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Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP
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Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP

4.8(53 ratings)

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Our take on the Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP

Master of Puppets is Metallica's 1986 third album, reissued here as a single black vinyl LP using the remastered audio. It is the band's last record with bassist Cliff Burton and the first metal album added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. The best new price is $25.94 at Best Buy as of November 8, 2026, with 7 stores selling it new.

Best forMetallica and thrash metal fansVinyl collectors filling a classic metal shelfGifts for rock listeners new to vinylListeners who want the remastered mix on wax
Pros
  • One of the most acclaimed metal albums, six-times Platinum in the US
  • Remastered audio cut to a single black LP
  • Includes Battery, Welcome Home (Sanitarium) and the title track
  • Widely available new, with 7 stores listing it
Cons
  • Single LP means the tracklist is split across two sides
  • No bonus tracks, demos or booklet beyond the standard sleeve
  • Not the 2017 deluxe box set or a 45 RPM pressing
  • Inner sleeve and jacket are basic, so expect some surface noise

Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP prices at every store

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    $25.94Observed at 9:56 AM
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    Availability unknownSold by farfa_34 (99.1% positive, 886 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

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    Availability unknownSold by rebelrecs (99.8% positive, 8,100 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

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Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP price history

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

What reviewers say

  • 4.8 / 553 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, buyers treat this as a solid, affordable copy of a landmark metal album. Complaints center on packaging and pressing quality rather than the music.

What people mention
  • SoundPraisedBuyers say the remaster sounds full and clear on a decent turntable.
  • ValuePraisedOwners call it a cheap way to own a classic metal album on vinyl.
  • PackagingCriticisedSome say the sleeve and inner bag feel basic for a landmark record.
  • Pressing qualityMixedMost copies arrive flat and clean, but a few buyers report warps or surface noise.

About the Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP

Vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered edition. Master of Puppets was originally released on March 3rd, 1986, on Elektra Records and went on to become the first Metallica album to be certified Platinum by the RIAA. The album has been certified six-times Platinum in the United States and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. In 2016, the album became the first metal album to be added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, an honor granted to works deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Recorded at the Sweet Silence Studios with producer Flemming Rasmussen, it was their third album overall. Master of Puppets was the band's last album to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident in Sweden during the album's promotional tour.

Specifications

color
BlackSource
Artist
MetallicaSource
Genre
RockSource

Questions and answers

Is this the remastered version?
Yes. This LP uses the digitally remastered audio, not the original 1986 mix.
How many records are in this set?
One black vinyl LP. The album is split across two sides.
Does it include bonus tracks or a download code?
No. It is the standard nine-track album with no extras listed.
Is this the last Metallica album with Cliff Burton?
Yes. Master of Puppets was Burton's final album with the band before his death in 1986.
When is it cheapest?
The best new price seen is $25.94 at Best Buy as of November 8, 2026. Vinyl prices move with sales, so check the price history before buying.
Where is the Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $25.94, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings.
Where can I buy the Metallica Master Of Puppets VINYL LP?
8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, eBay, Target, Urban Outfitters, Best Buy.

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