Born in America is the fifth studio album released by the American heavy metal band Riot, released in 1983. After getting dropped by Elektra Records the band signed with Canadian indie label Quality Records for what was to be the second and last record with Rhett Forrester on vocals. This was also the last album for guitarist Rick Ventura, bassist Kip Leming, and drummer Sandy Slavin.

Germany's ZYX Music released the album in Europe, accompanied by a 12" single, "Warrior (live) b/w Born in America".

Born in America

Born In America was re-issued in 1989 by Grand Slamm Records in the U.S. and CBS/Sony Records in Japan, both with different artwork. A further U.S. re-issue followed in 1999 through Metal Blade Records, utilizing the original cover artwork. Born In America was re-issued again in 2015.

Born in America

Track listing

Personnel

Riot

Rhett Forrester – vocals

Mark Reale – guitars

Rick Ventura – guitars

Kip Leming – bass

Sandy Slavin – drums

Production

Steve Loeb – producer

Rod Hui – associate producer, engineer, mixing

Howie Weinberg – mastering

References

Riot V albums

1983 albums

Quality Records albums

Born in America