METALLICA:AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.AUTOGRAPHED.VERTIGO 2xLP.

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Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, whose releases include fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the founding "big four" of thrash metal alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. As of 2003, the line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett (who joined the band in 1983) and bassist Robert Trujillo (a member since 2003) alongside Hetfield and Ulrich. Previous members of the band are lead guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to found the band Megadeth), and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. The band also had a long collaboration with producer Bob Rock, who produced all of its albums from 1990 to 2003 and served as a temporary bassist between the departure of Newsted and the hiring of Trujillo. Metallica has released nine studio albums, three live albums, five extended plays, 24 music videos, and 45 singles. The band has won nine Grammy Awards, and has had five consecutive albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200, making Metallica the first band to do so. The band's 1991 album, Metallica, has sold over 15 million copies in the United States, and 28 million copies worldwide, which makes it the 25th-best-selling album in the country. The band has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

...And Justice for All, the band's first studio album since Cliff Burton's death, was released in 1988. The album was a commercial success, reaching number six on the Billboard 200, the band's first album to enter the top 10. The album was certified platinum nine weeks after its release. The Damaged Justice tour followed to promote the album. In 1989, Metallica received its first Grammy Award nomination for ...And Justice for All, in the new Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrument category. Metallica was the favorite to win; however, the award was given to Jethro Tull for the album Crest of a Knave. The result generated controversy among fans and the press, as Metallica was standing off-stage waiting to receive the award after performing the song "One". Jethro Tull had been advised by its manager not to attend the ceremony as he was expecting Metallica to win. The award was named in Entertainment Weekly's "Grammy's 10 Biggest Upsets",

...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. The album was released on August 25, 1988 through Vertigo Records. It was the group's first full studio album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986. Newsted had previously appeared on the Metallica E.P. The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited, which was his first recorded work with Metallica. ...And Justice for All was certified 8x platinum by the RIAA on June 9, 2003. The front cover depicts the statue of Lady Justice cracked, bound by ropes, her breasts exposed, and both of her scales filled with dollars. The words "…And Justice for All" are written in graffiti-like lettering to the right. The cover art was created by Stephen Gorman, based on a concept developed by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. ...And Justice for All was Metallica's final collaboration with longtime producer Flemming Rasmussen. The album was initially released on one vinyl disc, but soon after re-released (without additional tracks) as a double-album.

1988 U.K. ORIGINAL DOUBLE VINYL LP IN FULLY AUTOGRAPHED BY ALL FOUR MEMBERS OF THE BAND,SINGLE POCKET SLEEVE ON VERTIGO LABEL.  2 INNER SLEEVES INC SONG LYRICS.  

I OBTAINED THIS IN A COLLECTION OF MAINLY SIGNED ITEMS AND ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO CERTIFICATES OF AUTHENTIFICATION I AM CONFIDENT ALL OF THE ITEMS ARE GENUINE.

CONDITION:

SLEEVE & INNER SLEEVES:  Excellent condition with autographs on rear sleeve.

RECORDS: Have been played but well looked after with only the expected wear/tear of a well loved album. A few light marks but plays perfectly.

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TRACK LISTING:

VERTIGO RECORDS.                 VERH 61.                       1988.

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