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Metallica Master of Puppets LP

Metallica Master of Puppets LP

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Our take on the Metallica Master of Puppets LP

Master of Puppets is Metallica's 1986 third album, remastered here and pressed as a single LP on Blackened Recordings. It holds eight tracks, including Battery, Disposable Heroes, Leper Messiah and the instrumental Orion. At $20.97 at Amazon as of November 8, 2026, it sits at the low end of what this pressing has sold for recently.

Best forThrash and heavy metal fans building a vinyl collectionNew listeners starting with Metallica's classic eraGifts for rock fansOwners of a turntable who want a loud, fast record
Pros
  • One of the most respected metal albums of the 1980s
  • Remastered audio from Blackened Recordings
  • Eight tracks, about 55 minutes of music
  • Strong song run from Battery through Orion
  • Widely available: 7 stores price it new
Cons
  • Single LP, so the original running order is split across two sides
  • No bonus tracks or extras on this edition
  • Not the 45 RPM two-disc version some collectors want
  • Heavy music that is not for every household

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Metallica Master of Puppets LP price history

Lowest price we've seen: $20.97 on Nov 8 at Target. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 8.

What reviewers say

Master of Puppets is widely treated as a landmark thrash metal record, and owners of this remaster generally find the sound full and clear. Complaints tend to be about pressing quality and packaging rather than the music itself.

What people mention
  • Sound qualityPraisedOwners say the remaster sounds clear and heavy, with good separation between guitars and drums.
  • Pressing qualityMixedSome buyers report warped or noisy copies, while others get clean pressings.
  • SongwritingPraisedReviewers single out the title track, Battery and Orion as career-high material.
  • PackagingCriticisedThe sleeve and inner are described as plain for a classic album.
  • ValuePraisedBuyers see it as an affordable way to own the album on vinyl.

Specifications

Genre
Rock, Metal
Subgenre
Heavy Metal
Format
Vinyl, LP
Publisher
Blackened Recordings
Language
English
Included Songs
Master of Puppets, Battery, Disposable Heroes, Leper Messiah, Orion
Song Count
8

Questions and answers

Is this the original 1986 mix or a remaster?
It is the remastered edition released on Blackened Recordings. The songs are the same, but the audio has been cleaned up and leveled.
How many songs are on the LP?
Eight: Battery, Master of Puppets, The Thing That Should Not Be, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Disposable Heroes, Leper Messiah, Damage, Inc. and Orion.
Is this a single LP or a 45 RPM double LP?
This listing is a single LP. The 45 RPM series versions spread the album over more discs and cost more.
What is a fair price for this record?
$20.97 at Amazon as of November 8, 2026 is a low price for a new copy. Seven stores list it new, so compare before buying.
Does it include a download code?
Blackened reissues vary by pressing. Check the listing details for a download card before you buy.
Where is the Metallica Master of Puppets LP cheapest?
At Amazon, for $20.97, 16% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Metallica Master of Puppets LP?
7 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Turntable Lab, Metallica, Warner Music Store, Best Buy.

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Lyricist
James Hetfield
Edition
Remastered Edition
Series
Metallica 45 RPM Series
Theme
War, Politics, Psychiatric issues
Decade
1980s
Performance Group Theme
Metallica
Audio Highlights
Remastered