Metallica Master Of Puppets LP 1986 Elektra E1 60439 In Shrink Thrash Metal VG+

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Metallica Master Of Puppets LP 1986 Elektra E1 60439 In Shrink Thrash Metal VG+

Item Specifics

• Artist: Metallica

• Title: Master of Puppets (Featuring "Battery", "Master of Puppets" & "Orion")

• Label: Elektra Records / Columbia House

• Catalog Number: E1 60439 / E1-60439 / 60439-1 / STE 60439 A / STE 60439 B

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Club Edition

• Release Year: 1986

• Genre: Rock

• Style: Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Heavy Metal, Classic Metal

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Features: US 1986 Columbia House Club Pressing (E1 60439 on Labels), Columbia Carrollton Pressing (G1 Etched), Earliest -1A Matrix Stampers, Produced by Metallica & Flemming Rasmussen, Final Studio Album Featuring Cliff Burton, 6x Platinum Masterpiece, Housed in Original Factory Shrink Wrap with Original Custom Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve

Description

Vintage Original 1986 Elektra Records 6x Platinum Thrash Metal Masterpiece LP (Columbia House Edition in Factory Shrink with Lyric Sleeve) Authentic vintage 1986 US Elektra Records Columbia House pressing of the definitive, 6x Platinum-certified magnum opus of heavy metal Master of Puppets by Metallica (E1 60439 / 60439-1).

Musical, Historical & Collector Highlights:

• The Pinnacle of Heavy Metal History: Universally heralded as the greatest thrash metal album ever recorded and the first metal album inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry for its immense cultural significance.

• Final Album Featuring Cliff Burton: The last studio recording to feature the virtuosic bass playing and musical genius of Cliff Burton before his tragic passing in September 1986.

• Produced by Metallica & Flemming Rasmussen: Engineered at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen and mixed by Michael Wagener, capturing the definitive, razor-sharp twin guitar attack of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett alongside Lars Ulrich's thunderous drum assault.

• Loaded with 8 Immortal Thrash Metal Masterpieces:

  • "Battery" (5:12) — explosive, blistering acoustic-to-thrash album opener.

  • "Master of Puppets" (8:35) — monumental 8-minute progressive metal title track and all-time metal anthem.

  • "The Thing That Should Not Be" (6:36) — heavy, downtuned Lovecraftian sludge-metal tour de force.

  • "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" (6:27) — haunting, dynamic semi-ballad building to a manic tempo climax.

  • "Disposable Heroes" (8:16) — relentless, complex 8-minute anti-war speed metal powerhouse.

  • "Leper Messiah" (5:40) — crushing mid-tempo riff masterclass.

  • "Orion" (8:27) — legendary 8-minute progressive instrumental featuring Cliff Burton's iconic bass solos.

  • "Damage, Inc." (5:32) — searing, high-speed thrash metal finale.

• Pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA (G1 etched in deadwax with early 1A stampers).

• Features custom red/black Elektra center labels with the E1 60439 club catalog designation.

Packaging & Preservation:

• Housed in the iconic picture jacket illustrated by Don Brautigam, preserved in its Original Factory Shrink Wrap.

• Complete with its Original Custom Printed Black Lyric & Band Photo Inner Sleeve.

Technical Data

• Matrix / Runout (Side One Etched): STE 60439A-1A G1

• Matrix / Runout (Side Two Etched): STE 60439B-1A G1

• Pressing Plant ID: Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton (G1)

• Producers: Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen

• Mix Engineer: Michael Wagener (Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA)

• Mastering: George Marino at Sterling Sound

• Cover Illustration: Don Brautigam

• Band Lineup:

  • James Hetfield — Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

  • Cliff Burton — Bass, Backing Vocals

  • Kirk Hammett — Lead Guitar

  • Lars Ulrich — Drums

• Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

• Format: 12" LP Album, Stereo, Club Edition

• Production Text: Mfg. by Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records, 665 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022 / 9229 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90069 • A Division of Warner Communications Inc. • ℗ © 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records • All lyrics © 1985 Creeping Death Music (ASCAP)

Condition Report

• Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, labels, inner sleeve, and shrink-wrapped jacket.

• You will receive the exact item shown in the pictures.

Tracklist

• SIDE ONE (E1 60439 / STE 60439 A / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. Battery (Hetfield / Ulrich) — 5:12

  2. Master of Puppets (Hetfield / Ulrich / Burton / Hammett) — 8:35

  3. The Thing That Should Not Be (Hetfield / Ulrich / Hammett) — 6:36

  4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Hetfield / Ulrich / Hammett) — 6:27 (Produced by Metallica & Flemming Rasmussen / Mixed by Michael Wagener / ℗ 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records)

• SIDE TWO (E1 60439 / STE 60439 B / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. Disposable Heroes (Hetfield / Ulrich / Hammett) — 8:16

  2. Leper Messiah (Hetfield / Ulrich) — 5:40

  3. Orion (Hetfield / Ulrich / Burton) — 8:27

  4. Damage, Inc. (Hetfield / Ulrich / Burton / Hammett) — 5:32 (Produced by Metallica & Flemming Rasmussen / Mixed by Michael Wagener / ℗ 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records)