Master of Puppets

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“Side A has handwritten identifiers, side B is a generic Specialty test label.”

Music for Nations / Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1986Europe

“Generic white cover, dated February 28, 1986 Cat# RR 9717 and MFN 60 in runouts, cat# RR 9717 on sleeve”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“Released with a printed inner sleeve (lyrics + credits).”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“cover: Mfd. by RCA Music Service under License ℗© 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records, a division of Warner Communications vinyl labels: Manufactured by Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records, a division of Warner Communications All songs published b...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“Comes with inner sleeve with lyrics and photos; reads "Printed In U.S.A." Recorded between September and December 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA, USA. Mastered at Sterling...”

Music for Nations

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“In plain white paper sleeve.”

Elektra / Music for Nations

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Similar to Master Of Puppets but with different runouts. Similar to Master Of Puppets but with black & white lettering on back sleeve. Similar to Master Of Puppets but without barcode, different runouts & pressing rings. Inner sleeve wi...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986Europe

“Recorded, Sept.- Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark Mixed by Michael Wagener at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Agency representation: ICM / Marsha Vlasic, New York; Fair Warning / John Jackson, London Legal rep...”

Music for Nations / Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1986Europe

“Specific features: - Roadrunner logo on backsleeve. - two pressing rings visible on labels: one around the spindle hole, approx. 32mm in diameter, and the other outer, sloped, pressing ring, approx. 18mm wide, measured from label's edge...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“The distributor address text circling the rim of the label is slightly different than on other Canadian 1986 pressings. Recorded, Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“Released with a printed inner sleeve (lyrics + credits). CRC Text under Cat # on labels”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986Europe

“Released with printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. Some issues contain a pictured promo sheet. Cat# RR 9717 on labels and insert, Cat# MFN 60 on sleeve. Runout variant 3, letters C and F stamped lying down. Pressing plant no...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“"Manufactured By Columbia House Under Licence" bottom right of rear cover "SP" suffix on label matrix indicates a Specialty Records Corporation pressing. "DMM" in runout =Direct Metal Mastering 1st Cat# on labels 2nd Cat# on spine Inc...”

New Electric Way

calendar_today1986France

“Second French pressing - black labels instead of silver labels. Matrix / runouts are identical to the original pressing. Catalog number "2320" appears on labels. Not to be confused with the third French pressing (different runouts and c...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“This edition has no barcode on the rear. Barcoded release is here: Master Of Puppets All songs published by Creeping Death Music, ASCAP. Issued under license from Megaforce Records The band members are not explicitly credited for instr...”

New Electric Way

calendar_todayFeb 12, 1986France

Elektra

calendar_todayFeb 21, 1986United States

“℗© 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records, a division of Warner Communications Manufactured by Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records, a division of Warner Communications All songs published by Creeping Death Music, ASCAP Recorded September-December 1985 ...”

Music for Nations

calendar_todayFeb 28, 1986United Kingdom

“White label comes with info sheet saying: POPULAIR / STEREO / DATE 22-1-86 /RETAIL PRICE 0120 / CODE NR: RR 9717 From: ROADRUNNER / FORMAT / LABEL: MUSIC FOR NATIONS / OWNER: MFN COLOUR: (not filled)/ Speed: 33 rpm/ Catagory: album/ R...”

Music for Nations

calendar_todayMar 1986United Kingdom

“First UK pressing issued with "yellow / man with red flag" labels, and a printed card inner sleeve with lyrics, credits and photos. Some copies issued with a double-sided merchandise and 1986 tour dates insert. Similar to Master Of Pupp...”

Music for Nations

calendar_todayMar 1986United Kingdom

Music for Nations / Roadrunner Records

calendar_todayMar 1986Europe

“Recorded, Sept.- Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark Mixed by Michael Wagener at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Agency representation: ICM / Marsha Vlasic, New York; Fair Warning / John Jackson, London Legal rep...”

Music for Nations

calendar_todayMar 1986United Kingdom

Music for Nations

calendar_todayMar 1986United Kingdom

“The runout(s) of this release combine the cat# & runout of the EU (deleted or not prefix) and the UK release. (examples in links) Similar to Master Of Puppets but with different runouts. Similar to Master Of Puppets but with white lette...”

Elektra

calendar_todayMar 3, 1986United States

Music for Nations

calendar_todayApr 11, 1986United Kingdom

“First Edition Without Barcode. Recorded Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs published by Creeping Death Music, ASCAP ℗ 1986 Mus...”

Elektra

calendar_todayJun 1986United States

“1st W.German pressing for US market. Not later PDO repress and have not "Made in W.Germany by PDO" on the inner hub. "Made in West Germany by Polygram" printed on the outer ring at 6 o'clock. Disc has completely silver center hub. 9 6043...”

Elektra

calendar_todayJun 1986United States

Elektra

calendar_todayJun 1, 1986Canada

CBS/Sony

calendar_todayAug 1, 1986Japan

“Japanese 1st Issue CD. This CD was the first Metallica CD released in Japan. Recorded, Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Mastered at Sterling Sound. Fan Club add...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“Music For Nations Printed In England on last page of the booklet Printed In England on back inlay”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1988France

“Recorded Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Mastered at Sterling Sound. All songs published by Creeping Death Music, ASCAP ℗ 1986 Music For Nations All lyrics © 19...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1988France

“CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ with sticker”

CBS/Sony

calendar_todaySep 30, 1988Japan

“This version, the first press of this catalog number, was released between the official release date of September 30, 1988, and the pre-tax introduction date of March 31, 1989. After April 1, 1989, the price displayed on the obi revised ...”

CBS/Sony

calendar_todaySep 30, 1988Japan

“This version can be identified by: - OBI Price - ¥2,348 (¥2,500 on back insert) - Red box second line starting with "Renting" (Full text shown below). - "CSR" acronym stamped in the matrix. Recorded, Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Stu...”

CBS/Sony

calendar_todaySep 30, 1988Japan

“This version can be identified by: - OBI Price - ¥2,394 - Red box second line starting with "Broadcasting" (Full text shown below). Different from メタル・マスター = Master Of Puppets. Recorded, Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenh...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Mexico

“Hecho En Mexico y distribuido por Polygram Discos SA de CV ℗ 1986 Metallica © 1989 Metallica”

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Europe

“Originally released in 1986. Recorded, Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Mastered at Sterling Sound. ℗ 1986 Metallica © 1989 Metallica”

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Australia

“Information on back artwork: Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram under exclusive licence. Made in Australia. ℗ 1986 Metallica. © 1989 Metallica.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Colombia

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989France

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Mexico

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Europe

“Unlike Master Of Puppets, this release has a silver mould instead of a transparant one. Originally released in 1986. Recorded, Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA. ...”

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Europe

“Inner circle on cd is NOT transparent. Recorded, Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. ℗ 1986 Metallica © 1989 Metallica”

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Brazil

“℗ 1986 Metallica © 1989 Metallica Recorded September-December 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA Mastered at Sterling Sound Issued in a standard jewel case with black CD tray ...”

PolyGram AB / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Brazil

“(*) Nearly identical to Master Of Puppets but this one HAS "Made In Brazil" written in the back ℗ 1986 Metallica © 1989 Metallica Recorded September-December 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark Mixed at Amigo Studios, Nor...”

Sound-Pol

calendar_today1989Poland

Phonogram / Phonokol / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Israel

“Phonokol - the first pressing, 1989. Made In Israel.”

New Electric Way

calendar_today1986France

“Imp. MPO France”

Elektra / Megaforce Records

calendar_today1986United States

“Catalog number E4-60439 on spine. Catalog number 60439-4 cassette.”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“Fold out J-card, white shell tape. Variation: Angled corners, no timing strip, set of 7 vertical lines at the base of window.”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“Cassette variation: similar to other release Master Of Puppets except this version has the 'Super Cassette' logo on the spine”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986Europe

“Double fold J card inlay, printed both sides Clear Cassette shell with silver on-body print and silver inlay in cassette On Cassette: "Made in England" Other similar releases with same Cat# Master Of Puppets Clear Cassette shell with B...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“Very similar to Master Of Puppets but with a different style cassette shell. Premiun black cassette shell with gold lettering and "plaid" texturing around the edge. All lyrics c - 1985 Creeping Death Music, ASCAP . Dolby HX Pro B NR ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“Catalog number 9 60439-4 on spine. Catalog number 60439-4 cassette.”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986Europe

“Manufactured in France”

Elektra / Megaforce Records

calendar_today1986United States

“Similar to this version https://www.discogs.com/release/7416126-Metallica-Master-Of-Puppets but has other tape window design”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“© 1986 Elektra Entertainment ℗ 1986 Elektra Entertainment, a Division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. Black cassette shell, silver text, black sc...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“℗ 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. © 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records. Black cassette with silver text housed in a double sided J-card. Track durations...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“Black cassette with Gold writing All lyrics c - 1985 Creeping Death Music, ASCAP . Dolby HX Pro B NR Super " C " Cassette”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“TMFN 60 on cassette, RR 49717 on spine.”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

Music for Nations

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Double fold J card inlay, printed both sides Clear Cassette shell with Black on-body print On Cassette: "Made in England" Other similar releases with same Cat# Master Of Puppets Grey cassette shell with Yellow paper labels Master Of Pu...”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“Clear cassette and case. Manufactured by Columbia House under license. • Made in U.S.A. printed on cassette. digalog™ Superior Quality Sound sticker on back of case. Catalog number on tray: E4-60439 Catalog number on cassette: 60439-4”

Philips

calendar_today1986Colombia

“1990 Hecho en Colombia por discos Philips. Afiliado a Asincol”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“Fold out J-card, white shell tape. Variation: Angled corners, timing strip fonts differ.”

Elektra

calendar_today1986Canada

“℗ 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. © 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records. Made in Canada. Black cassette with silver text housed in a double sided J-card....”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“Lyrics on inside of sleeve.”

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

““SR” missing from side one, left side of cassette. Shown only on side two. Note the notch in the center of the lower/thicker part of the shell on side one only. J-card indicates Printed in USA.”

New Electric Way

calendar_today1986France

Vertigo

calendar_today1986Philippines

Elektra

calendar_today1986United States

“Catalog number on tray: E4-60439 Catalog number on cassette: 60439-4”

Blackened

calendar_todayNov 10, 2017United States

“deluxe edition”

Blackened

calendar_todayNov 10, 2017Europe

“Outer protective plastic has a different big back sticker with both a different catalog# and barcode than the regular US edition and the loose slip underneath is the same as on the US edition, Master Of Puppets. Protective plastic stick...”

Blackened

calendar_todayNov 10, 2017Europe

“Limited to 25,000 box sets with individually numbered holographic sticker. [Leaflet] © ℗ 2017 Blackened Recordings, under exclusive license to Universal International Music BV. Made in the Czech Republic. [...] Universal International M...”

Blackened

calendar_todayNov 10, 2017United States

“Recorded Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Mastered at Sterling Sound. Limited to 25,000 numbered box sets. © ℗ 1986 Blackened Recordings.”

Blackened

calendar_todayNov 17, 2017Japan

“This is a version for Japan made in the EU and printed in Japan.”