Metallica – Master Of Puppets (Remastered Reissue) [180 Gram Vinyl LP + Insert]

Metallica – Master Of Puppets (Remastered Reissue) [180 Gram Vinyl LP + Insert]

Format: 180 Gram Vinyl LP + Insert
Catalogue Number: 573825 9
Released: 10 November 2017
Genre: Thrash Metal / Heavy Metal
Label: UMC / Blackened Recordings

Description

Originally released in 1986, Master Of Puppets is Metallica’s third studio album and a defining moment in thrash metal history. This 2017 remastered reissue, pressed on heavyweight 180-gram vinyl, features enhanced audio fidelity and includes a printed insert with lyrics, credits, and photographs. From the explosive opener “Battery” to the instrumental epic “Orion,” the album showcases Metallica’s technical prowess and lyrical intensity. Remastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, this edition delivers analog warmth and sonic clarity for audiophiles and metal purists alike.

Artist Overview

Metallica’s Master Of Puppets elevated the band to global prominence, blending speed, aggression, and complexity with themes of control, addiction, and existential dread. With Cliff Burton’s final bass contributions and Flemming Rasmussen’s production, the album remains a cornerstone of heavy music and a rite of passage for vinyl collectors.

Track Listing

Side A
A1. Battery – 5:12
A2. Master Of Puppets – 8:35
A3. The Thing That Should Not Be – 6:36
A4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) – 6:27

Side B
B1. Disposable Heroes – 8:16
B2. Leper Messiah – 5:40
B3. Orion – 8:27
B4. Damage, Inc. – 5:32