Love Metal

BMG Finland

calendar_today2004Finland

The End Records

calendar_today2014United States

The End Records

calendar_todayDec 23, 2014United States

“Tracks 1, 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England. All other tracks mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA. A deluxe, re-mastered, multi-colored 2LP edition of HIM's fourth album, with an entire LP of bonus tracks, housed in a spot-varnished gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves. Includes download code. Can also be bought as part of different Bundles (containing different combinations of all reissue CD and Vinyl releases). Sticker on shrink-wrap reads reads: "Deluxe Gold Colored 2LP Reissue / HIM / Classic album / Love Metal / Re-Mastered / featuring 8 unreleased bonus tracks, / packaged in limited edition Gatefold Jacket / with 2 full artwork record sleeves / and exclusive liner notes. / Includes Digital Download Card"”

The End Records

calendar_todayDec 23, 2014United States

“1LP version of the re-mastered edition of HIM's fourth album, housed in a spot-varnished slipcase with printed inner sleeve, containing an foreword to the album by Dan Epstein and single pictures of each band member on the one side, all lyrics and credits on the other. 180g black vinyl. Can be bought separately or in different bundles containing other reissued LPs and/or CDs.”

The End Records

calendar_todayOct 17, 2017United States

“Limited, 1000 units only”

BMG

calendar_todaySep 1, 2023United States

“Limited to 500 copies on gold & white vinyl. Exclusively available from Newbury Comics.”

BMG

calendar_todaySep 1, 2023United States

BMG

calendar_todayJul 26, 2024United States

“2024 USA and CAN reissue on clear vinyl. Limited to 1500 copies. Comes with picture inner sleeve with liner notes.”

RCA / Sony Music

calendar_todayJan 17, 2025Europe

“2LP release comes with printed innersleeves and with Gatefold”

BMG Berlin Musik GmbH

calendar_today2003Germany

BMG Finland / Terrier Records / RCA

calendar_today2003Europe

“Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC Management for Hinterland All songs published by Heartagram ℗ & © 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Required for enhanced content: Pentium 200 MHz or faster, 32 MB RAM or more, Hicolor (16 bit) or True Color (24 or 32 bit), display, CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver This version looks similar as this version [r791366], but it has different artwork on the back cover (under CD).”

Universal Records / Jimmy Franks Recording Company

calendar_today2003United States

“Similar to [r1246459] but with a different Matrix The Heartagram symbol is done in gold foil on the front insert.”

BMG Finland / Terrier Records / RCA

calendar_today2003Europe

“Reissue of [r12958705] from 2004-2008 with the logo of [l268910] in the matrix. Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC Management for Hinterland All songs published by Heartagram ℗ & © 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Required for enhanced content: Pentium 200 MHz or faster, 32 MB RAM or more, Hicolor (16 bit) or True Color (24 or 32 bit), display, CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver”

RCA

calendar_today2003Europe

“Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC Management for Hinterland All songs published by Heartagram ℗ & © 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Required for enhanced content: Pentium 200 MHz or faster, 32 MB RAM or more, Hicolor (16 bit) or True Color (24 or 32 bit), display, CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver Sticker writes: "HIM Love Metal Enhanced cd incl. the video of "The Funeral Of Hearts""”

RCA / Sony BMG Music Entertainment

calendar_today2003Russia

“© & ℗ 2003 BMG Finland. For distribution to the territory of Russia and CIS. Released in standard Jewel Case.”

Антропос

calendar_today2003Russia

“Artist and album name also appear in Russian on release as "ХИМ • МЕТАЛЛ ЛЮБВИ". Для распространения только на территории Российской Федерации { means "For distribution only on the territory of Russian Federation" } Владелец исключительных имущественных авторских/смежных прав: BMG Finland Oy Производитель: ООО Рекординговая компания "Антропос", 196006, Санкт-Петербург, Цветочная ул.,д.7,лит.Г. Изготовлено по лицензии "Ановис" № 0307008 на использование неисключительных авторских и смежных прав. Изготовитель: ООО "Кардмедиа", 196006,Санкт-Петербург,ул.Цветочная,д.7,лит.А Booklet contains track titles translated to Russian: A Заживо погребенный любовью Похороны любви Окончательно погибший Приятное смятение Пожар души B Святое причастие Эта крепость слёз Круг страха Бесконечная тьма Путь C Реквием любви In the Mould Code area of the CD written: ООО "Кардмедиа" Лицензия МПТР России ВАФ №77-68”

BMG Finland / Terrier / RCA

calendar_today2003Europe

“Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC Management for Hinterland All songs published by Heartagram ℗ & © 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Required for enhanced content: Pentium 200 MHz or faster, 32 MB RAM or more, Hicolor (16 bit) or True Color (24 or 32 bit), display, CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver This version is very similar to the other European versions [r=791366] and [r=10604275], but has some small artwork variations. Disc label artwork and reverse/external tray insert artwork appear to be common across all these versions. Here the front cover "Heartagram" motif is a less metallic gold. Here the inside face of the tray insert (showing through the transparent disc tray) also has the golden star motif with 4 in the centre. But here the last page of the front booklet has golden text over the black swirl motif, and uniquely the 11 logos at the bottom of the page are in white and not black as the other versions.”

BMG Finland / Terrier Records / RCA

calendar_today2003Finland

“Digipak manufactured by [l=Pozzoli], Italy. On this version the booklet pocket is open to the left side. On [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1971023]the otherwise similar release (r1971023)[/url] the pocket is open to the right side. The enhanced part of the CD includes a video. The 20-page booklet opens to a 2x5 page size poster. ©&℗ 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU.”

RCA / BMG Russia / Terrier

calendar_today2003Russia

“Для Распространения На Территории России и СНГ. BMG For Sales In CIS 3778550 Comes With 4 Page Booklet”

BMG Finland / RCA

calendar_today2003Europe

“Standard jewel case edition”

BMG Finland

calendar_today2003Russia

RCA / BMG Russia / Terrier

calendar_today2003Russia

“On the front cover: Для распространения на территории России и СНГ = For distribution on the territory of Russia and the CIS Booklet: 4 pages. Released in a regular jewel case with clear tray.”

Music Factory Group

calendar_today2003Ukraine

“Packaged in a jewel case. The back cover lists track C, "Love's Requiem", but it is not included in the CD. Running time: 52:48”

BMG Finland / Terrier Records / RCA

calendar_today2003Europe

“Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC Management for Hinterland All songs published by Heartagram ℗ & © 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Required for enhanced content: Pentium 200 MHz or faster, 32 MB RAM or more, Hicolor (16 bit) or True Color (24 or 32 bit), display, CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver Sticker writes: "HIM Love Metal Enhanced cd incl. the video of "The Funeral Of Hearts"" Comes in a jewel case with clear tray and 12-page booklet. Some copies come without sticker.”

BMG Berlin Musik / GUN / Supersonic Records / RCA / Terrier Records

calendar_today2003Europe

“Contains fold out lyrics transcript printed in reflective gold on gold so they can only be read under the right light with a poster of the 'Buried Alive By Love' video on the other side. Bears the 'enhanced CD' logo. [Back] ©&℗ 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. www.heartagram.com www.him-music.de www.supersonicrecords.de [CD] ©&℗ 2003 BMG Finland. Made in the Eu.”

BMG Finland / Terrier / RCA

calendar_today2003Europe

“Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC Management for Hinterland All songs published by Heartagram ℗ & © 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Required for enhanced content: Pentium 200 MHz or faster, 32 MB RAM or more, Hicolor (16 bit) or True Color (24 or 32 bit), display, CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver This version is very similar to: [r12958705] - Except that this version, at the rear of booklet has 11 logos in black and Mastering SID code is LB 47. This version is also very similar to [r=791366] Except that this version has the golden star (showing through the transparent disc tray) with number 4 in the centre. This version is also very similar to [r=10604275] Except that this version has the Mastering SID code is LB 47.”

BMG Finland / Terrier Records / RCA

calendar_todayApr 14, 2003Finland

“Digipak manufactured by [l=Pozzoli], Italy. On this version the booklet pocket is open to the right side. On [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/18941881]the otherwise similar release (r18941881)[/url] the pocket is open to the left side. Limited edition including one bonus track, extended booklet and the video. ©&℗ 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU.”

BMG Finland Oy / Terrier / RCA

calendar_today2003Russia

“Excellent quality counterfeit release, highest quality of printing on CD and booklet, but there is not a Mould SID Code on matrix. Probable origin of this CD is Russia. CD enhanced with Video "The Funeral Of Hearts" Packaged in jewel case. Running Time: 61:26”

BMG Finland

calendar_today2003Russia

“Pirate version manufactured in Russia. Packaged in a jewel case with a clear tray. Looks very close to [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/4332515]another pirate version[/url], but comes with artwork and disk of slightly different colours (see images). Booklet has 4 pages. Track 1 listed as "Buried by love", track 5 as "Soul of fire" Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC ©&℗ 2003 BMG Finland Oy. 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Pentium 200 MHz or faster 32 MB RAM or more Hicolor (16 bit or True Color (24 or 32 bit) display CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver The video in the Enhanced CD part is in AVI format (file 'video.avi'): Video: DivX 3 512x384 24fps Audio: MP3 44100Hz 128 Kbps Joint stereo The video is a rip from MTV (contains MTV logo). All audio tracks on the release were mastered from MP3 files.”

RCA

calendar_today2003Russia

“Pirate version manufactured in Russia. Packaged in a jewel case. Booklet has 4 pages. Pages 3 & 4 contain the same text (credits info), but on different background. Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC ©&℗ 2003 BMG Finland ©&® 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Pentium 200 MHz or faster, 32 MB RAM or more Hicolor (16 bit or True Color (24 or 32 bit) display CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver The video is in MOV format (Video: Cinepack CVID 320x240 25fps, Audio: QT PCM 48000Hz stereo 1536kbps), file size ~ 153 MB.”

BMG Poland / BMG Finland / Terrier Records / RCA

calendar_today2003Poland

“Album CD promo copy in standard jewel case with 4 pages booklet. Track 10 is not listed, although it's still on the disc. Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC Management for Hinterland All songs published by Heartagram ℗ & © 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the Poland. Required for enhanced content: Pentium 200 MHz or faster, 32 MB RAM or more, Hicolor (16 bit) or True Color (24 or 32 bit), display, CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver”

BMG Finland

calendar_today2003Russia

“Pirate version manufactured in Russia. Packaged in a jewel case with a clear tray. Looks very close to [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/3878851]another pirate version[/url], but comes with artwork and disk of slightly different colours (see images). Booklet has 4 pages. Pages 2 & 3 contain the same image. Page 4 contains credits. Track 1 listed as "Buried by love", track 5 as "Soul of fire" Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC ©&℗ 2003 BMG Finland Oy. 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Pentium 200 MHz or faster 32 MB RAM or more Hicolor (16 bit or True Color (24 or 32 bit) display CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver The video in the Enhanced CD part is in AVI format (file 'video.avi'): Video: DivX 3 512x384 24fps Audio: MP3 44100Hz 128 Kbps Joint stereo The video is a rip from MTV (contains MTV logo). All audio tracks on the release were mastered from MP3 files.”

BMG Finland

calendar_today2003Russia

“Pirate version manufactured in Russia. Packaged in a jewel case with a clear tray. Looks very close to [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/4332515]another pirate version[/url], but comes with artwork and disk of slightly different colours (see images). Booklet has 4 pages. Pages 2 & 3 contain the same image. Page 4 contains credits. Track 1 listed as "Buried by love", track 5 as "Soul of fire" Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC ©&℗ 2003 BMG Finland Oy. 2003 BMG Finland Oy. Distributed by the local BMG Company. Made in the EU. Pentium 200 MHz or faster 32 MB RAM or more Hicolor (16 bit or True Color (24 or 32 bit) display CD-ROM drive Sound support MCI based MPEG driver The video in the Enhanced CD part is in AVI format (file 'video.avi'): Video: DivX 3 512x384 24fps Audio: MP3 44100Hz 128 Kbps Joint stereo The video is a rip from MTV (contains MTV logo). All audio tracks on the release were mastered from MP3 files.”

BMG Czech Republic

BMG Finland

calendar_today2003Finland

BMG Russia / RCA / Terrier

calendar_today2003Russia

BMG Finland

calendar_today2003Bulgaria

“Engineered at Finnvox, Helsinki, Finland Mixed at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA Except tracks 1 & 4 mixed at Sphere Studios, London, England Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC Management for Hinterland All songs published by Heartagram”

BMG Finland Oy

calendar_today2003Russia

BMG / RCA / Terrier

calendar_today2003Poland

“Hologram ZPAV-ZAiKS”

BMG Hungary

calendar_today2003Hungary

BMG Russia / RCA / Terrier

calendar_today2003Russia

“Differences in printing.”

BMG

calendar_today2003Bulgaria

Music Factory Group / BMG Russia

calendar_today2003Ukraine

BMG Russia / RCA / Terrier

calendar_today2003Russia

BMG Indonesia / RCA

calendar_today2003Indonesia

“©&℗ 2003 BMG Indonesia.”

Not On Label (HIM (2))

calendar_today2003Ukraine

“On tape printed: "High Quality Music" Errors on cover: track B5 - titled as "The Begining Of The End" track B6 - titled as "Bury My Deep Inside Your Heart" track B8 - titled as "The Vampire (Accoustic Thunder Version)"”

BMG Finland / Supersonic Records / GUN

calendar_today2003Europe

“Promo Tape, says "For Promotion Only, Release Date: 14.04.2003" on the cover.”

Sound-R

calendar_today2003Russia

“The tracks are consecutively numbered”

DD Music

calendar_today2003Russia

Sound-R

calendar_today2003Russia

“Comes with 4 page booklet”

Not On Label (HIM (2))

calendar_today2003Russia

“Contains bonus tracks.”

Not On Label (HIM (2))

calendar_today2003Russia

Plus One Records Malaysia

calendar_today2003Malaysia

BMG Poland

calendar_today2003Poland

“With polis licence stick and bonus tracks.”

Vigma

calendar_today2004Belarus