Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Battery | 5:10 |
| A2 | Master Of PuppetsWritten-By – Burton*, Hammett* |
8:38 |
| A3 | The Thing That Should Not BeWritten-By – Hammett* |
6:32 |
| A4 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium)Written-By – Hammett* |
6:28 |
| B1 | Disposable HeroesWritten-By – Hammett* |
8:14 |
| B2 | Leper Messiah | 5:38 |
| B3 | OrionWritten-By – Burton* |
8:12 |
| B4 | Damage, Inc.Written-By – Burton*, Hammett* |
5:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Universal Music Thailand
Credits
- Arranged By – Hetfield*, Ulrich*
- Bass, Backing Vocals – Cliff Burton
- Cover [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 [All Lyrics] – Hetfield*
- Mastered By – George Marino
- Mixed By – Michael Wagener
- 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*
- Photography By [Inner Sleeve Pix] – Ross Halfin
- Producer – Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
- Written-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich*
Notes
℗© 1986 VertigoFirst Press
Made In Thailand
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 042283814141
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
| A1 | Battery | 5:10 |
| A2 | Master Of Puppets | 8:38 |
| B1 | The Thing That Should Not Be | 6:32 |
| B2 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium) | 6:28 |
| C1 | Disposable Heroes | 8:14 |
| C2 | Leper Messiah | 5:38 |
| D1 | Orion (Instrumental) | 8:12 |
| D2 | Damage, Inc. | 5:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Asylum Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – E/M Ventures
- Copyright (c) – Elektra
- Copyright (c) – Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – E/M Ventures
- Recorded At – Sweet Silence Studios
- Mixed At – Amigo Studios
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Mastered At – Record Technology Incorporated – 17362
- Published By – Creeping Death Music
Credits
- Arranged By – Hetfield*, Ulrich*
- Bass – Cliff Burton
- Booking [Agency Representation] – Fair Warning , ICM , John Jackson , Marsha Vlasic
- Cover [Concept] – Metallica, Peter Mensch
- Cover [Illustration] – Don Brautigam
- Crew [Accounting] – Fred Duffin, Joni Schneider, Siegel & Feldstein
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Engineer – Flemming Rasmussen
- Engineer [Assistant Mixing Engineer] – Mark Wilzcak*
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Legal – Peter Paterno
- Lyrics By – Hetfield*
- Management – Q-Prime, Inc.*
- Mastered By – George Marino
- Mixed By – Michael Wagener
- Photography By [All Inner Sleeve Pix] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Back Cover] – Rich Likong, Rob Ellis*, Ross Halfin
- Producer – Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
- Written-By – Burton* (tracks: A2, D1, D2), Hetfield*, Hammett* (tracks: A2 to C1, D2), Ulrich*
Notes
Recorded September and December 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark.Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at Sterling Sound.
Remastered at half-speed.
Lyrics are printed on the inner gatefold.
Made in U.S.A.
Original release ℗ & © 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records. Remasters ℗ & © 2008 E/M Ventures.
'Mastered at' RTI means here 'Processed at', RTI identified with matrix.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 093624986874
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): METALLICA "MASTER OF PUPPETS" 45 A RML/2 1-470908-45 A 17362.1...
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): METALLICA MASTER OF PUPPETS 45 BRE1 1-470908-45 B 17362.2...
- Matrix / Runout (Side C): METALLICA "MASTER OF PUPPETS" 45 C RML/2 1-470908-45 C 17362.3...
- Matrix / Runout (Side D): METALLICA "MASTER OF PUPPETS" 45 D RML/2 1-470908-45 D 17362.4...
- Rights Society: ASCAP
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
| A1 | Battery |
| A2 | Master Of PuppetsGuitar [First Solo] – James Hetfield |
| A3 | The Thing That Should Not Be |
| A4 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium) |
| B1 | Disposable Heroes |
| B2 | Leper Messiah |
| B3 | OrionGuitar [Second Solo] – James Hetfield |
| B4 | Damage, Inc. |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Communications Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Wea International
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
Credits
- Bass – Cliff Burton
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Engineer – Flemming Rasmussen
- Lead Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Mixed By – Michael Wagener
- Producer – Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica
- Vocals, Rhythm Guitar – James Hetfield
Notes
Catalog number E4-60439 on spine.Catalog number 60439-4 cassette.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 7559-60439-4
- Other: AR
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.
- Manufactured By – ООО "РМГ Компани" – UN8381419
- Distributed By – Вестрекордс Плюс – 831462
Notes
With sticker "WEST Records" for distribution in Republic Of BelarusBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed on the back cover): 0 42283 81419 6
- Barcode (Stickered on the jewel case): 831462
- Matrix / Runout: UN8381419
- Mould SID Code: IFPI RT-03
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
| A1 | Master Of Puppets |
| A2 | The Thing That Should Not Be |
| A3 | Welcome Home |
| A4 | Leper Messiah |
| B1 | Battery |
| B2 | Disposable Heroes |
| B3 | Orion |
| B4 | Damage, Inc. |
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
| A1 | BatteryWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
5:12 |
| A2 | Master Of PuppetsSoloist [1st Guitar Solo] – Hetfield*Written-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
8:33 |
| A3 | The Thing That Should Not BeWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
6:33 |
| A4 | Welcome Home (Sanitarium)Written-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
6:27 |
| B1 | Disposable HeroesWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
8:16 |
| B2 | Leper MessiahWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
5:40 |
| B3 | OrionSoloist [2nd Guitar Solo] – Hetfield*Soloist [4th Solo/Bass] – Burton*Written-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
8:26 |
| B4 | Damage, Inc.Written-By – Burton*, Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
5:31 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed To – Universal Music B.V.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Metallica
- Copyright (c) – Metallica
- Copyright (c) – Creeping Death Music
- Published By – Creeping Death Music
- Pressed By – Optimal Media Production – B149256
- Recorded At – Sweet Silence Studios
- Mixed At – Amigo Studios
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Credits
- Arranged By [All Arrangements 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
- Legal [Legal Representation] – Peter Paterno
- Lyrics By [All] – Hetfield*
- Management – Q-Prime, Inc.*
- Management [Agency Representation, London] – Fair Warning , John Jackson
- Management [Agency Representation, New York] – ICM , Marsha Vlasic
- Mastered By – George Marino
- Mixed By – Michael Wagener
- Other [Accounting, For Siegel & Feldstein] – Fred Duffin, Joni Schneider
- Photography By [All Inner Sleeve Pix] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Back Cover, Cliff] – Rich Likong
- Photography By [Back Cover, James] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Back Cover, Kirk] – Ross Halfin
- Photography By [Back Cover, Lars] – Rob Ellis*
- Producer – Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
Notes
Recorded, Sept.-Dec. 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios, Copengahen Denmark.Mixed at Amigo Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
All lyrics © 1985 Creeping Death Music, ASCAP.
All songs published by Creeping Death Music, ASCAP.
℗ 1986 Metallica. © 1986 Metallica.
The copyright on this recording is owned by Metallica under exclusive license to Universal Music B.V.
Made in the EU.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 42283 81411 0
- Barcode (Scanned): 042283814110
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1): B149256-01 A1
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2): B149256-01 B1
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
- Label Code: LC 01633
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 |
