Master of Puppets

~ Release group by Metallica

Album

ReleaseArtistFormatTracksCountry/DateLabelCatalog#Barcode
Official
Master of PuppetsMetallica12" Vinyl8
  • US1986-03-03
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)9 60439-107559604391
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • US1986-03-03
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)9 60439-2075596043922
Master of PuppetsMetallica12" Vinyl8
Music for NationsMFN 60[none]
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • GB1986-04-11
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60[none]
Master of PuppetsMetallica12" Vinyl8
  • JP1986-05-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)28AP 31694988009509914
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • CA1986-06-01
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)CD 60439075596043922
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • JP1986-08-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)32DP 4484988009522852
Master of PuppetsMetallicaVinyl8
Roadrunner RecordsRR 9717
Master of PuppetsMetallicaVinyl8
Music for Nations23203229260002921
Master of PuppetsMetallicaVinyl8
  • -1986
Music for NationsMFN 60[none]
Master of PuppetsMetallica2×12" Vinyl4 + 4
Music for NationsMFN 60 DM
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCDMFN 605016583106027
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • JP1988-09-30
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25DP 52344988009619156
Master of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ with sticker)MetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCD MFN 605016583106027
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • GB1989-01-11
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCassette8
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-4042283814141
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2, 838 141-2 (24)042283814127
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Sound-PolSPB CD 026
Master of PuppetsMetallicaVinyl8
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838-141-1042283814110
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)9 60439-2075596043922
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Phonogram, Popron Music, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)50 107 2
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Teal Trutone MusicSTARCD 59216001210606338
Master of Puppets (1993 Australasian Tour Gold Edition)MetallicaCD8
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of Puppets (1995 remaster)MetallicaCD8
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)9 60439-2075596043922
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of Puppets (DCC Compact Classics)MetallicaCD8
  • US1999-07-13
DCC Compact ClassicsGZS-1133010963113327
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
DCC Compact Classics, Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)GZS-1133010963113327
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • JP2003-11-06
Sony Music Japan International Inc. (Do not use as a label, see the annotation.)SICP 4774547366012941
Master of PuppetsMetallicaDigital Media10
  • CA2006-07-25
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • JP2006-08-09
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICR-10544988005440037
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
ЗАО «Юниверсал Мьюзик»838 141-9042283814196
Master of Puppets (45 RPM series)Metallica2×12" Vinyl4 + 4
  • GB2008-07-14
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)0600753101162600753101162
Master of PuppetsMetallica12" Vinyl8
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)470844-1093624986881
Master of PuppetsMetallicaSHM-CD8
  • JP2009-06-24
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-914534988005561008
Master of PuppetsMetallicaSHM-CD8
  • JP2010-09-22
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-946644988005628640
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
  • JP2011-11-02
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-202244988005690661
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005-2856115004491
Master of PuppetsMetallica12" Vinyl8
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602547242952, BLCKND005-1602547242952
Master of PuppetsMetallicaDigital Media8
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
Master of Puppets (Remastered)MetallicaDigital Media8
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)602557932621
Master of PuppetsMetallica12" Vinyl8
  • XE2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602557382594, BLCKND005R-1602557382594
Master of Puppets (Remastered)MetallicaCD8
  • XE2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-2602567048305
Master of Puppets (remastered)Metallica3×CD8 + 11 + 14
  • GB2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-3602557932447
Master of Puppets (deluxe box set)Metallica3×12" Vinyl + 10×CD + Cassette + 2×DVD8 + 7 + 7 + 8 + 3 + 4 + 10 + 24 + 16 + 10 + 9 + 15 + 13 + 18 + 24 + 20
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-1858978005127
Master of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaCD8
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-2858978005202
Master of PuppetsMetallicaDigital Media137
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
Master of Puppets (remastered deluxe version)Metallica10×Digital Media8 + 14 + 10 + 24 + 16 + 10 + 9 + 15 + 13 + 18
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-DIGITAL
Master of Puppets (Metallica store / Remastered)MetallicaDigital Media8
  • XW2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R[none]
Master of Puppets (qobuz Download, 24-Bit/96kHz FLAC)MetallicaDigital Media8
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none][none]
Master of PuppetsMetallicaSHM-CD8
  • JP2018-04-13
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICR-11394988031272619
Master of PuppetsMetallicaDigital Media8
  • -2020-03-20
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)850007452117
Master of Puppets (limited edition, reissue, remastered)MetallicaCD8
  • JP2023-04-14
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICY-803024988031566220
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of Puppets (Made in France by PRS)MetallicaCD8
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD8
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2042283814127
Master of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ clear outer ring)MetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 605016583106027
Master of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ without sticker printed in England)MetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 605016583106027
Master of Puppets (CDMFN 60 ::: ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·)MetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCDMFN 60[none]
Master of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ without sticker printed in France)MetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 605016583106027
Master of Puppets (CDMFN 60 MASTERED BY NIMBUS)MetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCD MFN 605016583106027
Master of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ and mould hub MPO FRANCE 02 COMPACT DISC)MetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 605016583106027
Master of Puppets (CDMFN 60 :· ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·)MetallicaCD8
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 605016583106027
Promotion
Master of PuppetsMetallicaVinyl8
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)60439-107559604391
Bootleg
Master of Puppets (unofficial)MetallicaDigital Media8
  • -2007
Master of PuppetsMetallicaCD12
Invisible Halahup, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)[none]093624557524

Relationships

artist & repertoire support:Dave Henson, Jr.
creative direction:Peter Mensch
Metallica
covers:Kerrang! Presents: 'Remastered' by Various Artists (add compilations to this artist)
Master of Puppets by Dream Theater
Metallica’s Master of Puppets but in the Crash Bandicoot Soundfont by Neville Elliott
live performances:2006-06-03: Rock am Ring, Nürburgring, Germany
2006-06-04: Rock im Park: Nürnberg, Germany
2006-06-06: Waldbuhne, Berlin, Germany
2006-06-08: Arnhem, Holland
2006-06-10: Download Festival, Donington, UK
2006-06-11: Download Festival Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
2006-06-13: Tallin, Estonia
2006-06-17: Heineken Jammin Festival, Imola, Italy
2006-08-12: Tokyo Summer Sonic Festival, Tokyo, Japan
2006-08-13: Osaka Summer Sonic Festival, Osaka, Japan
Master of Puppets by Dream Theater
included in:Limited‐Edition Vinyl Box Set
The Metallica Collection
part of:Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time (number: 2) (order: 2)
SPIN: The 40 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time: pub_2019-10-30 (SPIN magazine, 2002-09) (number: 4) (order: 4)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 97) (order: 97)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 97) (order: 97)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 167) (order: 167)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 167) (order: 167)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/6495 [info]
lyrics page:https://genius.com/albums/Metallica/Master-of-puppets [info]
reviews:http://ripplemusic.blogspot.com/2016/03/metallica-master-of-puppets.html [info]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/j59x [info]
other databases:http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Metallica-nom_album-Master_of_Puppets-l-en.html [info]
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/metallica/master_of_puppets/ [info]
https://www.musik-sammler.de/album/1462/ [info]
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/album-details-369 [info]
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=19919 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000667490 [info]
Wikidata:Q187507 [info]