MegadethCryptic Writings

Label:

Capitol Records – 72435-98625-2-1

Series:

Remixed & Remastered

Format:

CD , Album, Reissue, Remastered

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Heavy Metal

Tracklist

1 Trust
Lyrics ByMustaine*
Music ByFriedman*
Soloist [Solo]Friedman*
5:11
2 Almost Honest
Lyrics ByMustaine*
Music ByFriedman*
Soloist [Solo]Friedman*
4:08
3 Use The Man
Lyrics ByMustaine*
Music ByFriedman*
Soloist [Solo]Friedman*
4:03
4 Mastermind
Music By, Lyrics ByMustaine*
Soloist [Solo, 1]Friedman*
Soloist [Solo, 2]Mustaine*
3:48
5 The Disintegrators
Music By, Lyrics ByMustaine*
Soloist [Solo, 1]Friedman*
Soloist [Solo, 2]Mustaine*
3:04
6 I'll Get Even
Music By, Lyrics ByFriedman*
4:19
7 Sin
Music By, Lyrics ByMenza*
Soloist [Solo, 1]Mustaine*
Soloist [Solo, 2]Mustaine*
Soloist [Solo, 3]Friedman*
Soloist [Solo, 4]Mustaine*
Soloist [Solo, 5]Friedman*
3:05
8 A Secret Place
Music By, Lyrics ByMustaine*
Soloist [Solo]Mustaine*
5:24
9 Have Cool, Will Travel
Music By, Lyrics ByMustaine*
Soloist [Solo, 1]Friedman*
Soloist [Solo, 2]Mustaine*
3:40
10 She-Wolf
Music By, Lyrics ByMustaine*
Soloist [Solo]Mustaine*
3:37
11 Vortex
Music By, Lyrics ByMustaine*
Soloist [Solo]Friedman*
3:23
12 FFF
Lyrics ByMustaine*
Music ByMenza*
Soloist [Solo]Friedman*
2:47
Previously Unreleased Bonus Tracks
13 Trust (Spanish Version)
Lyrics ByMustaine*
Music ByFriedman*
5:12
14 Evil That's Within
Music By, Lyrics ByMenza*
Soloist [Solo]Friedman*
3:22
15 Vortex (Alternate Version)
Music By, Lyrics ByMustaine*
Soloist [Solo]Friedman*
3:30
16 Bullprick
Lyrics ByMustaine*
Music ByMenza*
Soloist [Solo]Friedman*
2:47

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyEMI
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Capitol Records, Inc.
  • Copyright ©Capitol Records, Inc.
  • Manufactured ByCapitol Records, Inc.
  • Recorded AtThe Tracking Room
  • Recorded AtThe Castle Recording Studios
  • Mastered AtGateway Mastering Studios, Inc.
  • Mastered AtPrecision Mastering
  • Published ByScreen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
  • Published ByMustaine Music
  • Published ByAdam Martin Music
  • Published ByVulgarian Music
  • Published ByWarner Chappell Music Ltd.
  • Published ByWB Music Corp.
  • Published ByMenza Music
  • Glass Mastered AtCinram, Richmond, IN – E40708-05
  • Pressed ByCinram, Richmond, IN

Credits

  • A&R [Original Credits: A&R Direction]Bud Prager
  • Art Direction [Original Credits: Art Direction By], Design [Original Credits: Design By], Illustration [Original Credits: Illustration By]Hugh Syme
  • Art Direction [Remix And Remaster: Art Direction]Shannon Ward
  • Artwork [Remix And Remaster: Album Artwork & Supplies By]Michael Müller*
  • Band [Megadeth Is:], Bass Guitar, Backing VocalsDavid Ellefson
  • Band [Megadeth Is:], Drums, Backing VocalsNick Menza
  • Band [Megadeth Is:], Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing VocalsMarty Friedman
  • Band [Megadeth Is:], Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm GuitarDave Mustaine
  • Co-producer [Original Credits: Co-Produced By]Dave Mustaine (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • Design [Remix And Remaster: Design]Peter Grant (3)
  • Edited By [Remix And Remaster: Assisted By]Bo Caldwell
  • Edited By [Remix And Remaster: Editing By]Scott "Sarge" Harrison*
  • Engineer [Remix And Remaster: Assistant Engineered By]Lance Dean
  • Engineer [Remix And Remaster: Engineered By]Ralph Patlan
  • Legal [Legal: For Baker & Hostetler LLP Counsellors At Law]Steve Butler (14)
  • Legal [Legal: For]Baker & Hostetler LLP Counsellors At Law*
  • Liner NotesDave Mustaine
  • Management [Business Management: For Haber Corporation]Ron Remis
  • Management [Business Management: For]Haber Corporation
  • Management [Personal Management]Benchmark Entertainment
  • Management [Representation: International: For ITB]Mike Dewdney
  • Management [Representation: International: For]ITB
  • Management [Representation: North America: For William Morris Agency]Keith Sarkisian
  • Management [Representation: North America: For]William Morris Agency
  • Mastered By [Original Credits: Mastered By]Bob Ludwig (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • Mastered By [Remix And Remaster: Mastered By]Tom Baker (3)
  • Mixed By [Remix And Remaster: Mixed By]Ralph Patlan
  • Other [Merchandise]BandMerch Inc.*, Donn Delson
  • Photography By [Original Credits: Photography By]Dimo Safari
  • Photography By [Remix And Remaster: Photos]Neil Zlozower
  • Producer [Original Credits: Produced By]Dann Huff (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • Producer [Original Credits: Production Assistant]Lauren Koch (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • Producer [Remix And Remaster: Produced By]Dave Mustaine
  • Public Relations [Publicity: For MSO]Todd Brodginski
  • Public Relations [Publicity: For]Mitch Schneider
  • Recorded By [Original Credits: Assisted By], Mixed By [Original Credits: Assisted By]Mark Hagen (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • Recorded By [Original Credits: Recorded By], Mixed By [Original Credits: Mixed By]Jeff Balding (tracks: 1 to 12)

Notes

Standard jewel case with a clear tray and 24-page booklet

[Spines]
[Capitol Records] music from [EMI]

[Booklet]
original credits:
Recorded and Mixed at The Tracking Room,
Nashville, TN
Additional Recording at The Castle, Franklin, TN
Mastered: at Gateway Mastering Studios, Inc.,
Portland, Maine

Remix and Remaster:
Mastered at Precision Mastering,
LA, California

Track 1
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music / Adam Martin Music (BMI)
Track 2
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music / Adam Martin Music (BMI)
Track 3
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music / Adam Martin Music (BMI)
Track 4
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music (BMI)
Track 5
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music (BMI)
Track 6
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music / Vulgarian Music / Adam Martin Music (BMI) / Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (. by WB Music Corp.)
Track 7
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music / Menza Music / Vulgarian Music (BMI)
Track 8
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music (BMI)
Track 9
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music (BMI)
Track 10
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music (BMI)
Track 11
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music (BMI)
Track 12
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music / Adam Martin Music / Menza Music / Vulgarian Music (BMI)
Track 14
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music / Menza Music / Vulgarian Music (BMI)
Track 15
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music (BMI)
Track 16
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music / Mustaine Music (BMI)

Cryptic Writings originally released ℗ 1997
on Capitol Records as 72438-38262-2-3
Cryptic Writings original album art © 1997 Capitol Records, Inc.
Track 1 to 4, 8 ℗ 1997, 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.
Tracks 5 to 7, 9 to 12 ℗ 1996, 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.
Tracks 13 to 16 ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.
This compilation ℗ © 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A.

[Back]
Cryptic Writings originally released
℗ 1997 on Capitol Records as 72438-38262-2-3
Cryptic Writings original album art
© 1997 Capitol Records, Inc.
This compilation ℗ © 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A.

[Disc]
This compilation ℗ © 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.
Made in the U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 24359 86252 1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 724359862521
  • Matrix / Runout: L383 7325 724359862521 E40708-05 A
  • Mastering SID Code: L383
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 6100

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Cryptic Writings (CD, HDCD, Album) Capitol Records 7243 8 38262 2 3 Europe 1997
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Cryptic Writings (CD, HDCD, Album) Capitol Records CDP 7243 8 38262 2 3 US 1997
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Cryptic Writings (CD, Album, Club Edition, BMG) Capitol Records CDP 7243 8 38262 2 3 US 1997
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Cryptic Writings (CD, HDCD, Album, Promo) Capitol Records DPRO 7087 6 12043 2 2, CDP 7243 8 38262 2 3 US 1997
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Cryptic Writings (Cassette, Album) Capitol Records 7243 8 38262 4 7 Poland 1997

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