Countdown to Extinction — 1992

A polished, commercial thrash peak. Tuneful and huge. Their best-selling record. Released in 1992, it's the kind of later record that serious fans treasure.

On vinyl: The CD may actually be the better-value format here, but reissues are increasingly available.

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More from Megadeth — where to go next

If you have Countdown to Extinction, these are the Megadeth records worth reaching for next.

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   Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?1986 · Metal
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