* = Bonus tracks on some versions.
Executive producer: Jon Zazula.
Producer: Paul Curcio.
Engineered by Chris Bubacz. Assistant engineer: Andy Wroblewski.
Recorded: Music America Recording Studios, May 1983.
* produced by Metallica and Mark Whitaker. Recorded and mixed October 1984. Engineered by Jeffrey "Nik" Norman.
Song credits:
1, 6, 8 & 9 by James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich,
2, 4, 7 & 10 by Hetfield / Ulrich / Dave Mustaine,
3 by Hetfield,
5 by Cliff Burton,
11 by Tatler / Harris (Diamond Head),
12 by Jones / Smith / Sirotto (Blitzkrieg).
Front & back cover design photo: Gary L. Heard, GLH Studios.
Graphics, design & layout: Shari & Harold Risch.
Line-up (left to right):
Kirk Hammett - lead guitar
Cliff Burton - bass
Lars Ulrich - drums
James Hetfield - rhythm guitar, vocals