The Best of Motörhead

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

Tracklist

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1Killed by Death
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)
44:39
2Ace of Spades
producer:
Vic Maile (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
electric guitar:
'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1980), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1980) and Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”) (in 1980)
recorded at:
Jackson’s Studios in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
music videos:
Ace of Spades by Motörhead
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 3), VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 10), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 33), TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 41) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 442)
recording of:
Ace of Spades (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher)
4.252:48
3Motörhead (live)
producer:
Vic Maile (on 1981-03-29)
recorded at:
O₂ City Hall Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (on 1981-03-29)
live recording of:
Motorhead (on 1981-03-29)
lyricist and composer:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher) and United Artists Music Ltd.
23:37
4Iron 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)
3.352:52
5Overkill
engineer:
Trevor Hallesy (from 1978-12 until 1979-01) and Ashley Howe (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
producer:
Jimmy Miller (producer for Rolling Stones/Nirvana etc) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
electric guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1979), Union Square Music Ltd. (for copyright use only, holding company of Union Square Music) (in 2018) and Universal Music Operations Ltd. (not for release label use! UK&IE subsidiary of UMG, legal name of Universal Music UK) (in 2018)
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1978-12 until 1979-01) and Sound Development Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
music videos:
Overkill by Motörhead
recording of:
Overkill (Motörhead song) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher)
4.155:12
6Eat 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
7Love Me Like a Reptile
producer:
Vic Maile (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
electric guitar:
'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
recorded at:
Jackson’s Studios in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
recording of:
Love Me Like a Reptile (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
3.753:23
8(We Are) The Road Crew (live)
producer:
Vic Maile (on 1981-03-30)
recorded at:
O₂ City Hall Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (on 1981-03-30)
live recording of:
(We Are) the Road Crew (on 1981-03-30)
lyricist:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
composer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
3.53:32
9Rock and 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
10The Hammer
producer:
Vic Maile (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
electric guitar:
'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
recorded at:
Jackson’s Studios in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
recording of:
The Hammer (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
3.52:47
11Damage Case
engineer:
Trevor Hallesy (from 1978-12 until 1979-01) and Ashley Howe (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
producer:
Jimmy Miller (producer for Rolling Stones/Nirvana etc) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
electric guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1978-12 until 1979-01) and Sound Development Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
recording of:
Damage Case (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Mick Farren (UK punk rock musician/journalist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
3.63:02
12The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
producer:
Vic Maile (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
electric guitar:
'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
recorded at:
Jackson’s Studios in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
music videos:
The Chase Is Better Than the Catch by Motörhead
recording of:
The Chase Is Better Than the Catch (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
lyricist:
Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
composer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
3.54:18
13Stone Deaf in the U.S.A.
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)
slide guitar:
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:
Stone Deaf in the U.S.A. (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)
3:39
14No Class
engineer:
Trevor Hallesy (from 1978-12 until 1979-01) and Ashley Howe (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
producer:
Jimmy Miller (producer for Rolling Stones/Nirvana etc) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
electric guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1978-12 until 1979-01) and Sound Development Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
music videos:
No Class by Motörhead
instrumental versions:
No Class - Instrumental by Motörhead
recording of:
No Class (from 1978-12 until 1979-01)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
4.352:39
15Bomber (live)
producer:
Vic Maile (on 1981-03-28)
recorded at:
Queens Hall in Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (on 1981-03-28)
live recording of:
Bomber (on 1981-03-28)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher)
3.53:17
16Doctor 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)
33:39
17Dead Men Tell No Tales
engineer:
Trevor Hallesy (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
producer:
Jimmy Miller (producer for Rolling Stones/Nirvana etc) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31) and Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
music videos:
Dead Men Tell No Tales by Motörhead
recording of:
Dead Men Tell No Tales (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher)
3.353:07
18Built for Speed (live)
producer:
Guy Bidmead (on 1988-07-02), Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) (on 1988-07-02), Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (on 1988-07-02), Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (on 1988-07-02) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist) (on 1988-07-02)
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
guitar:
Phil Campbell (Welsh metal guitarist for Motörhead & Persian Risk) and Würzel (Motörhead guitarist)
recorded at:
Giants of Rock 1988 (1988-07-02)
live recording of:
Built for Speed (on 1988-07-02)
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)
revision of:
On the Road
24:56
19Over the Top
engineer:
Trevor Hallesy (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
producer:
Jimmy Miller (producer for Rolling Stones/Nirvana etc) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
bass guitar:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-07-31)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31) and Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
recording of:
Over the Top (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
2.53:14
20Orgasmatron
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)
3.655:22