Metallica – Master of Puppets LP (1986, Roadrunner RR 9717, Music for Nations)

This original pressing of Master of Puppets (1986) marks one of the most significant moments in the history of heavy metal. The album combines technical precision with epic power and is considered the band's masterpiece – a timeless classic that definitively catapulted Metallica into the league of the greatest rock acts.
Don Brautigam's iconic cover art is as legendary as the sound: uncompromising, dynamic, and full of energy. An indispensable piece of music history – for collectors and true lovers of analog sound culture alike.

Historical background

Master of Puppets was Metallica's third studio album and the last with bassist Cliff Burton , who tragically died shortly after its release. Produced by Flemming Rasmussen at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, the album is considered a creative high point of the early thrash metal era. Songs like "Battery," "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)," and the epic title track influenced an entire generation of musicians and established Metallica as a global institution in the metal genre.

Product details

• Format: LP (12″ vinyl, 33 rpm)

• Publication date: 1986

• Label: Music for Nations / Roadrunner Records – RR 9717

• Origin: Europe (NL / UK Distribution)

• Genre: Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal

• Vinyl condition: Near mint (NM) – surfaces glossy and flawless, no visible scratches or wear marks, excellent sound without any background noise.

• Cover condition: Good (VG) – Slight creases, edge wear and subtle ring wear, back with minimal abrasion; colors vibrant, structure stable.

• Special features: Includes original printed inner sleeve with lyrics/credits, "Master of Puppets" label on "Music for Nations". Code removed from the ring.

Notes

• Original pressing from the 80s – an authentic collector's item

• Detailed images show the actual condition

• Professionally stored, inspected and securely shipped