Ample Destruction bootlegs

[Shadow Thief]

I've seen several versions of Ample bootlegs on the net, the most common being the "no poser" version. I own the "Iron Works" version which sounds excellent for a bootleg, but I was wondering which of the non-official versions sounds the best.

The version I have also comes with the following tracks that the no poser release doesn't:

Tower of Darkness
Instrumental
Black Sunday
Eyes of the Night
Fallen Angel

 

[Jean-Pierre]

The No Poser records bootleg sounds the best.

 

[Harry(not the Tyrant)]

Don't know how the others sound, i own the "No poser" one, and it really sounds great!

 

[Orfanos]

Don't know how the others sound, i own the "No poser" one, and it really sounds great!

Same here.

 

[Shadow Thief]

I just bought the Metal Blade version for $30 on ebay.

 

[Katana Overlord]

I just bought the Metal Blade version for $30 on ebay.

Good job! I ended up paying $65 USD for mine

 

[Mrs.Mustaine]

My bf found one (bootleg) for me, i'm gonna check which one it is

 

[Mrs.Mustaine]

It's the no poser one, indeed very good quality. Hope to find the original one one day (or possibly an official re-issue?!?! )

 

[TheDenimRager]

I'm very confused. I've been looking for a 12" of AD for ages, and I can't figure out whether the '84 release was on Azra Records or Iron Works. I've seen a dozen review sites saying either/or, BNR Metal lists it as IW, but TrueMetal.org and Wikipedia both say Azra.

Also, was there a picture disc of AD brought out on IW?

I'm getting the feeling you could write a entire goddamn concept album about the release history of AD...

 

[liquidsmoke]

I bought the Poser version of AD on CD through Rockadrome a few weeks back not knowing that it was a bootleg. I just emailed them to ask if I can return it. Either way I'll burn a copy for anyone that has either of the first two Iron Man albums(both out of print, I don't burn or accept in print material). Bootlegging pisses me off. It's sad that JP doesn't have the rights to AD. Anyone know what the exact story is?

 

[Orfanos]

As I know, Joey Taffola is the man who refuses to give the permission for an official re-release.

 

[liquidsmoke]

As I know, Joey Taffola is the man who refuses to give the permission for an official re-release.

Weird! I feel like a jackass now. What is up with Taffola?

 

[Dean ML Tribute]

Are we talking about vinyl releases here? If so, Ample Destruction was released on the Ironworks silver label which is a division of AZRA and was distributed/marketed by Important. The label/matrix code is IW-1001. The phono copyright at that time was held by AZRA 1984 and the lp was actually manufactured by Erika Records of Bellflower, CA

Side A deadwax says "Yes he still is" and B-side deadwax says "D.T. did it"

This is the Samurai cover version, I also pictured my Metalcore version which is autographed by all members. The second image shows the Ironworks label

Was the "No Poser" version ever released on vinyl

 

[Shadow Thief]

Apparently Joey Taffola wants a ridiculous ammount of $ for it, which I just don't get. I have the Metal Blade version now so it doesn't make much difference to me.

 

[Ivory Tiger]

It seems that the No Poser version is the more usual. My copy sounds great but I realised that in the beggining of "Symphony of terror" you can easily hear a short "scratch".