Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? is the second studio album by American
thrash metal band
Megadeth, released on September 19, 1986. The project was originally handled by
Combat Records, resulting in the first
mix of the album being co-produced by Randy Burns.
Capitol Records then bought the rights to the album and hired another producer, Paul Lani, to mix it himself. The album's front cover, featuring the band's mascot
Vic Rattlehead, was created by
Ed Repka. The recording of the album was difficult for the band because of the ongoing drug issues the members had at the time. This was the last Megadeth album to feature drummer
Gar Samuelson and guitarist
Chris Poland, who were fired shortly after the album's promotional tour for drug abuse. The title track, noted for its politically conscious lyrics, was released as the album's
lead single.