MEGADETH - Youthanasia (sealed 2XLP copy) Capitol Records Re-issue (2026) Double Black Gatefold vinyl.
 
Originally released in 1994 on Capitol Records, "Youthanasia" marks a pivotal moment in MEGADETH’s legendary discography. Following the massive success of "Countdown To Extinction," the band’s sixth studio album doubled down on heavy, mid-tempo grooves, intricate guitar harmonies, and Dave Mustaine’s signature sharp, sociopolitical lyricism.
 
Recorded in Phoenix, Arizona, with producer Max Norman, "Youthanasia" captured the classic classic lineup—Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Marty Friedman, and Nick Menza—at the peak of their collaborative songwriting tight-knit dynamic.
 
The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and quickly earned platinum status, cemented by core metal hits like "Train Of Consequences" and "A Tout Le Monde."
 
This expanded 2LP edition pressed on 180g black vinyl features remastered audio sourced directly from the original tapes.
 
Splitting the track list across four sides allows the dynamic, heavy low-end and soaring lead work of Marty Friedman to breathe fully, offering an audiophile-grade listening experience that honors the original 1994 sonic clarity. Capitol Records – 00199957311250, UMe – 00199957311250
 
2LP Standard Black Vinyl:
 
Remastered audio from the original analog mixes
Capitol Records / Universal
Key Tracks: "Train of Consequences," "A Tout le Monde," "Reckoning Day," "Addicted to Chaos"