Tracklist
| 1 | Battery | 5:13 |
| 2 | Master Of Puppets | 8:36 |
| 3 | The Thing That Should Not Be | 6:37 |
| 4 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium) | 6:28 |
| 5 | Disposable Heroes | 8:17 |
| 6 | Leper Messiah | 5:41 |
| 7 | Orion | 8:28 |
| 8 | Damage, Inc. | 5:30 |
Credits
- Bass Guitar – Cliff Burton
- Co-producer – Metallica
- Co-producer, Engineer – Flemming Rasmussen
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar – James Hetfield
Notes
Recorded from September to December, 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark.Mixed at Amigo Studios in North Hollywood, California.
Mastered at Sterling Sound.
Indicates Made in the UK by RMDC in the inner circle of the CD
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 422838142 7
- Matrix / Runout: 838 141-2 02
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI 0450
- Label Code: 1633
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album) | Elektra, Elektra | 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | US | 1986 |
| 838 141-4 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album) | Vertigo | 838 141-4 | Philippines | 1986 |
| 838 141-2 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 141-2 | Philippines | 1989 |
| 838 141-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album, RE, Unofficial, Blu) | Vertigo | 838 141-1 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 838 141-4, CP 1439 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album, RE, Chr) | Vertigo, PolyGram | 838 141-4, CP 1439 | South Korea | 1989 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | BatteryWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
5:10 |
| 2 | Master Of PuppetsSoloist [1st], Guitar – Hetfield*Written-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
8:38 |
| 3 | The Thing That Should Not BeWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
6:32 |
| 4 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium)Written-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
6:28 |
| 5 | Disposable HeroesWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
8:14 |
| 6 | Leper MessiahWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
5:38 |
| 7 | Orion (Instrumental)Soloist [2nd], Guitar – Hetfield*Soloist [4th], Bass – Burton*Written-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
8:12 |
| 8 | Damage, Inc.Bass [Intro] – Burton*Written-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
5:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Recorded At – Sweet Silence Studios
- Mixed At – Amigo Studios
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Published By – Creeping Death Music
- Pressed By – PDO, Germany
Credits
- Arranged By – Hetfield*, Ulrich*
- Bass, Backing Vocals – Cliff Burton
- Cover [Concept] – Metallica, Peter Mensch
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Engineer – Flemming Rasmussen
- Engineer [Assistant Mixing Engineer] – Mark Wilzcak*
- Illustration [Cover] – Don Brautigam
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Lyrics By – Hetfield*
- Management – Q-Prime, Inc.*
- Photography By [All Inner Sleeve Pix, Back Cover Photo: James, Back Cover Photo: Kirk] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Back Cover Photo: Cliff] – Rich Likong
- Photography By [Back Cover Photo: Lars] – Rob Ellis*
- Producer – Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
Notes
Re-press version of original first pressing Metallica - Master Of PuppetsDisc made in Germany, Artwork in USA
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 Elektra/Asylum Records.
Catalog Number 9 60439-2 is on the spine.
Catalog Number 60439-2 is on the disc and booklet.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 7559-60439-2
- Matrix / Runout: 7559 60439-2 2896 162 01 # MADE IN W. GERMANY BY PDO
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album) | Elektra, Elektra | 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | US | 1986 |
| 838 141-4 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album) | Vertigo | 838 141-4 | Philippines | 1986 |
| 838 141-2 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 141-2 | Philippines | 1989 |
| 838 141-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album, RE, Unofficial, Blu) | Vertigo | 838 141-1 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 838 141-4, CP 1439 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album, RE, Chr) | Vertigo, PolyGram | 838 141-4, CP 1439 | South Korea | 1989 |
Tracklist
| 1 | Battery | 5:10 |
| 2 | Master Of Puppets | 8:38 |
| 3 | The Thing That Should Not Be | 6:32 |
| 4 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium) | 6:28 |
| 5 | Disposable Heroes | 8:14 |
| 6 | Leper Messiah | 5:38 |
| 7 | Orion | 8:12 |
| 8 | Damage, Inc. | 5:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Universal Music Group International
- Manufactured By – Sung Eum Limited
Credits
- Bass – Cliff Burton
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Guitar [Lead] – Kirk Hammett
- Guitar [Rhythm], Vocals, Lyrics By – James Hetfield
Notes
Released and Distributed by Universal Music. Manufactured by SungEum Ltd. Registered No. 3 The Ministry of Culture & Tourism. Printed in Korea.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 8 808678 200911
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album) | Elektra, Elektra | 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | US | 1986 |
| 838 141-4 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album) | Vertigo | 838 141-4 | Philippines | 1986 |
| 838 141-2 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 141-2 | Philippines | 1989 |
| 838 141-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album, RE, Unofficial, Blu) | Vertigo | 838 141-1 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 838 141-4, CP 1439 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album, RE, Chr) | Vertigo, PolyGram | 838 141-4, CP 1439 | South Korea | 1989 |
Tracklist
| 1 | Battery | 5:10 |
| 2 | Master Of Puppets | 8:38 |
| 3 | The Thing That Should Not Be | 6:32 |
| 4 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium) | 6:28 |
| 5 | Disposable Heroes | 8:14 |
| 6 | Leper Messiah | 5:38 |
| 7 | Orion (Instrumental) | 8:12 |
| 8 | Damage, Inc. | 5:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Made By – WEA Manufacturing Inc.
Credits
- Bass, Backing Vocals – Cliff Burton
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
Notes
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 Elektra/Asylum Records.
Catalog Number 9 60439-2 is on the spine.
Catalog Number 60439-2 is on the disc and booklet.
ARC version
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7559-60439-2
- Barcode (Scanned): 075596043922
- Matrix / Runout: ARC 2 60439-2 SRC=13 >l
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album) | Elektra, Elektra | 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | US | 1986 |
| 838 141-4 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album) | Vertigo | 838 141-4 | Philippines | 1986 |
| 838 141-2 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 141-2 | Philippines | 1989 |
| 838 141-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album, RE, Unofficial, Blu) | Vertigo | 838 141-1 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| UICY-91071 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (CD, Album, RE, SHM) | Vertigo | UICY-91071 | Japan | 2008 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | BatteryWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
5:10 |
| 2 | Master Of PuppetsSoloist [1st Guitar Solo] – James HetfieldWritten-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
8:38 |
| 3 | The Thing That Should Not BeWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
6:32 |
| 4 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium)Written-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
6:28 |
| 5 | Disposable HeroesWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
8:14 |
| 6 | Leper MessiahWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
5:38 |
| 7 | Orion (Instrumental)Soloist [2nd Guitar Solo] – James HetfieldSoloist [4th Solo / Bass] – Cliff BurtonWritten-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
8:12 |
| 8 | Damage, Inc.Bass [Intro] – Cliff BurtonWritten-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
5:08 |
Credits
- Arranged By [All Arrangements] – Hetfield*, Ulrich*
- Bass, Backing Vocals – Cliff Burton
- Cover [Cover Concept] – Metallica, Peter Mensch
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Engineer [Assistant Mixing Engineer] – Mark Wilzcak*
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Flemming Rasmussen
- Illustration [Cover Illustration] – Don Brautigam
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Legal [Legal Representation, Los Angeles] – Peter Paterno
- Lyrics By [All] – James Hetfield
- Management – Q-Prime, Inc.*
- Mastered By – George Marino
- Mixed By – Michael Wagener
- Other [Accounting] – Joni Schneider and Fred Duffin for Siegel & Feldstein, San Francisco
- Other [Agency Representation] – Fair Warning/John Jackson, London, ICM/Marsha Vlasic, New York
- Photography By [All Inner Sleeve Pix] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Back Cover Photos - Cliff] – Rich Likong
- Photography By [Back Cover Photos - James] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Back Cover Photos - Kirk] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Back Cover Photos - Lars] – Rob Ellis*
- Producer [Produced By] – Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
Notes
Unofficial Russian version of French release.Comes in standard jewel case with 8 page booklet.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 42283 81412 7
- Matrix / Runout: PM 838141 2 OOL 7
- Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
- Label Code: LC 1633
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L001
- Other: Made in France by MPO
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album) | Elektra, Elektra | 60439-1, 9 60439-1 | US | 1986 |
| 838 141-4 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album) | Vertigo | 838 141-4 | Philippines | 1986 |
| 838 141-2 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo, Phonogram | 838 141-2 | Philippines | 1989 |
| 838 141-1 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (LP, Album, RE, Unofficial, Blu) | Vertigo | 838 141-1 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 838 141-4, CP 1439 | Metallica | Master Of Puppets (Cass, Album, RE, Chr) | Vertigo, PolyGram | 838 141-4, CP 1439 | South Korea | 1989 |
