Leper Messiah

~ Recording by Metallica

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • US1986-03-03
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)9 60439-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • US1986-03-03
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)9 60439-1
1.6Leper Messiah5:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • GB1986-04-11
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:39MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1986-05-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)28AP 3169
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • CA1986-06-01
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)CD 60439
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1986-08-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)32DP 448
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for Nations2320
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Roadrunner RecordsRR 9717
2.2Leper Messiah5:39MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 60 DM
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCDMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1988-09-30
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25DP 5234
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ with sticker)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • GB1989-01-11
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Sound-PolSPB CD 026
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2, 838 141-2 (24)
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838-141-1
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)9 60439-2
1.6Leper Messiah?:??MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-4
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Popron Music, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)50 107 2
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Teal Trutone MusicSTARCD 5921
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (1993 Australasian Tour Gold Edition)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:41MetallicaMaster of Puppets (1995 remaster)MetallicaAlbum
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)9 60439-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:44MetallicaMaster of Puppets (DCC Compact Classics)MetallicaAlbum
  • US1999-07-13
DCC Compact ClassicsGZS-1133
1.6Leper Messiah5:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
DCC Compact Classics, Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)GZS-1133
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2003-11-06
Sony Music Japan International Inc. (Do not use as a label, see the annotation.)SICP 477
7.2Leper Messiah5:38MetallicaLimited‐Edition Vinyl Box SetMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-11-23
Rhino (reissue label)R1 76156
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • CA2006-07-25
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2006-08-09
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICR-1054
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
ЗАО «Юниверсал Мьюзик»838 141-9
2.2Leper Messiah5:38MetallicaMaster of Puppets (45 RPM series)MetallicaAlbum
  • GB2008-07-14
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)0600753101162
1.6Leper Messiah5:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)470844-1
3.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaThe Metallica CollectionMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2009-04-25
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2009-06-24
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-91453
1.6Leper Messiah5:39MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2010-09-22
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-94664
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2011-11-02
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-20224
1.6Leper Messiah5:41MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602547242952, BLCKND005-1
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (deluxe box set)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-1
1.6Leper Messiah5:39MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered deluxe version)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-DIGITAL
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • GB2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-3
1.6Leper Messiah5:39MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
4.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (deluxe box set)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-1
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • XE2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602557382594, BLCKND005R-1
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Metallica store / Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XE2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:39MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of Puppets (qobuz Download, 24-Bit/96kHz FLAC)MetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2018-04-13
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICR-1139
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • -2020-03-20
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (limited edition, reissue, remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • JP2023-04-14
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICY-80302
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ without sticker printed in France)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ without sticker printed in England)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ clear outer ring)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 MASTERED BY NIMBUS)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 ::: ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCDMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ and mould hub MPO FRANCE 02 COMPACT DISC)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 :· ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Made in France by PRS)MetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.6Leper Messiah5:40MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
Promotion
1.6Leper Messiah5:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)60439-1
1.5Leper Messiah5:42MetallicaMandatory Metallica 03MetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)Prcd 1945
Bootleg
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of Puppets (unofficial)MetallicaAlbum
  • -2007
1.6Leper Messiah5:43MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Invisible Halahup, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)[none]

Relationships

engineer:Flemming Rasmussen
producer:Metallica
Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:Mark Wilczak
mixer:Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lead vocals:James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986)
Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, United States
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/6XN00D9ejjEt1cW1sY44Gu [info]
recording of:Leper Messiah (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)

Related works

Leper Messiah

lyricist:James Hetfield
composer:James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
publisher:Creeping Death Music