| Release date | Label | Catalog ID | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27th, 1984 | Megaforce Records | MRI 769 | 12" vinyl | |
| July 27th, 1984 | Elektra Records | 9 60396-4 | Cassette | |
| July 27th, 1984 | Megaforce Records | MRIT 769 | Cassette | |
| July 27th, 1984 | Music for Nations | MFN 27 | 12" vinyl | |
| July 27th, 1984 | Music for Nations | TMFN-27 | Cassette | |
| 1984 | Bernett Records | SB 18026 | 12" vinyl | Misprint, Limited edition |
| 1984 | Bernett Records | SB 18526 | Cassette | |
| 1984 | Elektra Records | 9 60396-1 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1984 | Elektra Records | 96 03964 | Cassette | |
| 1984 | Elektra Records | E4 60396 783647C | Cassette | |
| 1984 | Elektra Records | 60369-2 | CD | |
| 1984 | Music for Nations | MFN 27 | 12" vinyl | 2nd run with barcode. |
| 1984 | Nexus | K25P-501 | 12" vinyl | Japan, Translucent vinyl |
| 1984 | Roadrunner Records | RR 9848 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1985 (Unofficial) | Independent | RM-10.001 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1985 | Banzai Records | BRC 1909 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1985 | Banzai Records | BRC4 1909 | Cassette | |
|
1985
(Unofficial) (as the band "Metallica / Vyper") |
Billboard | BB 9758 | Cassette | |
| 1985 (Unofficial) | Ron Records | Cassette | ||
| 1986 (Unofficial) | MAX | MAX 2405 | Cassette | |
| 1986 | N.E.W. Musidisc | 2337 | 12" vinyl | Reissue |
| 1986 | N.E.W. Musidisc | C 2337 | Cassette | Reissue |
| 1986 | New Electric Way | 193374 | Cassette | |
| September 1986 | Music for Nations | MFN 27P | 12" vinyl | Picture disc |
| November 18th, 1986 | Elektra Records | 60396-1 | 12" vinyl | |
| November 18th, 1986 | Elektra Records | 60396-4 | Cassette | |
| 1987 | Ariola | H1987 | Cassette | |
| 1987 | Elektra Records | 9 60396-2 | CD | Longbox |
| 1987 | Elektra Records | CD 60396 | CD | |
| 1987 (Unofficial) | MAX | MAX 3292 | Cassette | |
| 1987 | Music for Nations | CD MFN 27 | CD | Reissue |
| 1987 | Music for Nations | MFN 27 DM | 2 12" vinyls | |
| 1987 | New Electric Way | 193371 | 12" vinyl | Reissue, Repress |
| 1987 | RGE | 304.7060 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1987 | RGE | 304.7060 | Cassette | |
| 1988 (Unofficial) | Mag Magic | MM-0067 | Cassette | |
| 1988 (Unofficial) | RC Company | RC 1665 | Cassette | |
| 1988 (Unofficial) | RC Company | RC 1725 | Cassette | |
| November 21st, 1988 | CBS/Sony Records | 25DP 5340 | CD | Japan |
| 1989 (Unofficial) | Independent | CD | ||
| 1989 | Columbia Records | SMP 3146.2 | CD | Reissue |
| 1989 | Elektra Records | 9 60396-2 | CD | Remastered |
| 1989 | King's Records | VT - 0230489 | Cassette | |
| 1989 (Unofficial) | Megaton | MT-31 | Cassette | |
| 1989 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-2 | CD | |
| 1989 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-1 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1989 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-1 | 12" vinyl | Mispressed |
| 1989 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-4 | Cassette | |
| 1989 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-4 | Cassette | |
| 1989 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-1 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1989 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-4 | Cassette | Malaysian edition |
| 1990 (Unofficial) | As | A-9035 | Cassette | |
| 1990 (Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 0036 | Cassette | |
| 1990 (Unofficial) | Pegaz | 086 | Cassette | |
| 1990 | Sung Eum Limited | SEL-RP 2026 | 12" vinyl | South Korea, Reissue |
| 1990 (Unofficial) | Tact | 016 | Cassette | |
| 1990 | Vertigo Records | SEL-RP 2026 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1990 | Vertigo Records | 29225 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1990 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-1 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1990 | Vertigo Records | LPR 23068 | 12" vinyl | Translucent vinyl |
| 1991 (Unofficial) | Baron Music | BM-CD 349 | Cassette | |
| 1991 (Unofficial) | Elbo | 0416 | Cassette | |
| 1991 (Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 0036 | Cassette | |
| 1991 (Unofficial) | Takt Music | 016 | Cassette | |
| 1991 | Vertigo Records | 20.077 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1992 (Unofficial) | Asta Records | AS-095 | Cassette | |
| 1992 (Unofficial) | Euro Star | ES 694 | Cassette | |
|
1992
(Unofficial) (titled "Ride the Lighting") |
Euro Star | ES 694 | Cassette | |
|
1992
(Unofficial) (titled "Ride the Lighting") |
Euro Star | ES 694 | Cassette | |
|
1992
(Unofficial) (titled "Ride the Lighting") |
Euro Star | ES 694 | Cassette | |
|
1992
(Unofficial) (titled "Ride the Lighting") |
Euro Star | ES 694 | Cassette | |
| 1992 (Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 0036 | Cassette | |
| 1992 (Unofficial) | Orion | OR 0218 | Cassette | |
| 1992 (Unofficial) | ProCom | 653 | Cassette | |
| 1992 (Unknown) | Rock-Serwis | RS 027 | Cassette | Reissue |
| 1992 | Rodven | 210219 | CD | |
| 1992 (Unofficial) | Tango Music | T-169 | Cassette | |
| 1992 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-1 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1992 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-4 | Cassette | |
| 1992 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-2 | CD | |
| 1992 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-4 | Cassette | |
| 1993 (Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 0036 | Cassette | |
| 1993 | Rodven | 210219 | Cassette | Reissue |
| 1993 | Sono-Rodven | S.R.-210219 | 12" vinyl | Reissue |
| 1993 (Unofficial) | Star | 809 | Cassette | |
| 1993 | Vertigo Records | 210219 | CD | |
| 1993 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-2 | CD | |
| 1994 (Unofficial) | Delta | 0076 | Cassette | |
| 1994 (Unofficial) | Delta Music | MDM 100.416 | Cassette | |
| 1994 (Unofficial) | Mad Vox | 412 | Cassette | |
| 1994 (Unofficial) | Mad Vox | M 412 | Cassette | |
| 1994 (Unofficial) | Marshall Music | M-0056 | Cassette | |
| 1994 (Unofficial) | Santa Records | П94 RAT 30742 | 12" vinyl | |
| 1994 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-4 | Cassette | |
| 1994 (Unofficial) | Vivo | 737 | Cassette | |
| 1994 (Unofficial) | Western Thunder Records | WT 0357 | Cassette | |
| 1995 (Unofficial) | Angel's of Hell Records | 020 | Cassette | |
| 1995 | Elektra Records | CD 60396 | CD | Remastered |
| 1995 | Elektra Records | 9 60396-2 | CD | Remastered |
| 1995 (Unofficial) | Euro Style | ES 422 | Cassette | |
| 1995 | Vertigo Records | 838140-4 | Cassette | |
| 1996 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-2 | CD | |
| 1996 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-4 | Cassette | |
| August 1996 (Unofficial) | ООО "ДОРА" | JPCD9608277 | CD | |
| 1997 (Unofficial) | Astra | 086 | Cassette | |
| 1997 (Unofficial) | Audio Max | 680 | Cassette | |
| 1997 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-2 | CD | |
| October 1997 (Unofficial) | Moon Records | Cassette | ||
| 1998 (Unofficial) | [Russian pirate label] | RTR 01 10022 | CD | |
| 1998 (Unofficial) | A.M.P. Production | MC05.01.98 026 | Cassette | Reissue |
| 1998 (Unofficial) | A.M.P. Production | MC05.01.98 026- PRO.DANCE | Cassette | |
| 1998 (Unofficial) | Sphera Music Records Company | Cassette | Reissue | |
| 1998 (Unofficial) | Western Thunder Records | WT-357 | Cassette | |
|
1999
(Unofficial) (titled "Ride the Lightning / Creeping Death / Jump in the Fire") |
Invisible Halahup | ZML10982 | CD | |
| February 22nd, 2000 | DCC Compact Classics | GZS-1136 | CD | Remastered |
| 2001 | Ukrainian Records | 838 140-9 | CD | |
| 2001 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-1 | 12" vinyl | |
| 2002 (Unofficial) | Independent | 838 140-1 | 12" vinyl | Picture disc |
|
2002
(Unofficial) (titled "Ride the Lightning / One") |
Agat Company | A-M84 | CD | |
| 2002 (Unofficial) | Capitol Records | CECD-2644 | CD | |
| 2002 (Unofficial) | FullHouse Records | FH2002-802 | Cassette | |
| 2002 (Unofficial) | Galactic Records | GR 1131-02 | Cassette | |
| 2002 | Ukrainian Records | 838 140-4 | Cassette | |
| 2002 | Universal Music Russia | 838 140-9 | CD | |
| November 6th, 2003 | Sony Records Int'l | SICP 476 | CD | Reissue, Japan, Mini LP |
| 2004 | Universal Music Russia | 838 140-9 | CD | Reissue |
| 2005 (Unofficial) | Bernett Records | SB 18026 | Vinyl | Limited edition |
| 2006 | Universal Music Russia | 838 140-9 | CD | Reissue |
| 2006 | Vertigo Records | DP 0076 | CD | |
| August 9th, 2006 | Universal Music K.K. | UICR-1053 | CD | Reissue, Japan, Mini LP |
| 2007 | Universal Music Russia | 838 140-9 | CD | Reissue |
| December 19th, 2007 | Universal Music K.K. | UICR-9017 | CD | Reissue, Japan |
| 2008 | Vertigo Records | DP 0076 | CD | |
| April 15th, 2008 | Universal Music | 0600753085332 | 12" vinyl | Reissue, Remastered, EU |
| April 15th, 2008 | Universal Music | 0600753085240 | 2 12" vinyls | Limited edition, Reissue, Remastered, EU |
| April 15th, 2008 | Warner Bros. Records | 424636-1 | 2 12" vinyls | Limited edition, Reissue, Remastered, US |
| April 15th, 2008 | Warner Bros. Records | 424572-1 | 12" vinyl | Reissue, Remastered, US |
| September 12th, 2008 | Universal Music K.K. | UICY-91070 | CD | Reissue, Japan, SHM-CD |
| March 4th, 2009 | Universal Music Japan | UICY-60111 | CD | Reissue, Japan |
| June 24th, 2009 | Universal Music Japan | UICY-91452 | CD | Reissue, Japan, SHM-CD |
| August 26th, 2010 | Warner Bros. Records | 424636-1 | 2 12" vinyls | Limited edition, Blue vinyl, Reissue, Remastered, US |
| September 22nd, 2010 | Universal Music Japan | UICY-94663 | CD | Reissue, Japan, Mini LP, SHM-CD |
| November 2nd, 2011 | Universal Music Japan | UICY-20223 | CD | Reissue, Japan, SHM-CD |
| August 7th, 2013 | Blackened Recordings | BLCKND004-2 | CD | |
| August 7th, 2013 | Universal Music Japan | UICY-75740 | CD | Reissue, Japan |
| September 16th, 2014 | Blackened Recordings | BLCKND004-1 | 12" vinyl | Limited edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | Blackened Recordings | 00602547885227 | CD | Digisleeve, Remastered, Reissue |
| 2016 | Universal Music Russia | 4605026716810 | CD | Reissue |
| April 11th, 2016 | Blackened Recordings | BLCKND004RD-1 | 4 vinyls + 6CD + DVD | Remastered Deluxe Box Set |
| April 15th, 2016 | Blackened Recordings | BLCKND004R-2 | CD | Digisleeve, Reissue, Remastered |
| April 16th, 2016 | Blackened Recordings | BLCKND004R-1 | 12" vinyl | Limited edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| April 13th, 2018 | Universal Music Japan | UICR-1138 | CD | Reissue, Remastered, Japan, SHM-CD |
| 2019 | Vertigo Records | 838 140-2 | CD | Reissue |
| January 29th, 2021 | Blackened Recordings | BLCKND004R-1W | 12" vinyl | Limited edition, Coloured, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| April 14th, 2023 | Blackened Recordings | UICY-80301 | CD | Japan, Limited edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| December 1st, 2023 | Blackened Recordings | 00602547885241 | 12" vinyl | Electric blue vinyl, repress, remastered |
| Unknown (Unofficial) | [Russian pirate label] | HR 1012 | Cassette | |
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Amigos | Cassette | ||
| Unknown (Unofficial) | C.T. Product | CT-4198 | Cassette | |
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Claw Records | 10JUN18-003 | Cassette | Limited edition |
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Deck | Cassette | ||
| Unknown (Unofficial) | High Stereo Light | 584 | 12" vinyl | |
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Nora Music | NM 03 | Cassette | |
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Rege | Cassette | ||
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Reggae | Cassette | ||
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Spider | S 0057 | Cassette | |
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Unison | MC002 | Cassette | |
| Unknown (Unofficial) | Unison | Cassette | ||
| Unknown | Universal Music Russia | 838 140-4 | Cassette |