Reception
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Although the band did not have enough time to sell any records while touring, the album became Metal Blade Records' highest selling release. Five thousand copies was the label's average. Show No Mercy went on to sell over 15,500 to 20,000 copies in the United States; it also went on to sell over 15,000 overseas, as Metal Blade had worldwide rights. The success of the album led to Slagel wanting the band to release a new record and an extended play.
Read more about this topic: Show No Mercy (Slayer album)
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