METALLICA - Load Gatefold 12" Vinyl 2LP Album

- Blackened Records 2015, Thrash Metal

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This the high-end audiophile release pressed on two 12" vinyl records each on 180 gram vinyl. "LOAD" is the 1996 and sixth album released by the American Thrash Metal band "Metallica". The album artwork was by Andres Serrano and was based on his own semen and blood.

"Load" Album Description

Metallica's 1996 release, "Load," marked a significant turning point in their sonic trajectory. The album saw the iconic thrash metal pioneers embracing a blues-infused hard rock sound, a shift that both alienated and intrigued audiences. The 2015 reissue on Blackened Records as a deluxe gatefold 12" vinyl 2LP offers fans a chance to revisit this controversial yetundeniably powerful album through a high-fidelity audiophile lens.

Beyond the Thrash: "Load" as a Blues-Rock Experiment

"Load" saw Metallica shedding much of their trademark thrash metal ferocity in favor of a slower, groovier approach. Songs like "King Nothing," "Until It Sleeps," and "The Outlaw Torn" showcase a newfound emphasis on bluesy riffs, introspective lyrics, and a more expansive sonic palette. The band explored diverse influences, from Southern rock to country-tinged ballads, further alienating some of their core fan base while simultaneously attracting new listeners.

Controversial Artwork: Serrano's Provocative Vision

The album's cover art, created by controversial artist Andres Serrano, is as infamous as the music itself. Serrano's composition, titled "Semen and Blood III," is an abstract image created using his own bodily fluids, sparking outrage and censorship in some quarters. The artwork adds another layer of provocation to Metallica's already bold artistic statement.

Audiophile Excellence: The 180-gram Vinyl Experience

The 2015 vinyl reissue of "Load" does justice to the album's sonic depth and power. The 180-gram vinyl format allows for superior sound reproduction, capturing the warmth and richness of the bluesy guitar tones, the driving force of Lars Ulrich's drums, and the nuanced vocal delivery of James Hetfield. The gatefold packaging further enhances the experience, offering a larger canvas for Serrano's provocative artwork.

2x4: Everything About It

The Riff: "2 x 4" opens with a driving, blues-infused riff that's simple yet incredibly powerful. It's one of the faster-paced songs on the album, providing a nod to Metallica's thrash origins.

Working Title Origins: There's some debate about the meaning of the title. Some believe it started as a reference to the song's structure (perhaps a riff played twice, for four measures). However, the reference to a "2 x 4" also works its way into the lyrics.

Violent Imagery: The lyrics are filled with aggressive imagery and the feeling of being pushed to the limit. The line "Put the screws into ya!" and the overall tone suggest the song might be about a violent confrontation, perhaps even using a 2 x 4 (a common lumber size) as a weapon.

Fan Interpretation: Many fans enjoy the song's raw power and see the lyrics as a metaphor for fighting back when cornered or frustrated.

Musical Significance: "2 x 4" is a great example of how Metallica blended their earlier thrash sound with a slower, groove-oriented approach on "Load". It's a testament to their ability to keep their music aggressive and exciting even within a new stylistic framework. .

Listen for yourself to 2x4:

Essential Album Information For: METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records

Music Genre:

Thrash Metal

Label & Catalognr:

Blackened Recordings – BLCKND011-1

Media Format:

Record Format: Double 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

2015 Europe

METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records Production & Recording Information

Album Packaging

This 12" LP vinyl music record comes comes in a Fold Open Cover (FOC), which is also also known as a Gatefold cover. The inner pages of this album cover contains many photos of the Metallica band, artwork. , production details.

Each record of "Load" on "Blackened Records" comes in a custom inner sleeve with many photos of Metallica and lyrics of all the songs on this album.

Producers:

Bob Rock - Producer

  • Bob Rock – Producer, Sound Engineer

    The studio wizard who helped turn hard rock into stadium-sized thunder (and even grabbed a bass for Metallica when the job got awkward).

    Bob Rock, I file his name under "the guy who makes bands sound like they bench-press mountains." He cut his teeth at Vancouver's Little Mountain Sound Studios (starting in 1976), then graduated from behind-the-glass detail freak to full-on hit-forge producer. As a performer he wasn't just a studio shadow: he was in Payola$ (formed 1978), teamed up as Rock and Hyde (1987), released music with Rockhead (1991), and in the ultimate "wait, what?" moment he played all the bass parts on Metallica's "St. Anger" and even served as their live bassist from Jason Newsted's 2001 exit until Robert Trujillo joined in February 2003. Production-wise, his fingerprints are all over huge, loud turning points: Mötley Crüe's "Dr. Feelgood" (1989), The Cult's "Sonic Temple" (1989), and Metallica's self-titled "Black Album" (1991) are basically proof that polish and punch can coexist without filing off the danger. He is the rare producer who can make a band sound bigger without making them sound fake, which is a small miracle in rock history.Bob Rock Wiki

    • James Hetfield - Producer

    Lars Ulrich - Producer

    Sound & Recording Engineers:

    Brian Joseph Dobbs - Sound Engineer

    Chris A. Vrenna - Digital Editing

    Jason Goldstein - Sound Engineer

    Kent Matcke - Sound Engineer

    Matt Curry - Sound Engineer

    Mike Fraser - Sound Engineer

    Mike Gillies - Digital Editing

    Mike Rew - Sound Engineer

    Paul Decarli - Digital Editing

    Randy Staub - Sound Engineer

    George Marino (1947-2012) - Mastering Engineer

  • George Marino – Mastering Engineer

    When my site brain goes full 1980s metal mode, his name keeps showing up like a hidden signature in the dead wax.

    George Marino is one of those behind-the-glass legends who made heavy music feel larger than the room it was playing in. Before the mastering console became his throne, he was a Bronx guitarist doing the NYC band grind in the 1960s with groups like The Chancellors and The New Sounds Ltd. Then he went pro for real: starting at Capitol Studios in New York (1967), and eventually becoming a long-running force at Sterling Sound (from 1973 onward). For a collector like me—living in that sweet spot where 1980s heavy metal, hard rock, and a dash of prog-minded ambition collide—Marino’s credits read like a stack of essential sleeves: Holy Diver (Dio), Tooth and Nail (Dokken), Stay Hard (Raven), Master of Puppets (Metallica), Somewhere in Time (Iron Maiden), Among the Living (Anthrax), Appetite for Destruction (Guns N’ Roses), Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi), and Blow Up Your Video (AC/DC). That’s the kind of resume that doesn’t just “master” records—it weaponizes them, but with taste. George Marino Wiki

    • Recording Location:

    "Load" was recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausolito, California between May 1995 and February 1996.

    Sound mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March - April 1996 and Quad Recording Studio, New York.

    Album Cover Design & Artwork:

    Andres Serrano - Cover Art

    Andy Airfix - Artwork

    Photography:

    Anthony Corbijn - Photography

    Anton Corbijn, a visionary Dutch photographer and filmmaker, is celebrated for his iconic black-and-white portraits and his long-standing collaboration with U2, shaping their visual identity through timeless album covers and music videos. Discover more about his artistry: Anton Corbijn’s Lens.

    Musicians:
    Tracklisting Side One:
    1. Ain't My Bitch
    2. 2 X 4
    3. The House Jack Built
    4. Until It Sleeps
    Tracklisting Side Two:
    1. King Nothing
    2. Hero Of The Day
    3. Bleeding Me
    Tracklisting Side Three:
    1. Cure
    2. Poor Twisted Me
    3. Wasted My Hate
    4. Mama Said
    Tracklisting Side Four:
    1. Thorn Within
    2. Ronnie
    3. The Outlaw Torn 9:49

    METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records High Resolution & Quality Photos

    Front Cover Photo Of METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Front cover of Metallica's Load 2LP showing black and red marbled liquid artwork by Andres Serrano, resembling swirling blood and organic shapes with band and album title in distressed white font

    Front Cover of Metallica – Load (2015 Blackened Records Reissue)

    This striking gatefold album cover presents a controversial and abstract artwork titled "Semen and Blood III" by Andres Serrano. The visual resembles marbled red, black, and flesh-toned liquids swirling together in a viscous, organic flow. Large black amoebic shapes float amidst veins of blood-like crimson and cloudy grey hues, invoking a visceral and confrontational aesthetic.

    At the top, the word METALLICA appears in the band's jagged logo font, rendered in a cracked, distressed white pattern. In the bottom right corner, the album title LOAD is printed in a similar font, slanted and partially cut off by the diagonal lower black bar, enhancing the aggressive and chaotic feel of the cover.

    Photo Of The Back Cover METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Back cover of Metallica Load 2LP showing the band seated at a dimly lit table with candles, wearing sunglasses, with tracklisting and logo overlaid

    Back Cover of Metallica – Load (2015 Blackened Records Reissue)

    The back cover features all four Metallica members dressed in dark, stylish attire and sunglasses, seated at a polished wooden table set with wine glasses and three lit candlesticks. The band is posed in a moody, introspective atmosphere against a hazy, smoke-filled background. A white fedora rests on the table near the rightmost member.

    The tracklisting is printed in bold white uppercase letters and organized by side in the lower center portion. The iconic Metallica “ninja star” logo, drawn in an angular and jagged style, appears at the lower left, while label credits and copyright details are below it.

    In the upper right corner, a barcode is visible, aligned to the corner of the sleeve. The layout contrasts starkly with the abstract front cover, emphasizing the band's artistic shift during this era.

    Photo of the inside cover METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Inside gatefold of Metallica Load 2LP showing band photos, production credits, and shadow silhouettes over a pale background

    Inside Gatefold of Metallica – Load (2015 Blackened Records Reissue)

    This inner gatefold spread features a mix of color and black-and-white photographs of the band in candid, staged, and live settings. Eight images are positioned across the layout: some depict band members outdoors, others in urban or studio environments. Notable is a striking close-up of Lars Ulrich with a wide grin and a separate shot of James Hetfield standing under neon lights.

    Centered in the composition is the full list of production credits in white text, detailing recording locations (The Plant Studios, Right Track), producers (Bob Rock, Hetfield, Ulrich), engineers, and mastering by George Marino. The band’s lineup—James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Jason Newsted—is listed prominently in bold.

    The background is a pale gray with large, diffuse shadows of the band members cast across it, adding depth and emphasizing the visual identity of the Load era. This presentation combines raw personality with professional studio context.

    Photo of the inside cover METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Inside right of Metallica Load gatefold showing shadow silhouettes, full tracklist, and band member portraits in black and white and color

    Inside Right Panel of Metallica – Load (2015 Blackened Records Reissue)

    This side of the gatefold presents the full album tracklisting at the center, laid out by side numbers and aligned vertically in clean black uppercase font. Surrounding the list are various photographs of the band members in both black-and-white and color.

    The background features large, soft-edged silhouette shadows of the band, adding a dramatic layer of visual texture. To the upper right is a posed portrait of Jason Newsted in a leather jacket with arms raised. Other images include candid band moments, studio shots, and blue-toned portraits showing members joking and interacting casually.

    This panel complements the left interior spread by shifting the visual focus from credits to the album's sonic content while continuing the personal and stylized aesthetic that defined the Load era.

    Photo one of the custom inner sleeve METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Custom inner sleeve of Metallica Load featuring handwritten lyrics, black ink blots, and band photos for songs Poor Twisted Me, Cure, Wasting My Hate, and Mama Said

    Custom Inner Sleeve – Metallica Load (Side Three Lyrics Sheet)

    This visually dynamic inner sleeve features handwritten lyrics from four tracks on Side Three of the album: Poor Twisted Me, Cure, Wasting My Hate, and Mama Said. The background is a clean off-white canvas, overlaid with chaotic, inky black splotches reminiscent of Rorschach test blots.

    Interspersed between the lyrics are expressive black-and-white and color photos of the band. Highlights include candid shots of Lars Ulrich in a white tank top, the band in studio settings, street photography, and group portraits. Each song's title is integrated into the design with raw handwritten lettering and ink splatter motifs enhancing the emotional intensity of the lyrics.

    The layout exemplifies the introspective and experimental tone of the "Load" era, combining visual grit with personal vulnerability.

    Photo two of the custom inner sleeve METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Custom inner sleeve of Metallica Load featuring handwritten lyrics, abstract ink blots, and photos for songs Thorn Within, Ronnie, and The Outlaw Torn

    Custom Inner Sleeve – Metallica Load (Side Four Lyrics Sheet)

    This inner sleeve page showcases lyrics for the final three tracks of the album—Thorn Within, Ronnie, and The Outlaw Torn—handwritten across a pale background marred with expressive black ink blot patterns. The visual motif continues the album’s raw, introspective tone, blurring the boundary between typography and art.

    Scattered among the lyrics are gritty black-and-white and desaturated photos capturing the band in relaxed, candid moments: lounging in studios, on urban streets, and during downtime. There's also a surreal image of a man raising his arm in defiance, as well as a portrait of a band member wrapped in a fur-lined coat.

    The powerful closing line from “The Outlaw Torn” is scrawled across the lower center, echoing the emotional climax of the album. The layout closes the inner sleeve artwork with a mix of melancholy, confrontation, and artistic cohesion.

    Photo three of the custom inner sleeve METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Custom inner sleeve of Metallica Load showing handwritten lyrics for Ain't My Bitch, 2x4, The House Jack Built, and Until It Sleeps with black ink splatters and band portraits

    Custom Inner Sleeve – Metallica Load (Side One Lyrics Sheet)

    This inner sleeve displays the handwritten lyrics of the first four tracks from the album—Ain't My Bitch, 2x4, The House Jack Built, and Until It Sleeps. Lyrics are scrawled in expressive black ink over a light grey background, accentuated by dynamic ink blot patterns that give the layout a raw, chaotic edge.

    The design includes a collection of photographs showing the band in both color and monochrome, capturing moments ranging from contemplative to confrontational. Pictured are candid portraits, street scenes, and stylized shots of band members such as Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, some in leather and sunglasses, exuding confidence and attitude.

    This sleeve sets the tone for the album’s sonic shift with a visually aggressive yet introspective layout that mirrors the emotional complexity and stylistic departure of the "Load" era.

    Photo four of the custom inner sleeve METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Inner sleeve from Metallica Load with handwritten lyrics for King Nothing, Hero of the Day, and Bleeding Me, accompanied by black ink blots and studio photos

    Custom Inner Sleeve – Metallica Load (Side Two Lyrics Sheet)

    This inner sleeve page presents handwritten lyrics for King Nothing, Hero of the Day, and Bleeding Me, scrawled in black ink across a minimalist pale background. Surrounding the lyrics are expressive black ink blots that accent the emotional intensity of the words.

    The collage includes black-and-white and muted color photographs of the band members in the studio and during casual moments. Scenes depict the group working with instruments, recording gear, and relaxing during downtime. Notable images include a close-up of Lars Ulrich in dark glasses, James Hetfield seated confidently in suspenders, and Kirk Hammett at the mixing desk.

    The sleeve visually bridges the introspection and craftsmanship that define Side Two of the album, portraying both the vulnerability of the lyrics and the behind-the-scenes intensity of the recording process.

    Photo of Side One: METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Record label of Metallica Load Side 1 on Blackened Records, showing large band name logo, tracklist, runtime, and production credits

    Vinyl Record Label – Metallica Load (Side 1, 2015 Blackened Records Reissue)

    This close-up photo shows the record label of Side 1 from the 180-gram audiophile pressing of Load. Dominating the design is the large, distressed-textured METALLICA logo spanning the top half of the label, with the album title LOAD printed in bold, blocky type below it.

    The tracklisting is clearly listed with track titles, durations, and writing credits: “Ain’t My Bitch,” “2 x 4,” “The House Jack Built,” and “Until It Sleeps.” Additional text credits producers Bob Rock along with Hetfield & Ulrich. The Blackened Records logo appears at the top, along with format details: 33⅓ RPM, STEREO, and catalog number BLCKND011-1.

    The background of the label is designed to resemble brushed metal or vinyl grooves, adding a subtle tactile aesthetic to the dark industrial feel of the record’s visual identity.

    Photo of Side Two: METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Side 2 record label of Metallica Load 2LP Blackened Records edition featuring METALLICA logo, tracklist including King Nothing and Bleeding Me, and production credits

    Vinyl Record Label – Metallica Load (Side 2, 2015 Blackened Records Reissue)

    The Side 2 label of this 180-gram vinyl pressing features the iconic cracked METALLICA logo across the top and the album title LOAD just beneath, all over a textured dark background that mimics brushed metal or vinyl grooves.

    Printed in clean white type below are the track titles with durations: King Nothing (5:28), Hero of the Day (4:22), and Bleeding Me (8:18). Songwriting credits list Hetfield, Ulrich, and Hammett across all tracks, with production attributed to Bob Rock in collaboration with Hetfield & Ulrich.

    Catalog information (BLCKND011-1), copyright details for 1996 and 1997, licensing notes, and rights society codes (BIEM/SDRM) encircle the lower edge of the label. A centered spindle hole is surrounded by pressed groove rings, completing the classic audiophile presentation.

    Photo of Side Three: METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Side 3 record label of Metallica Load 2LP Blackened Records edition listing Cure, Poor Twisted Me, Wasting My Hate, and Mama Said, with METALLICA logo and production credits

    Vinyl Record Label – Metallica Load (Side 3, 2015 Blackened Records Reissue)

    The label design for Side 3 of Metallica’s Load continues the consistent branding of the Blackened Records 2LP release. It features the prominent distressed METALLICA logo across the top, with LOAD centered below in bold chalk-style typography.

    Listed beneath are the four tracks on Side 3: Cure (4:54), Poor Twisted Me (4:00), Wasting My Hate (3:57), and Mama Said (5:19). Each track is credited to Hetfield and Ulrich, with Hammett also credited on “Wasting My Hate.”

    Production is again attributed to Bob Rock with Hetfield & Ulrich, and licensing/copyright information appears in fine print along the bottom edge. The background simulates the swirling grain of vinyl, reinforcing the analog, audiophile aesthetic of this high-fidelity pressing.

    Photo of Side Four: METALLICA - Load Gatefold 2LP 180GR LP Thrash Blackened Records
    Side 4 record label of Metallica Load 2LP Blackened Records edition listing Thorn Within, Ronnie, and The Outlaw Torn with bold METALLICA logo and vinyl texture background

    Vinyl Record Label – Metallica Load (Side 4, 2015 Blackened Records Reissue)

    The final label of this double LP displays Side 4 of Load, framed by the consistent design motif of the reissue series: a brushed dark texture simulating vinyl grooves, topped with the iconic METALLICA logo in weathered lettering and the bold LOAD title centered below.

    Featured are the last three tracks of the album: Thorn Within (5:51), Ronnie (5:17), and the extended closer The Outlaw Torn (9:52). Songwriting is attributed to Hetfield and Ulrich on all tracks, with Hammett also credited on the opening title.

    The label includes the Blackened Records logo, catalog number BLCKND011-1, and licensing/copyright details circling the bottom edge. This final disc side underscores the record’s weighty emotional and sonic conclusion, preserving fidelity and packaging integrity for audiophile collectors.

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    After diving deep into one of Metallica’s albums, this section pulls the camera back for the wide shot — the full vinyl legacy. Here you’ll find every Metallica release lined up in their fierce chronology, from the garage-born chaos of the early ’80s to the heavyweight pressings of later decades. Each record listed below links to its own detailed gallery, letting you trace the evolution of sound, artwork, and attitude that made Metallica unstoppable.

    METALLICA - And Justice For All
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    - ..And Justice For All (Blackened Records) - ..And Justice for All (1988, Netherlands)
    METALLICA - Creeping Death (Complete Set Coloured Vinyl Records)
    METALLICA - Creeping Death (Complete Set Coloured Vinyl Records) album front cover vinyl record

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    METALLICA - Death Magnetic
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    METALLICA - Hardwired to Self Destruct
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    Hardwired to Self Destruct 12" Vinyl LP
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    METALLICA - Jump in the Fire (Dutch and English Versions)
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    - Jump in the Fire (1983, England) - Jump in the Fire (1983, Holland)
    METALLICA - Jump in the Fire
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    Jump in the Fire 12" Shaped Picture Disc
    METALLICA - Kill 'Em All (International Pressings)
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    METALLICA - Live at the Playhouse Theatre
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    METALLICA - Load (European & USA Releases)
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    Metallica's "Load" is a sonic journey capturing the band's evolution. Released in 1996, the controversial album's vinyl edition enriches the listening experience, offering warmth and authenticity.

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    METALLICA - Master of Puppets (Two English Versions)
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    - Master of Puppets (1986, Netherlands)
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    METALLICA - Master of Puppets
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    METALLICA - Self-Titled The Black Album
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    METALLICA - Oberhausen Kopi Arena
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    METALLICA - Ride The Lightning (European Releases)
    Picture Of METALLICA - Ride The Lightning Blackened Records album front cover

    Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" 12" Vinyl LP is a collector's gem. This iconic album marked a turning point in metal history, blending thrash metal and intricate compositions.

    - Ride The Lightning (1984, England). - Ride the Lightning (Roadrunner, 1984, Holland) - Ride The Lightning (Vertigo, 1984, Netherlands) - Ride The Lightning (Blackened Records, 2006)
    METALLICA - S&M
    METALLICA - S&M album front cover vinyl record

    This is METALLICA's ninth album, recorded live with the San Francisco Symphony on April 21-22 of 1999. The set list contains songs from Ride the Lightning through ReLoad, as well as two new songs: "- Human" and "No Leaf Clover".

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    METALLICA - St. Anger
    METALLICA - St. Anger album front cover vinyl record

    St. Anger is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on 5 June 2003. The album was originally to be released on June 10, 2003, but because of fears of extended music piracy over filesharing network

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    METALLICA - Until It Sleeps Red Vinyl (1996)
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