South Korea	1992	South Korea — 1992
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	Unison (2) – 29	Bulgaria	1992	Bulgaria — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Club Edition, Dolby HX Pro, B NR	Combat – C4 598531	Canada	1992	Canada — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album	Capitol Records – TC 7985314	Malaysia	1992	Malaysia — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	Not On Label (Megadeth) – none	Bulgaria	1992	Bulgaria — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction LP, Album	Capitol Records – ESTU 2175	UK & Europe	1992	UK & Europe — 1992	New Submission
	Countdown To Extinction Cassette, Album	Capitol Records – 25.913	Venezuela	1992	Venezuela — 1992	New Submission

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Reviews

peddycab May 21, 2025
referencing Countdown To Extinction (CD, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Remastered) TO-70630

I don’t think this is a bootleg. I bought this direct from a reliable source in Japan anyways.
Russ1976 Apr 21, 2025
referencing Countdown To Extinction (LP, Album) 0777 7 98531 1 3

Wow just picked this up, it cost serious money but 100% worth it.
It has to be one of the best sounding metal pressings in my collection, simply awesome. I had previously only heard it on original CD but this definitely tops that.
For me this runs Rust In Peace a very, very close second.
Not sure why this version has lower sold prices than the other release as the only difference I can see is the word after “printed in” on the back cover. Matrix numbers are the same.
All I would say is if you have the cash get it.
Discoconuts Feb 24, 2025
referencing Countdown To Extinction (LP, Album) EKPL-0247

The back cover doesn't have a barcode like the EU version. It looks better!
Turkeygod47 Feb 21, 2025
referencing Countdown To Extinction (LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, 180 Gram) 0602537976478

Can someone tell me if this is the og mix or the new remix
musicislife357 Feb 18, 2025
referencing Countdown To Extinction (LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Grey With Black Splatter) 0777 7 98531 1 3

I’m not sure what pressing I have. It’s silver and black but also looks like a little bit of blue and red also. Cymbals sound a little odd on the opening track, other than that it sounds great
Turkeygod47 Feb 15, 2025
referencing Countdown To Extinction (LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Purple) none

I just got a copy today. And it sounds amazing (this is the purple vinyl, btw) it sounds like an official pressing. I definitely recommend for diehard megadeth fans!
Mad_Record_Collector Jan 27, 2025
referencing Countdown To Extinction (LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Purple) none

I have a copy of this if anyone is interested. NM condition
danielchapstick Sep 29, 2024
referencing Countdown To Extinction (LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Grey With Black Splatter) 0777 7 98531 1 3

Unfortunately mine sounds absolutely awful, like it’s ripped from low bitrate files. Glad to see others had more luck with it than me.
SweVinyl666 Sep 11, 2024
referencing Countdown To Extinction (LP, Album) EKPL-0247

Found an very nice ex of this pressing today. Loving it 🖤! The sound is great with no surface noice or pops.
Cyanopsis Aug 29, 2024
referencing Countdown To Extinction (CD, Album, Misprint) CDP 0777- 79853120

Added previously unknown CD variant with misprints in the booklet.