The Essential

~ Release by Motörhead (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1Speedfreak
engineer:
Charles Harrowell (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
co-producer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
producer:
Will Reid-Dick (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
electric guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
recorded at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
recording of:
Speedfreak (Motörhead song) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
3:27
2Iron Fist
engineer:
Charles Harrowell (from 1982-01-26 until 1982-01-28)
co-producer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1982-01-26 until 1982-01-28)
producer:
Will Reid-Dick (from 1982-01-26 until 1982-01-28)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1982-01-26 until 1982-01-28)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1982-01-26 until 1982-01-28)
electric guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1982-01-26 until 1982-01-28)
recorded at:
Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1982-01-26 until 1982-01-28)
music videos:
Iron Fist by Motörhead
recording of:
Iron Fist (from 1982-01-26 until 1982-01-28)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
3.352:53
3Don’t Need Religion
engineer:
Charles Harrowell (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
co-producer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
producer:
Will Reid-Dick (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
electric guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
recorded at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
recording of:
(Don’t Need) Religion (from 1982-02-01 until 1982-03-01)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
42:42
4Another Perfect Day
producer:
Tony Platt (UK engineer and producer) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
mixer:
Tony Platt (UK engineer and producer) (in 1983-03)
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
guitar:
Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy & Motörhead) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
recorded at:
Eel Pie Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-02 until 1983-03) and Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
recording of:
Another Perfect Day (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
writer:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead), Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) and Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy & Motörhead)
35:29
5Shine
producer:
Tony Platt (UK engineer and producer) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
mixer:
Tony Platt (UK engineer and producer) (in 1983-03)
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
guitar:
Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy & Motörhead) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
recorded at:
Eel Pie Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-02 until 1983-03) and Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
music videos:
Shine by Motörhead
recording of:
Shine (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
writer:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead), Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) and Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy & Motörhead)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher)
version of:
Climber
33:11
6Die You Bastard
producer:
Tony Platt (UK engineer and producer) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
mixer:
Tony Platt (UK engineer and producer) (in 1983-03)
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
guitar:
Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy & Motörhead) (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
recorded at:
Eel Pie Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-02 until 1983-03) and Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
recording of:
Die You Bastard (from 1983-02 until 1983-03)
writer:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead), Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) and Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy & Motörhead)
version of:
Fast One
4:25
7Killed by Death
edit of:
Killed by Death by Motörhead
music videos:
Killed by Death by Motörhead
recording of:
Killed by Death (from 1984-05-19 until 1984-05-25)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Pete Gill, Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist)
33:54
8Deaf Forever
engineer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) (in 1986-03)
co-producer:
Vic Maile (in 1986-03)
producer:
Bill Laswell (US bass guitarist and record producer) (in 1986-03)
drums (drum set):
Pete Gill (in 1986-03)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1986-03)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1986-03) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1986-03)
recorded at:
Master Rock Studios in Kilburn, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1986-03)
recording of:
Deaf Forever (in 1986-03)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Pete Gill, Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher) (from 1986 to present)
3.54:28
9Orgasmatron
engineer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) (in 1986-03)
co-producer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) (in 1986-03)
producer:
Bill Laswell (US bass guitarist and record producer) (in 1986-03)
drums (drum set):
Pete Gill (in 1986-03)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1986-03)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1986-03) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1986-03)
recorded at:
Master Rock Studios in Kilburn, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1986-03)
recording of:
Orgasmatron (in 1986-03)
lyricist:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
composer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Pete Gill, Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher) (from 1986 to present)
3.655:23
10Doctor Rock
engineer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) (in 1986-03)
co-producer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) (in 1986-03)
producer:
Bill Laswell (US bass guitarist and record producer) (in 1986-03)
drums (drum set):
Pete Gill (in 1986-03)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1986-03)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1986-03) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1986-03)
recorded at:
Master Rock Studios in Kilburn, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1986-03)
recording of:
Doctor Rock (in 1986-03)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Pete Gill, Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher) (from 1986 to present)
33:40
11Ain’t My Crime
engineer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) (in 1986-03)
co-producer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) (in 1986-03)
producer:
Bill Laswell (US bass guitarist and record producer) (in 1986-03)
drums (drum set):
Pete Gill (in 1986-03)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1986-03)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1986-03) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1986-03)
recorded at:
Master Rock Studios in Kilburn, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1986-03)
recording of:
Ain’t My Crime (in 1986-03)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Pete Gill, Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher) (from 1986 to present)
43:45
12Rock ’n’ Roll
assistant engineer:
Phil Dane (in 1987-06), Roland Herrington (in 1987-06), Caroline Orme (engineer) (in 1987-06) and Arabella Rodriguez (in 1987-06)
engineer:
Guy Bidmead (in 1987-06)
producer:
Guy Bidmead (in 1987-06), Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1987-06), Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1987-06), Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (in 1987-06) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1987-06)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (in 1987-06)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1987-06)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1987-06) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1987-06)
recorded at:
Master Rock Studios in Kilburn, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-06) and Redwood Studios in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-06)
mixed at:
Britannia Row Studios (first location, 1975–1995 Islington) in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987), Eden Studios (2nd location, Chiswick, 72-07) in Chiswick, Hounslow, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987) and Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987)
recording of:
Rock 'n' Roll (in 1987-06)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead), Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
53:50
13Eat the Rich
assistant engineer:
Phil Dane (in 1987-06), Roland Herrington (in 1987-06), Caroline Orme (engineer) (in 1987-06) and Arabella Rodriguez (in 1987-06)
engineer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) (in 1987) and Bill Laswell (US bass guitarist and record producer) (in 1987)
producer:
Guy Bidmead (in 1987), Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1987), Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1987), Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (in 1987) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1987)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (in 1987-06)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1987-06)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1987-06) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1987-06)
slide guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1987-06)
remixer:
Guy Bidmead
recorded at:
Master Rock Studios in Kilburn, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-06) and Redwood Studios in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-06)
mixed at:
Britannia Row Studios (first location, 1975–1995 Islington) in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987), Eden Studios (2nd location, Chiswick, 72-07) in Chiswick, Hounslow, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987) and Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987)
recording of:
Eat the Rich (Motörhead song) (in 1987)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead), Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
34:36
14Dogs
assistant engineer:
Phil Dane (in 1987-06), Roland Herrington (in 1987-06), Caroline Orme (engineer) (in 1987-06) and Arabella Rodriguez (in 1987-06)
engineer:
Guy Bidmead (in 1987-06)
producer:
Guy Bidmead (in 1987-06), Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1987-06), Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1987-06), Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (in 1987-06) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1987-06)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (in 1987-06)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1987-06)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1987-06) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1987-06)
recorded at:
Master Rock Studios in Kilburn, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-06) and Redwood Studios in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-06)
mixed at:
Britannia Row Studios (first location, 1975–1995 Islington) in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987), Eden Studios (2nd location, Chiswick, 72-07) in Chiswick, Hounslow, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987) and Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987)
recording of:
Dogs (in 1987-06)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead), Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
3:50
15R.A.M.O.N.E.S.
engineer:
Casey McMackin (in 1990)
producer and mixer:
Peter Solley (English pianist, songwriter and producer) (in 1990)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (in 1990)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1990)
electric guitar:
Wizzö (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1990) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1990)
recording of:
R.A.M.O.N.E.S. (in 1990)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead), Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
41:28
161916
engineer:
Casey McMackin (in 1990)
producer and mixer:
Peter Solley (English pianist, songwriter and producer) (in 1990)
cello:
James Hoskins (in 1990)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (in 1990)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1990)
electric guitar:
Wizzö (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (in 1990) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1990)
recording of:
1916 (in 1990)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
43:47
17March or Die
additional engineer:
Lawrence Ethan (from 1992-03 until 1992-06) and Tim Nitz (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
engineer:
Casey McMackin (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
producer:
Peter Solley (English pianist, songwriter and producer) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
drums (drum set):
Mikkey Dee (Motörhead/Scorpions drummer Micael Delaouglou) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
keyboard:
Peter Solley (English pianist, songwriter and producer) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
mixed at:
Soundcastle (Interactive Studios) in Santa Monica, California, United States (in 1992)
recording of:
March ör Die (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
5:41
18I Ain’t No Nice Guy
additional engineer:
Lawrence Ethan (from 1992-03 until 1992-06) and Tim Nitz (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
engineer:
Casey McMackin (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
producer:
Peter Solley (English pianist, songwriter and producer) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
acoustic guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06) and Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1992-03 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
guest solo electric guitar:
Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
guest lead vocals:
Ozzy Osbourne (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
cello arranger:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06) and Peter Solley (English pianist, songwriter and producer) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
mixed at:
Soundcastle (Interactive Studios) in Santa Monica, California, United States (in 1992)
recording of:
I Ain’t No Nice Guy (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
4:18
19Name in Vain
additional engineer:
Lawrence Ethan (from 1992-03 until 1992-06) and Tim Nitz (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
engineer:
Casey McMackin (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
producer:
Peter Solley (English pianist, songwriter and producer) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
drums (drum set):
Mikkey Dee (Motörhead/Scorpions drummer Micael Delaouglou) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
electric guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
mixed at:
Soundcastle (Interactive Studios) in Santa Monica, California, United States (in 1992)
recording of:
Name in Vain (from 1992-03 until 1992-06)
writer:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Michael Burston (Motörhead guitarist)
33:06