Defenders of the Faith (special 30th anniversary deluxe edition)

~ Release by Judas Priest (see all versions of this release, 23 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Remastered Studio Album
#TitleRatingLength
1Freewheel Burning
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
music videos:
Freewheel Burning (music video) by Judas Priest
recording of:
Freewheel Burning (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
3.64:24
2Jawbreaker
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
recording of:
Jawbreaker (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
33:27
3Rock Hard Ride Free
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
recording of:
Rock Hard Ride Free (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
2.55:33
4The Sentinel
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited (not for release label use! post-2008 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment) (in 2026)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
recording of:
The Sentinel (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
35:05
5Love Bites
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
music videos:
Love Bites (music video) by Judas Priest
recording of:
Love Bites (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
44:48
6Eat Me Alive
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
recording of:
Eat Me Alive (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
part of:
“The Filthy Fifteen” (PMRC’s list of songs with “offensive lyrical content”) (number: 3)
43:35
7Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
recording of:
Some Heads Are Gonna Roll (in 1983)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Halligan, Jr. (founder of Ceili Rain)
2.754:07
8Night Comes Down
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
recording of:
Night Comes Down (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
3.653:59
9Heavy Duty
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
recording of:
Heavy Duty (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
32:26
10Defenders of the Faith
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Tom Allom
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
Kenneth Downing (in 1983) and Glenn Tipton (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (in 1983)
recorded at:
Ibiza Sound Studio in Ibiza Town, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain (in 1983)
recording of:
Defenders of the Faith (in 1983)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
2.51:30
2▼CD: Live at Long Beach Arena, 5th May 1984
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1Love Bites
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Love Bites (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
15:16
2Jawbreaker
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Jawbreaker (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
13:57
3Grinder
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Grinder (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
14:30
4Metal Gods
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Metal Gods (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
14:20
5Breaking the Law
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Breaking the Law (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
Crewglen Ltd., Ebonytree Ltd, EMI April Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing France, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd., Geargate Ltd. (publishing for K. K. Downing), Reach Global (UK) Limited, Reach Music Publishing, Inc., Round Hill Songs II and Warner Chappell Music France
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
22:58
6Sinner
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Sinner (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
Arnakata Music Ltd and EMI Songs Ltd.
18:11
7Desert Plains
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Desert Plains (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
15:04
8Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live cover recording of:
Some Heads Are Gonna Roll (on 1984-05-05)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Halligan, Jr. (founder of Ceili Rain)
14:30
9The Sentinel
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
The Sentinel (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
16:07
10Rock Hard Ride Free
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Rock Hard Ride Free (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
16:05
3▼CD: Live at Long Beach Arena, 5th May 1984
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1Night Comes Down
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Night Comes Down (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
14:29
2The Hellion
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
The Hellion (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
10:39
3Electric Eye
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Electric Eye (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
13:33
4Heavy Duty
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Heavy Duty (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
12:33
5Defenders of the Faith
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Defenders of the Faith (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
12:38
6Freewheel Burning
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Freewheel Burning (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
14:40
7Victim of Changes
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Victim of Changes (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Al Atkins, Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
Gull Entertainment Ltd. (not for release label use!)
19:43
8The Green Manalishi
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live cover recording of:
The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown) (on 1984-05-05)
lyricist and composer:
Peter Green (former member of Fleetwood Mac)
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs US and Palan Music Publishing Ltd.
15:46
9Living After Midnight
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Living After Midnight (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and EMI Songs Ltd.
2.154:51
10Hell Bent for Leather
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
Hell Bent for Leather (on 1984-05-05)
lyricist and composer:
Glenn Tipton
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
15:55
11You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’
bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (on 1984-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dave Holland (British rock drummer) (on 1984-05-05)
guitar:
K.K. Downing (on 1984-05-05) and Glenn Tipton (on 1984-05-05)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (on 1984-05-05)
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1984-05-05)
live recording of:
You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ (on 1984-05-05)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
18:52