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Boston MA: Band's equipment stolen; James inspired to write "Fade to Black"
1/14/1984

Jump in the Fire 12" EP released in Europe on Music For Nations label
1/20/1984

Copenhagen, Denmark; Metallica begins recording Ride The Lightning at Sweet Silence Studios
2/20/1984

Ride The Lightning finished
3/14/1984

Megaforce releases Ride The Lightning
7/30/1984

Metallica signs with Elektra
9/12/1984

Elektra re-releases Ride The Lightning
11/19/1984

Creeping Death/The Garage Days Revisited
11/23/1984

Creeping Death/The Garage Days Revisited 12" single released in Europe by Music For Nations

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