Kill ’Em All

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1983Europe

“Not to be confused with: - The later repress Kill 'Em All. - The counterfeit Kill 'Em All. Includes printed Inner-sleeve. Made in Holland Typographic errors on A-side label: 'puplished' instead of 'published' and 'MetaLlica' with capi...”

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“The typesetting layout used on the labels here is a bit different from some of the other similar versions ℗ 1983 Metallus Maximus Productions Produced By Paul Curcle © 1983 Megaforce Records All songs published by: Precious Metal Music/...”

Bernett Records

calendar_today1983France

“Track duration on B4 is incorrectly listed as 6:06 on the sleeve. Recorded at Music America Recording Studio, May 1983. No lyric inner sleeve included with this version of the release. "Proposé par Enfer Magazine" printed below trackl...”

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Labels on this edition have tracks individually numbered with durations. "BANG THAT HEAD THAT DOESN'T BANG" R. Burch '83 Runouts are etched except Hauppauge "ᐉ" is stamped.”

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Labels on this edition have tracks individually numbered with durations. "BANG THAT HEAD THAT DOESN'T BANG" R. Burch '83 This version has Important in misprinted in yellow on lower back of the sleeve.”

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“"Bang that head that doesn't bang" R. Burch '83. Recorded in Music America Studio, May 1983. Manufactured by Megaforce Records Inc. Important Record Distributors, inc. There are numbered and un-numbered discs. A fair amount of disc...”

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“© MegaForce Records Inc. ASCAP ℗ Metallus Maximus Productions Manufactured by Megaforce Records Inc Important Record Distributors, Inc Recorded & mixed at Music America Recording Studio, May 1983 "Bang that head that doesn't bang" R. Bu...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“"Bang that head that doesn't bang" R. Burch '83. Recorded in Music America Studio, May 1983. Manufactured by Megaforce Records Inc. Important Record Distributors, inc. There are numbered and un-numbered discs. A fair amount of discs are...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“"Made in France" on center labels. Some copies came with merchandise sheet offering T-Shirt. It has inner sleeve with lyrics & pictures. Runouts are etched. Track B4 improperly indicated as lasting 6:06 on back sleeve.”

Music for Nations / Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1983Netherlands

“Second press on Roadrunner with Music For Nations logo on back cover. Typographic errors on A-side label: 'puplished' instead of 'published' and 'MetaLlica' with capital 'L'.”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1983Netherlands

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“This submission has different matrix markings than other releases and no runout groove markings. © MegaForce Records Inc. ASCAP ℗ Metallus Maximus Productions Manufactured by Megaforce Records Inc Important Record Distributors, Inc...”

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“EMW pressing”

Megaforce Records

calendar_todayJul 25, 1983United States

“Initial copies included a B&W printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits on one side, band photos on the other. © MegaForce Records Inc. ASCAP ℗ Metallus Maximus Productions Manufactured by Megaforce Records Inc Important Record Dist...”

Nexus (3) / Nexus International

calendar_today1984Japan

“Japanese pressing. Comes with an obi and an insert sheet with liner notes and lyrics. Label variant of Kill 'Em All = 血染めの鉄鎚（ハンマー） where the label codes and rights society are displayed on the left side of the labels.”

NEXUS

calendar_today1984Japan

Nexus International

calendar_today1984Japan

“Comes with an obi strip and an insert sheet with liner notes and lyrics. Label variant of Kill 'Em All = 血染めの鉄鎚（ハンマー）: here the label codes and rights society are displayed on the right side of the labels. Differently from Kill 'Em All ...”

Nexus (3)

calendar_today1984Japan

“Comes with an obi strip and an insert sheet with liner notes and lyrics. Blue Nexus labels.”

Nexus (3) / Nexus International

calendar_today1984Japan

“Comes with an obi strip and an insert sheet with liner notes and lyrics. Pressed on translucent vinyl when held up to the light, light can shine through the record. Label variant of Kill 'Em All = 血染めの鉄鎚（ハンマー） where the label codes and ...”

Banzai Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“Recorded in May 1983 at Music America Recording Studios. This release features two different labels, white (this one) and black Kill 'Em All. Issued with a double-sided printed inner sleeve with lyrics and images.”

Banzai Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“Recorded in May 1983 at Music America Recording Studios. This release features two different labels, white (this one) and black Kill 'Em All. This particular variant has the original US 1st press details on BOTH sides (etched MRI-069 ...”

Banzai Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“This release has two different label variations, white Kill 'Em All and black (this one). Issued with a double-sided printed inner sleeve with lyrics and images.”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“manufactured in U.K. (printed in booklet), no barcode”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1987France

“Made in France by MPO.”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“One of at least 3 pressings with the Carnaby Street address on the back cover. This one: 'MADE IN ENGLAND' printed on the disc. 'Music for Nations' and 'Printed in England' on last page of booklet. Similar to 35884186: Less characters ...”

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1987United States

“© MegaForce Records Inc. ASCAP ℗ Metallus Maximus Productions Manufactured by Megaforce Records Inc Important Record Distributors, Inc Recorded & mixed at Music America Recording Studios, May 1983 "Bang the head that doesn't bang"...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“One of at least 3 pressings with the Carnaby Street address on the back cover. This one: 'MADE IN ENGLAND' printed on the disc. 'Music for Nations' and 'Printed in England' on last page of booklet. Similar to Kill 'Em All which has: Id...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“printed in England (printed in the booklet), no barcode”

Music for Nations

calendar_todayApr 1987United Kingdom

“There are 3 pressings. This is No.1. 1st pressing: English press with carnaby street address on back cover. 2nd pressing: English press with barcode on back cover. Kill ’Em All 3rd pressing: French press with barcode on back cover, no ad...”

Elektra

calendar_today1988Canada

Elektra

calendar_today1988United States

“Columbia House issue. Includes bonus tracks. Tracks 1 to 10 Originally released on LP, 1983. Tracks 11, 12 was taken from the single EP 12" 6402. Tracks 1 to 10: recorded & mixed at Music America, May 1983. Tracks 11, 12: recorded an...”

Elektra

calendar_todayJan 19, 1988United States

“Longbox, red Kill em all writing; with red hype sticker "Classic Metallica and More. The first Metallica LP Contains over 65 minutes of music lyrics enclose plus "Am I Evil" and "Blitzkrieg" 2 cover songs from the original 1984 Garage Da...”

Elektra

calendar_todayJan 19, 1988United States

“Columbia House issue. Includes bonus tracks. Tracks 1 to 10 Originally released on LP, 1983. Tracks 11, 12 was taken from the single EP 12" 6402. Tracks 1 to 10: recorded & mixed at Music America, May 1983. Tracks 11, 12: recorded an...”

Elektra

calendar_todayJan 19, 1988United States

“Issued in a standard jewel case, with an 8-page booklet. Tracks 11 and 12 not on the original release. Tracks 1 to 10: recorded & mixed at Music America, May 1983 Tracks 11, 12: recorded and mixed October 1984 Track 11 Zomba Music, 19...”

Elektra

calendar_todayJan 19, 1988Canada

CBS/Sony

calendar_todayNov 21, 1988Japan

“Original ¥2,500 priced press, repressed at lower price as Kill 'Em All = キル・エム・オール. *"Am I Evil?" and *"Blitzkrieg" are not included on the original 1983 release. Issued in a standard jewel case with a white tray. Includes: a 4-page book...”

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Germany

“made in W Germany (printed on the cd matrix)”

Phonogram / Phonokol / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Israel

“℗ 1983 Metallica. Original sound recording made by Metallica. © 1989 Metallica.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Europe

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Colombia

Phonogram / Vertigo

“No country of origin displaced on disc or artwork”

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Europe

“This version doesn't mention any manufacturer or country on the disc face. Additional distinguishable features are the clear center disc hub & the absence of SID codes. Recorded & mixed at Music America Recording Studios, May 1983. ...”

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Europe

“- Label inner center area differs from Kill 'Em All, it is transpanrent not silver. - Track timing (duration) for Metal Militia printed on both cover & booklet (6:06) but the duration on CD is 5:11. - Other duration differs in reallity f...”

Phonogram / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Europe

“The only difference with Kill 'Em All is track timing for Metal Militia on cover & booklet (6:06 vs. 5:11) Back/booklet: ℗ 1983 Metallica © 1989 Metallica Recorded & Mixed at Music America, May 1983 CD: ℗ 1983 Metallica. Original sound...”

Phonokol

calendar_today1989Israel

“Phonokol Ltd Israel”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1989Japan

“Lower price repress of the ¥2,500 priced release. *"Am I Evil?" and *"Blitzkrieg" are not included on the original 1983 release. Issued in a standard jewel case with a white tray. Includes: a 4-page booklet with English track list and ba...”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Singapore

“White clam shell and white label, black case with information pressed. Or with a case variation of grey with just Polygram embossed Clear cassettes only started being used in the 90s Pressed on the back of the case: BUTAN MALAYSIA Di ...”

Megaforce Records

calendar_today1983United States

“2 panel inlay White tape shell "Licensed By Noise" text at the bottom of the tape shell between the spools Made in USA molded into side 2 of the tape , in the top center There are at least 5 variants of this Megaforce tape”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1983France

“Versione francese di KIll'em All della Music For Nations con cassetta bianca ed etichetta gialla. Incongruenza tra tracce sulla copertina esterna e quelle sulla cassetta. Il lato 1 della cassetta suona le canzoni segnalate sulla copertin...”

Music for Nations

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel lyric inlay printed both sides. White cassette with red paper labels. Issued under license from Megaforce Records Inc.”

Bernett Records

calendar_today1983France

“White tape. Made In France. Issued under license from Megaforce Records inc. ℗ 1983 Music for Nations.”

Megaforce Records

calendar_todayJul 25, 1983United States

“Single panel I card Cassette shell has no text on bottom middle like other versions. Cassette shell has textured grid-like pattern around the edges and made in the USA molded on the top of side one © MegaForce Records Inc. ASCAP ℗ Metal...”

Megaforce Records

calendar_todayJul 25, 1983United States

“single panel j-card tan cassette”

Vertigo

calendar_todayJul 25, 1983Colombia

“© MegaForce Records Inc. ASCAP ℗ Metallus Maximus Productions Manufactured by Megaforce Records Inc Important Record Distributors, Inc Recorded & mixed at Music America Recording Studio, May 1983 "Bang that head that doesn't bang" R. Bu...”

Banzai Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“White/grey shell edition”

Banzai Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“Full credits inside”

New Electric Way

calendar_today1986France

New Electric Way

calendar_today1986France

RGE

calendar_today1987Brazil

“Brazil 1st press”

Elektra / wea

calendar_todayJun 1, 1987Australia

“© MegaForce Records Inc. ASCAP ℗ Metallus Maximus Productions Recorded & mixed at Music America Recording Studio, May 1983 Marketed by WEA Records Pty Ltd A Warner Communications Company Track A4 misprinted as Jump In The Air (instead ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1988United States

“Clear cassette. Includes bonus tracks (tracks A7 & B5). Identical to this version, but for the 'SR' marking, which is on the left side of the tape.”

Elektra

calendar_today1988United States

“'SR' on left side of release”

Elektra

calendar_today1988Canada

“Contains 2 extra tracks Blitzkrieg and Am I Evil? (Cover songs from the original 1984 Garage Days Revisited sessions never before available in Canada) Comes in Cristal case Some copies came with a sticker: " Classic Metallica and More...”

Elektra

calendar_today1988United States

“Clear cassette with Bonus tracks (Track A7 & B5).”

Elektra

calendar_today1988United States

“Clear cassette with Bonus tracks (Track A7 & B5). 'SR' on right side of the tape.”

Elektra

calendar_today1988United States

“Clear cassette with Bonus tracks (Track A7 & B5). 'AR' under catalog # on both sides of tape.”

Elektra

calendar_today1988Canada

“© & ℗ 1983 Metallica Manufactured by Columbia House, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd. Fabriqué par Columbia House, une division de CBS Disques Canada Ltée. A7 (Blitzkrieg) Originally recorded by Blitzkrieg J-card: E4-60766 Labels:...”

Megastar / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Saudi Arabia

“For sale in GCC countries only.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1989Europe

“6 panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Clear cassette with silver slip sheets and on-body print. This version does not have "Made In Holland" on the cassette shell and has no manufacturers mark on the cassette shell (eg GTS or ICM). ...”

PolyGram AB / Vertigo

calendar_today1989Indonesia

“Early official indonesia pressing. Another Official Indonesia Variants: King's 1.Black Cassette With PolyGram Font 2.White Milk Cassette PT. Suara Sentral Sejati 1. Black PolyGram Cassette 2. Clear Transparent PolyGram Cassette ...”

Blackened

calendar_todayApr 15, 2016United States

“deluxe edition”

Blackened

“The boxset includes an embroidered patch & 72-page book. LPs includes digital download (MP3) card. Limited to 30000 copies. CD3 notes: Tracks 1-7, 10 & 11 recorded at Music America Studios, Rochester, NY during the spring of 1983. Tra...”

Blackened

calendar_todayApr 15, 2016United States

“remastered deluxe edition”

Blackened

calendar_todayMay 20, 2016Japan

“This is the same release as US deluxe box, additionally including a Japanese paper book and stickers on a package. Made in the USA. Printed in Japan.”