Load

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Continental European release Gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeves Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California, at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March - April '96. Additional Mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York.”

Elektra

calendar_todayJun 4, 1996United States

“Issued in a gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeves. Some copies are issued with a hype sticker applied to the shrink wrap front. Runouts are etched, only [SRC logo] and 'STERLING' are stamped.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Argentina

“Test press version of [r6917740] 25 copies include a numbered insert. The LPs are individually numbered (part 1 and part 2). Some other copies don't have any insert.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Germany

“This "Mexico version" is really from Germany.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Germany

“Says "Printed in Argentina", but is from Germany.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeves. white label Test pressing, Labels with Test Pressing packed with promo Sticker for record shops”

Not On Label (Metallica)

“This is a misprint that shows splatter on both sides of album. "LOAD" is in white on both sides. No matrix marks, no cover.”

ZMC

calendar_today1997Zimbabwe

“Zimbabwean truncated single-vinyl LP release from 1997. Tracklisting on back cover does not match the original 2xLP release: it is missing 'Until It Sleeps' and 'Mama Said', however these tracks are included on the record. The four tracks not included on the record are 'Bleeding Me', 'Thorn Within', 'Ronnie', and 'The Outlaw Torn' On the spine: Metallica misspelled as "Metalllica" and catalog number as "SATR 6259". All tracks published by Gallo Music Publishing. Companies and roles uncredited on release: Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound.”

ZMC

calendar_today1997Zimbabwe

“Test pressing of Zimbabwean truncated [r=6128747] single LP release.”

Not On Label (Metallica)

calendar_today1997Europe

“Special variant edition for Europe 1997 - Promo only / 200 copies”

Not On Label (Metallica)

calendar_today1997Europe

“Special edition for Europe 1997 - Promo only / 200 copies”

Vertigo

calendar_today2001Europe

“Gatefold cover includes printed inner-sleeves. Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica Made in the EU”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today2010United States

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today2010United States

Universal Music Group International

calendar_today2010Europe

“Original release 1996 4 vinyl box set, 45 series Made in EU”

Universal Music Group International

calendar_today2010Europe

“Corrected runout details as per my copies”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayJun 14, 2010United States

“A limited run of 100 copies were pressed in White vinyl, 50 were made available on Because Sound Matters and the other 50 were sold through the Metallica fanclub. The white vinyl features the same catalog number and barcode as the regular black vinyl release. Manufactured in Germany.”

Universal Music Group International

calendar_today2010Europe

“With Universal cover letter with release info.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayFeb 2010United States

Blackened

calendar_todayAug 25, 2014United States

“Comes in a gatefold sleeve. Includes lyric inserts”

Blackened

calendar_todayJul 24, 2015Europe

“Gatefold cover, 180 grams. Printed inserts. First cat. no. is on sleeve and labels; second on sleeve back only. Runouts are etched, except for the parts "-20530-" and "-20531-" which are stamped.”

Blackened

calendar_todayJan 30, 2017United States

“Records housed in company test pressing sleeve.”

Blackened

calendar_todayJun 13, 2022United States

“Comes in a gatefold sleeve. Limited Edition Walmart exclusive. 10,000 pressed. Comes with a insert with lyrics.”

Blackened

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025Europe

“Load (Remastered) [Box Set - 5lp, "Mama Said" Picture Disc, 15cd, 4dvd, Laminates, Poster + Download] With 301 total tracks (245 unreleased) and weighing in at over ten pounds, the limited edition deluxe numbered box set of LOAD(Remastered) includes the album remastered on 180-gram double LP and CD, Mama Said picture disc, three live LPs, 15 CDs and four DVDs featuring unreleased content (live shows, rough mixes, demos, etc), MP3 download card of all audio, two tour laminates, a Lollapalooza poster, a Pushead patch, a Rolling Stone print, guitar/bass picks, a pack of 14 Rorschach Test cards, lyric folder and sheets, and a 128-page hardcover book with never-before-seen photos + stories from those who were there. Limited to 20,000 numbered copies. 1839 minutes and 31 seconds of music. There's no CD 10 on the back cover whereas there are 2 CD 11”

Elektra

calendar_today1996United States

“This release has pressing plant identifications for both [l354230] ('WEA mfg / CA' in plastic hub) and its successor [l479079] ('CI/CA' on mirror band). Most likely manufactured during a transitional period, around 2003. Glass master was made in 2001. 32-page booklet with gallery of band and band-member photos with lyrics-portions and credits. Standard CD jewel case with clear tray. Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound.”

Vertigo

“This is the PMDC, USA pressing. Printing back cd MADE IN USA BY PMDC. Issued in transparent jewel case with 32-page booklet of photographs, lyrics and credits. Track durations are printed on the disc. From rear cover: ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV. From booklet: Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York Additional Mixing at Quad Recording Studios”

Elektra

calendar_today1996United States

“Release is packaged in a clear jewel case with a clear disc tray. Includes a 32-page booklet with lyrics. Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. On inlay: Manufactered and Distributed by Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc.[logo Warner] A Time Warner Company [...] ℗© 1996 E/M Ventures. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. [...] All songs © 1996 Creeping Death Music (ASCAP)”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Total running time: 78:57 This is the PMDC, UK pressing. Other pressing are [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/368311]PMDC, France [/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/4846125]PMDC, Germany [/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/26208341]PMDC, UK [/url] with another runout numbers”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Total running time: 78:57 This is the PMDC, UK pressing. Other pressing are [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/368311]PMDC, France [/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/4846125]PMDC, Germany [/url]”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Comes in a jewel case with a transparent tray and a 32-panel booklet (including front and back covers). All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV "Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California, at various points in time between May '95 & February '96 […] Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York […] Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96 […] Additional Mixing by Mike Fraser at Quad Recording Studios, New York" Total running time: 79:00 Other releases with the catalog number 532 618-2: -[r=12448796]: Unoffcial release without booklet as well as the catalog number "532 618-2P" on the CD. Has the barcode "7 314532 618224" printed in blue. Country unknown. -[r=9440719]: Argentinian release with matrix "0R7K3<1659>LASER DISC POLY532612-3719" -[r=2606987]: Argentinian release pressed by [l257349] with matrix "A7M3D9/06 532612 / UNIVERSAL EPSA IND. ARG./5947" -[r=3899818]: Australasian release pressed by [l138030]. -[r=10487530]: Australasian release pressed by [l280940]. -[r=3167835]: Australasian release pressed by [l545129]. -[r=11178523]: Australasian box set release. -[r=397656]: Australasian 2CD release. -[r=9094060]: Brazilian release with matrix "SONOPRESS.5326182" and the batch ID "AG1000" -[r=11442711]: Brazilian release with matrix "SONOPRESS.5326182" the batch ID "AI0001000" -[r=11509200]: Brazilian release with the matrix "SONOPRESS.5326182 2855/08" and batch ID "AF0001000". -[r=5332208]: Brazilian release with the matrix "MICROSERVICE 10023S3030907AVC05 02/532618-2" and batch ID "AA2500". -[r=6142582]: Brazilian release with common matrix "10023A MICROSERVICE 02/532618-2" (2 variants). -[r=10062601]: Brazilian release with the batch ID "AL0000500". -[r=8337954]: Chilean release. -[r=11102650]: Colombian release manufactured by [l237164]. -[r=2423937]: Colombian release manufactured by [l237164]. -[r=5535088]: European release pressed by [l385102]. -[r=11524417]: European release pressed by [l342160], rights society BIEM MCPS -[r=368311]: European release pressed by [l342160], rights society BIEM/STEMRA -[r=4846125]: European release pressed by [l342158]. -[r=5359317]: European release made by [l342162]. -[r=4846127]: European release pressed by [l384694]. -[r=12534391]: European release pressed by [l504648]. -[r=6005931]: European release pressed by [l384133] -[r=9749572]: European release with the matrix "532 618-2 02 >". -[r=9703182]: European box set release. -[r=8662523]: Unofficial European release with 4-page booklet featuring tracklist and credits on the inside. Matrix same as catalog number. -[r=9989026]: Israeli release co-released with [l20690] and [l206765]. Has the matrix "532 618-2 02 >". -[r=4310064]: Israeli release co-released with [l20690]. Has the matrix "Made In Israel by ABCD Music". -[r=11102565]: Malaysian release with the text "Edaran Oleh Universal Music Sdn. Bhd.(51112-M) Dicetak Oleh Digit Press Sdn. Bhd.(29967-H)" under the copyright info. -[r=3393552]: Mexican release. -[r=7277106]: Unofficial Russian release with 4-page booklet and matrix "532618-2 (97239214)" -[r=7818685]: Unofficial Russian release with matrix same as catalog number and without SID codes. -[r=9958698]: Unofficial Russian release with a black tray and the matrix "7 31453 26182 2 (97239214)" -[r=8031413]: Unofficial Russian release with a black tray and 4-page booklet, inner pages blank. Matrix same as catalog number. Has "KJF-31-867" printed on the CD. -[r=7381079]: Unofficial Russian release with a black tray and 4-page booklet, inner pages blank. Matrix same as catalog number. NO "KJF-31-867" printed on the CD. -[r=6980268]: Unofficial Russian release with 4-page booklet and the catalog number "532 618-2P" on the CD. Has the barcode "7 31453 26182 2" -[r=8392112]: Unofficial Russian release with an unofficial [l2266] logo. -[r=9921202]: Unofficial Russian release with a silver CD featuring a red band logo and with the matrix "BM 3007". -[r=7665737]: Unofficial Russian release by [l73717]. -[r=6223212]: Unofficial Russian release with the matrix "II DDR 0006 II". -[r=3364492]: Unofficial Russian release with a blue CD. -[r=7165082]: Unofficial Russian release with the barcode "460453261822" and matrix "ZX-104". -[r=9631084]: US release -[r=9663829]: US promo release with matrix "2 61923-2 RE-2 SRC+02". -[r=4294593]: Venezuelan release manufactured by [l93850]. -[r=6688633]: Venezuelan cassette release.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Total running time: 78:57 This is the Arvato pressing. Other pressing are [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/368311]PMDC, France [/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/4846125]PMDC, Germany [/url] and [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4846127]Universal M & L, UK[/url].”

Elektra

calendar_today1996United States

“This release has pressing plant identifications for both [l354230] ('WEA mfg / CA' in plastic hub) and its successor [l479079] ('CI/CA' on mirror band). Most likely manufactured during a transitional period, around 2003. Glass master was made in 2001. 32-page booklet with gallery of band and band-member photos with lyrics-portions and credits. Standard CD jewel case with clear tray. Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound.”

Elektra

calendar_today1996United States

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Issued in a standard jewel case with clear tray and a 36-page booklet whose central double page is a contest form in German and French to win: - First prize: two tickets for a Metallica concert in the USA - Second prize: a large neon sign of the Metallica logo - Third prize: a hockey jersey Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96 Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96 Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York Album design at Satori All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica. © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Comes in a standard jewel case with a transparent tray and a 32-page booklet with photos, lyrics and credits. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV "Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California, at various points in time between May '95 & February '96 […] Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York […] Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96 […] Additional Mixing by Mike Fraser at Quad Recording Studios, New York" Total running time: 79:00 This release is made by [l384133]. Other releases with the catalogue number 532 618-2: [r=5535088] pressed by [l385102]. [r=11524417] pressed by [l342160] BIEM MCPS [r=368311] pressed by [l342160] BIEM STEMRA [r=4846125] made by [l342158] [r=5359317] made by [l342162] [r=4846127] made by [l384694] [r=12534391] glass mastered at [l504648] [r=9749572] matrix 532 618-2 02 >”

Elektra

calendar_today1996Canada

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Saulsalito, California, at various points between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. ℗ © 1996 E/M Ventures”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Argentina

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Ukraine

“Для продажу на території України / For sale on the territory of Ukraine”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Malaysia

“℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Edaran Oleh Universal Music Sdn. Bhd.(51112-M) Dicetak Oleh Digit Press Sdn. Bhd.(29967-H)”

Vertigo / PolyGram

calendar_today1996Taiwan

“With Taiwan Obi”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Total running time: 78:57 This is the Universal M & L, UK pressing. Other pressing are [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/368311]PMDC, France [/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/4846125]PMDC, Germany [/url]”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Venezuela

“℗ © 1996 Metallica ℗ 1996 Hecho y distribuido por PolyGram Records S.A. (Venezuela) a PolyGram company.”

Vertigo / PolyGram

calendar_today1996Brazil

“Issued in a standard jewel case with clear CD tray and with a 4-panel 8-page insert booklet with credits and photos. Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. ℗ & © Metallica”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Argentina

“Issued in standard jewel case with transparent tray and a 32-page booklet. Similar to [r2606987] but with different matrix.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Total running time: 78:57 This is the [l=Optimal Media GmbH] pressing, glass mastered in 2017 according to internal catalog number. Other EU pressings are: - [r=368311] and [r=11524417] by [l=PMDC, France], manufactured between 1996 and April 1999. - [r=15262211] by [l=PMDC, Germany], manufactured between 1996 and March 1999. - [r=4846127] by [l=Universal M & L, UK], manufactured between April 1999 and April 2002. - [r=14514287] by [l=Universal M & L, Germany], manufactured between 1999 and 2005. - [r=6005931] and [r=19374382] by [l=EDC, Germany], manufactured between 2005 and 2016. - [r=16037468] and [r=14173373] by [l=Sony DADC], manufactured in 2016 or later. - [r=12534391] by [l=Arvato], manufactured between 2011 and 2020.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Release is packaged in a clear jewel case with a clear disc tray. Includes a 32-page booklet with lyrics. Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. ℗© 1996 E/M Ventures. MADE IN USA BY PMDC All songs © 1996 Creeping Death Music (ASCAP)”

Vertigo / Universal Music India

calendar_today1996India

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Reissue from 2000 onwards. Comes in a jewel case with a transparent tray and a 32-panel booklet (including front and back covers). All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV”

Universal / Vertigo

calendar_today1996South Korea

“Universal release with white tape.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Malaysia

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Made in Hungary (as stated on labels)”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Russia

“Universal logo on cover is a sticker, so this is probably a reissue.”

Elektra

calendar_today1996United States

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. ℗ © 1996 E/M Ventures. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Indonesia

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Sale in Indonesia only”

Elektra

calendar_today1996United States

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. ℗ © 1996 E/M Ventures. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Clear printed cassette with a six panel roll fold j-card. "digalog" & Dolby HX PRO B NR”

Vertigo / Polycosmic Records

calendar_today1996Philippines

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Bulgaria

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Argentina

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Peru

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Poland

“Release comes with ZPAV/ZAIKS hologram affixed to the front image and two variants of cassette case: variant 1 with PolyGram Polska logo pressed on the spine (opening site) and variant 2 without it. In this release, the cassettes appear both with and without markings in the form of dots. Atomic TV sticker (Polish Music Television) affixed to the front of cassette case comes out on part of initial issue. Copies of this version may appear with the following ZPAV-ZAIKS hologram prefixes: - letters A, B, C, D, E in a square frame and [E] (from years 1996-1997), - letters [F], [G], [H], (H), [I], (I), [J], (J) (from years 1997-1999), - letters (K), (L), (M), (N), (O), (P), (Q), (R), (S), (T), (U), (V), (W), (X), (Y), (Z) (from years 1999-2004). Stereo Dolby System ℗ & © 1996 PolyGram Polska Manufactured in Poland, Not for sale outside Poland”

Elektra

calendar_today1996Canada

“℗ © 1996 E/M Vemtures. All rights reserved. All Songs © 1996 Creeping Death Music (ASCAP) Made in Canada. Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. Clear cassette with grey text housed in a multi window J-card. No track durations are printed on this release.”

Laser Music Entertainment

calendar_today1996Syria

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Hungary

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Venezuela

“℗ © 1996 Metallica ℗ 1996 Hecho y distribuido por PolyGram Records S.A. (Venezuela) a PolyGram company”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Chile

“Produced by Bob Rock with Hetfield & Ulrich”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Thailand

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Sale in Thailand only”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Türkiye

“Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound.”

Elektra

calendar_today1996United States

Vertigo / PolyGram

calendar_today1996Mexico

Vertigo / PolyGram

calendar_today1996Colombia

“℗© 1996 Vertigo LC 1633 Printed in Colombia All songs © 1996 Creeping Death Music (ASCAP)”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Guatemala

“PRODUCTO CENTROAMERICANO HECHO EN GUATEMALA POR DIDECA, S.A.”

Vertigo / Mercury

calendar_today1996Australia

“Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram under exclusive lisence. Made in Australia.”

Blackened

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025Europe

“Load (Remastered) [Box Set - 5lp, "Mama Said" Picture Disc, 15cd, 4dvd, Laminates, Poster + Download] With 301 total tracks (245 unreleased) and weighing in at over ten pounds, the limited edition deluxe numbered box set of LOAD(Remastered) includes the album remastered on 180-gram double LP and CD, Mama Said picture disc, three live LPs, 15 CDs and four DVDs featuring unreleased content (live shows, rough mixes, demos, etc), MP3 download card of all audio, two tour laminates, a Lollapalooza poster, a Pushead patch, a Rolling Stone print, guitar/bass picks, a pack of 14 Rorschach Test cards, lyric folder and sheets, and a 128-page hardcover book with never-before-seen photos + stories from those who were there. Limited to 20,000 numbered copies. 1839 minutes and 31 seconds of music. There's no CD 10 on the back cover whereas there are 2 CD 11”

Blackened

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025United States

“''Load'' (Remastered) [Box Set - 5LP, "Mama Said" Picture Disc, 15CD, 4DVD, Laminates, Poster + Download]. With 301 total tracks (245 unreleased) and weighing in at over ten pounds, the limited edition deluxe numbered box set of ''Load'' (Remastered) includes the album remastered on 180-gram double LP and CD, ''Mama Said'' picture disc, three live LPs, 15 CDs and four DVDs featuring unreleased content (live shows, rough mixes, demos, etc), MP3 download card of all audio, two tour laminates, a Lollapalooza poster, a Pushead patch, a Rolling Stone print, guitar/bass picks, a pack of 14 Rorschach test cards, lyric folder and sheets, and a 128-page hardcover book with never-before-seen photos + stories from those who were there. Limited to 20,000 numbered copies. Features: Numbered, Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set 301 Total Tracks (245 Unreleased) Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering Original Album Remastered on 180g Double LP & CD First-Time Original Extended Version of "The Outlaw Torn" "Mama Said" 45rpm 7" Vinyl Picture Disc Single Loadapalooza '96 on 3LP 15CDs 4DVDs 2 Tour Laminates 128-Page Hardcover Book with Never-Before-Seen Photos & Stories from Those Who Were There Limited-Time MP3 Download Card of All Audio AND MORE!!! Metallica Load (Deluxe) Numbered Limited Edition 180g 5LP, 45rpm 7" Vinyl (Picture Disc), 15CD, 4DVD & Book Box Set”

Vertigo / Mercury

calendar_today1996Australia

“Promotional cardboard box, limited to 5000 copies, and given away with Metallica album purchases during the promotion of Load in Australian retail stores. Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Total running time: 78:57 Design credit for Andie Airfix is written "Andie Airfix at Satori" Fan Club address: P.O. Box 18327, Knoxville, TN 37928-2327 Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram under exclusive license. Made in Australia.”

Vertigo / Mercury

calendar_todayJun 3, 1996Australia

“Disc 1 Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York. Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound. Fan Club address: P.O. 18327, Knoxville, TN 37928-2327 All songs © 1996 PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd./Creeping Death Music ℗ 1996 Metallica © 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV Total running time: 78:57 Design credit for Andie Airfix is written "Andie Airfix at Satori" Disc 2 is made up of a short interview with the members of Metallica. It has an additional catalogue number of: MET INT1 Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram under exclusive license. Made in Australia.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1996Europe

“Box set version of LOAD,housed in a metal box comes with France version of Load, a wolf shape pendant, a metallica load pin and a t shirt. T-shirt does not fit in the box. Recorded at [l270464], Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96. Additional recording at [l349115], New York. Mixed at [l349115], New York, March-April '96. Additional mixing at [l278070], New York. All songs © 1996 [l266525] / [l279659] ℗ 1996 [l270465] © 1996 [l270465]. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to [l270362] Total running time: 78:57”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today2010United States

Universal Music Group International

calendar_today2010Europe

“Original release 1996 4 vinyl box set, 45 series Made in EU”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayJun 14, 2010United States

“A limited run of 100 copies were pressed in White vinyl, 50 were made available on Because Sound Matters and the other 50 were sold through the Metallica fanclub. The white vinyl features the same catalog number and barcode as the regular black vinyl release. Manufactured in Germany.”

Blackened

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025Europe

“Load (Remastered) [Box Set - 5lp, "Mama Said" Picture Disc, 15cd, 4dvd, Laminates, Poster + Download] With 301 total tracks (245 unreleased) and weighing in at over ten pounds, the limited edition deluxe numbered box set of LOAD(Remastered) includes the album remastered on 180-gram double LP and CD, Mama Said picture disc, three live LPs, 15 CDs and four DVDs featuring unreleased content (live shows, rough mixes, demos, etc), MP3 download card of all audio, two tour laminates, a Lollapalooza poster, a Pushead patch, a Rolling Stone print, guitar/bass picks, a pack of 14 Rorschach Test cards, lyric folder and sheets, and a 128-page hardcover book with never-before-seen photos + stories from those who were there. Limited to 20,000 numbered copies. 1839 minutes and 31 seconds of music. There's no CD 10 on the back cover whereas there are 2 CD 11”

Blackened

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025Europe

“Issued in an 8-panel Digipak with 3x clear trays and a 36-page booklet. Hype sticker on plastic foil over the cover. The cover is made with matte/glossy finish. The letters on the cover & spine are embossed, as is the cover artwork. Tracklist for CD3 entered as found on the back cover, because the tracklist in the booklet is different. "BLCKND011R-3" is found on the spine, back cover, booklet & all 3 CD-labels. "00602475069430" is found on the back cover & the booklet. [Sticker, all caps, italics highlighted with single quotation marks:] Load. Remastered. 3CD expanded edition features 2 CDs of unreleased material CD 1: 'Load' remastered CD 2 : Riffs, Demos, & Rough Mixes CD 3: Poor Touring Me - Live tracks from 1995-1997 Includes extended version of "The Outlaw Torn" [Booklet, song title with information in brackets in all caps, italics highlighted with single quotation marks:] CD 3: Poor Touring Me 1. Ain't My Bitch (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA - August 4ᵗʰ, 1996) Original version available on 'Load' 2. 2 x 4 (Live at Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26ᵗʰ, 1995) Originally released in 1996 as a B-Side on the "[m=63450]" single Original version available on 'Load' 3. The House Jack Built (Birmingham, England rehearsal - September 1996) Original version available on 'Load' 4. Until It Sleeps (Live at Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23ʳᵈ, 1996) Courtesy of NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) Original version available on 'Load' 5. King Nothing (Live at Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10ᵗʰ, 1996) Original version available on 'Load' 6. Hero Of The Day (Live at 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert, Cleveland, OH - February 19ᵗʰ, 1997) Original version available on 'Load' 7. Bleeding Me (Live at Globen, Stockholm, Sweden - November 16ᵗʰ, 1996) Original version available on 'Load' 8. Wasting My Hate (Live at Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23ʳᵈ, 1996) Courtesy of NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) Original version available on 'Load' 9. Mama Said (Live on Sverige-Sovjet, Stockholm, Sweden - November 15ᵗʰ, 1996) Courtesy of Sveriges Television (SVT) Original version available on 'Load' 10. Devil's Dance (Live in Tuktoyaktuk, Canada - September 3ʳᵈ, 1995) Original version available on '[m=8879]' 11. Fuel (Live at Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, IL - February 9ᵗʰ, 1997) Original version available on '[m=8879]' 12. Overkill (Live at Earls Court, London, England - October 12ᵗʰ, 1996) Publshed by Motor Music LTD (PRS) Originally released by [a=Motörhead] in 1979 on the '[m=38423]' album Originally released by Metallica in 1996 as a B-Side on the "[m=63450]" single 13. Kill / Ride Medley (Live at Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26ᵗʰ, 1995) Originally released in 1996 as a B-Side on the "[m=63450]" single Features excerpts of "Ride the Lightning," "No Remorse," "Hit the Lights," "The Four Horsemen," "Phantom Lord," and "Fight Fire With Fire" Original versions of "No Remorse," "Hit the Lights," "The Four Horsemen," and "Phantom Lord" available on '[m=6387]' Original versions of "Ride the Lightning" and "Fight Fire With Fire" available on '[url=https://www.discogs.com/master/6440-Metallica-Ride-The-Lightning]Ride the Lightning[/url]' CD 1: Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, CA, at various points in time between May '95 & February '96 Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96 Additional mixing by Mike Fraser at Quad Recording Studios, New York Originally mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering, Los Angeles, CA All songs copyright © 1996 Creeping Death Music (Global Music Rights) CD 2: Track 1 recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA on October 4ᵗʰ, 1995. Track 2 recorded off-the-floor at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA, on June 1ˢᵗ, 1995. Track 3 recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA on January 30ᵗʰ, 1996. Track 4 recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA on February 17ᵗʰ, 1996. Track 5 recorded off-the-floor at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA, on August 1ˢᵗ, 1995. Track 6 recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA on March 28ᵗʰ, 1996. Track 7 recorded by Lars & James in Lars' Dungeon on April 7ᵗʰ, 1995. Track 8 was culled from the band's collection of undated riff tapes. Track 9 recorded off-the-floor at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA on August 2ⁿᵈ, 1995. Track 10 recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA on July 20ᵗʰ, 1995. Track 11 recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA on April 12ᵗʰ, 1996. Track 12 was culled from the band's collection of undated riff tapes. Track 13 recorded by Lars & James in Lars' Dungeon on April 6ᵗʰ, 1995. Vocal ideas added by James in October 1995. Track 14 recorded at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA on April 25ᵗʰ, 1996. Mastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering, Los Angeles, California All songs copyright © 1996 Creeping Death Music (Global Music Rights) CD 3: Track 1 recorded live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA on August 4ᵗʰ, 1996. Tracks 2 & 13 recorded live at Donington Park in Castle Donington, England on August 26ᵗʰ, 1995. Track 3 recorded live at NEC Arena in Birmingham, England in September 1996. Tracks 4 & 8 recorded live at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway on November 23ʳᵈ, 1996. Courtesy of NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation). Track 5 recorded live at Slim's in San Francisco, CA on June 10ᵗʰ, 1996. Track 6 recorded live at The Odeon in Cleveland, OH on February 19ᵗʰ, 1997, for 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert with Metallica. Courtesy of 100.7 WMMS. Track 7 recorded live at Globen in Stockholm, Sweden on November 16ᵗʰ, 1996. Track 9 courtesy of Sveriges Television (SVT). Track 10 recorded live at the Polar Beach Party in Tuktoyaktuk, Canada on September 3ʳᵈ, 1995. Track 11 recorded live at Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Illinois on February 9ᵗʰ, 1997. Track 12 recorded live at Earls Court in London, England on October 12ᵗʰ, 1996. Mastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering, Los Angeles, California All songs copyright © 1997, 1996, 1984, 1983 Creeping Death Music (Global Music Rights) except "Overkill" published by Motor Music LTD (PRS). Original Album Design by Andie Airfix at Satori [CD-labels:] ℗ © 2025 Blackened Recordings Inc. under exclusive license to Universal International Music B.V. Made in Germany. [Back cover:] ℗ © 2025 Blackened Recordings Inc. under exclusive license to Universal International Music B.V. Made in Germany. Universal International Music B.V., 's-Gravelandseweg 80, 1217 EW Hilversum, Netherlands.”

Blackened Recordings

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025Japan

“Made in Japan SHM-CD specifications for Japanese version only! 8 panels digipak Amazon.co.jp orders could be purchased with either a clear file or album-sized cover artwork”

Blackened

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025United States

Blackened

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025United States

“''Load'' (Remastered) [Box Set - 5LP, "Mama Said" Picture Disc, 15CD, 4DVD, Laminates, Poster + Download]. With 301 total tracks (245 unreleased) and weighing in at over ten pounds, the limited edition deluxe numbered box set of ''Load'' (Remastered) includes the album remastered on 180-gram double LP and CD, ''Mama Said'' picture disc, three live LPs, 15 CDs and four DVDs featuring unreleased content (live shows, rough mixes, demos, etc), MP3 download card of all audio, two tour laminates, a Lollapalooza poster, a Pushead patch, a Rolling Stone print, guitar/bass picks, a pack of 14 Rorschach test cards, lyric folder and sheets, and a 128-page hardcover book with never-before-seen photos + stories from those who were there. Limited to 20,000 numbered copies. Features: Numbered, Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set 301 Total Tracks (245 Unreleased) Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering Original Album Remastered on 180g Double LP & CD First-Time Original Extended Version of "The Outlaw Torn" "Mama Said" 45rpm 7" Vinyl Picture Disc Single Loadapalooza '96 on 3LP 15CDs 4DVDs 2 Tour Laminates 128-Page Hardcover Book with Never-Before-Seen Photos & Stories from Those Who Were There Limited-Time MP3 Download Card of All Audio AND MORE!!! Metallica Load (Deluxe) Numbered Limited Edition 180g 5LP, 45rpm 7" Vinyl (Picture Disc), 15CD, 4DVD & Book Box Set”