The Best of Judas Priest (limited edition)

~ Release by Judas Priest (see all versions of this release, 12 available)

Annotation

Different running order than the regular vinyl edition.

Die-cut cover has a fold-out on back to prop the record vertically.

Issued with heavy cardboard insert to maintain package integrity.

Limited to 5,000 copies

Annotation last modified on 2014-03-29 11:07 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
#TitleRatingLength
A1Dying to Meet You
engineer:
Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
John Hinch (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
electric guitar:
K.K. Downing (from 1974-06 until 1974-07) and Glenn Tipton (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-06 until 1974-07) and Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
recording of:
Dying to Meet You (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
writer:
Kenneth Downing and Rob Halford
46:15
A2Never Satisfied
engineer:
Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
John Hinch (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
electric guitar:
K.K. Downing (from 1974-06 until 1974-07) and Glenn Tipton (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-06 until 1974-07) and Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
recording of:
Never Satisfied (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
writer:
Al Atkins and Kenneth Downing
4.354:48
A3Rocka Rolla
engineer:
Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven
producer:
Rodger Bain
drums (drum set):
John Hinch (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
electric guitar:
K.K. Downing (from 1974-06 until 1974-07) and Glenn Tipton (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Rob Halford (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited (not for release label use! post-2008 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment) (in 2026)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-06 until 1974-07) and Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
recording of:
Rocka Rolla (from 1974-06 until 1974-07)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
3.53:05
A4Diamonds and Rust
producer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Judas Priest and Max West
drums (drum set):
Alan Moore (Judas Priest drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest)
electric guitar:
K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton
lead vocals:
Rob Halford
cover recording of:
Diamonds & Rust
lyricist and composer:
Joan Baez (US folk singer)
dedicated to:
Bob Dylan
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Chandos Music Company
4.653:15
B1Victim of Changes
engineer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Dave Charles (British drummer as well as producer & engineer) and Chris Tsangarides
producer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Judas Priest and Max West
drums (drum set):
Alan Moore (Judas Priest drummer) (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
electric guitar:
K.K. Downing (from 1975-11 until 1975-12) and Glenn Tipton (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
recorded at:
Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
mixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 40)
recording of:
Victim of Changes (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
writer:
Al Atkins, Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
publisher:
Gull Entertainment Ltd. (not for release label use!)
47:48
B2Island of Domination
engineer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Dave Charles (British drummer as well as producer & engineer) and Chris Tsangarides
producer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Judas Priest and Max West
drums (drum set):
Alan Moore (Judas Priest drummer) (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
electric guitar:
K.K. Downing (from 1975-11 until 1975-12) and Glenn Tipton (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
recorded at:
Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
mixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Island of Domination (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
4:18
B3The Ripper
engineer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Dave Charles (British drummer as well as producer & engineer) and Chris Tsangarides
producer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Judas Priest and Max West
drums (drum set):
Alan Moore (Judas Priest drummer) (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
electric guitar:
K.K. Downing (from 1975-11 until 1975-12) and Glenn Tipton (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
recorded at:
Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
mixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Ripper (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
lyricist and composer:
Glenn Tipton
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
52:50
B4Deceiver
engineer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Dave Charles (British drummer as well as producer & engineer) and Chris Tsangarides
producer:
Jeffrey Calvert, Judas Priest and Max West
drums (drum set):
Alan Moore (Judas Priest drummer) (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
electric bass guitar:
Ian Hill (UK bassist for Judas Priest) (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
electric guitar:
K.K. Downing (from 1975-11 until 1975-12) and Glenn Tipton (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
lead vocals:
Rob Halford (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
recorded at:
Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
mixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Deceiver (from 1975-11 until 1975-12)
writer:
Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton
4.352:44