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Metallica – Load

2025 · US · Blackened · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Remastered, Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Picture Disc Reissue Remastered, Vinyl LP Album, CD Album Reissue Remastered, CD, DVD, Box Set Deluxe Edition Limited Edition Numbered

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Runout — side A
FRP 43564.1 (3)... BLCKND-011R-1A 2X12“ CB
Runout — side B
FRP 43564.2 (3)... BLCKND-011R-1B Made On The Metallipress CB
Runout — side C
FRP 43564.3 (3)... BLCKND-011R-1C Mama Said … Let’s Remaster ! CB
Runout — side D
FRP 43564.4 (3)... BLCKND-011R-1D The Outlaw Untorn + Unedited CB
Runout — side E
10-104885 / BLCKND056-1-A 280858H1/B
Runout — side F
10-104885 / BLCKND056-1-B 280858H2/B
Runout — side G
FRP 43733.1 (3)... BLCKND-057-1A Loadapalooza CB
Runout — side H
FRP 43733.2 (3)... BLCKND-057-1B Made On The Metallipress CB
Matrix / runout
FRP 43733.3 (3)... BLCKND-057-1C Loadapalooza CB
FRP 43733.4 (3)... BLCKND-057-1D Made On The Metallipress CB
FRP 43733.5 (3)... BLCKND-057-1E Loadapalooza CB
FRP 43733.6 (3)... BLCKND-057-1F Made On The Metallipress CB
Barcode
810083962757
Remastered At
Lurssen Mastering
Lacquer Cut At
Bernie Grundman Mastering
Pressed By
Furnace Record Pressing
Plated At
Record Technology Incorporated
Manufactured By
Precision Record Pressing
Plated At
GZ Media
Recorded At
The Plant Studios
Recorded At
Saskatchewan Place
Recorded At
Slim's
Recorded At
Donington Park

Specifications

Artist
Metallica
Genre
Rock
Style
Alternative Rock, Hard Rock
Year
2025
Label
Blackened
Catalog number
BLCKND011RD-1
Country
US
Barcode
810083962757

Tracklist

  1. LP 1 & 2: Load - Remastered On 180 Gram Vinyl
  2. A1Ain't My Bitch (Remastered)
  3. A22 X 4 (Remastered)
  4. A3The House Jack Built (Remastered)
  5. A4Until It Sleeps (Remastered)
  6. B1King Nothing (Remastered)
  7. B2Hero Of The Day (Remastered)
  8. B3Bleeding Me (Remastered)
  9. C1Cure (Remastered)
  10. C2Poor Twisted Me (Remastered)
  11. C3Wasting My Hate (Remastered)
  12. C4Mama Said (Remastered)
  13. D1Thorn Within (Remastered)
  14. D2Ronnie (Remastered)
  15. D3The Outlaw Torn (Remastered)
  16. LP 3: Mama Said - Picture Disc
  17. EMama Said
  18. FAin't My Bitch (Live)
  19. LP 4 - 6: Loadapalooza '96
  20. G1Intro Jam (Live)
  21. G2So What? (Live)
  22. G3Creeping Death (Live)
  23. G4Sad But True (Live)
  24. H1Ain't My Bitch (Live)
  25. H2Whiplash (Live)
  26. H3Fade To Black (Live)
  27. I1King Nothing (Live)
  28. I2One (Live)
  29. J1Until It Sleeps (Live)
  30. J2For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live)
  31. J3Wherever I May Roam (Live)
  32. K1Nothing Else Matters (Live)
  33. K2Enter Sandman (Live)
  34. L1Encore Jam (Live)
  35. L2Last Caress (Live)
  36. L3Master Of Puppets (Live)
  37. L4Overkill (Live)
  38. CD 1: Load (Remastered)
  39. CD1-1Ain't My Bitch (Remastered)
  40. CD1-22 x 4 (Remastered)
  41. CD1-3The House Jack Built (Remastered)
  42. CD1-4Until It Sleeps (Remastered)
  43. CD1-5King Nothing (Remastered)
  44. CD1-6Hero Of The Day (Remastered)
  45. CD1-7Bleeding Me (Remastered)
  46. CD1-8Cure (Remastered)
  47. CD1-9Poor Twisted Me (Remastered)
  48. CD1-10Wasting My Hate (Remastered)
  49. CD1-11Mama Said (Remastered)
  50. CD1-12Thorn Within (Remastered)
  51. CD1-13Ronnie (Remastered)
  52. CD1-14The Outlaw Torn (Remastered)
  53. CD 2 - 6: Shadowcast
  54. CD2-1Riff Tape Intro
  55. CD2-2Bitch ("Ain't My Bitch" Riff)
  56. CD2-32 x 4 (Riff)
  57. CD2-42 x 4 (Riff II)
  58. CD2-5Jack ("The House Jack Built" Riff)
  59. CD2-6Jack ("The House Jack Built" Riff II)
  60. CD2-7Load ("King Nothing" Riff)
  61. CD2-8Mouldy ("Hero Of The Day" Riff)
  62. CD2-9Boss ("Bleeding Me" Riff)
  63. CD2-10Boss ("Bleeding Me" Riff II)
  64. CD2-11Believe ("Cure" Riff)
  65. CD2-12Believe ("Cure" Riff II)
  66. CD2-13Believe ("Cure" Riff III)
  67. CD2-14Streamline ("Wasting My Hate" Riff)
  68. CD2-15Streamline ("Wasting My Hate" Riff II)
  69. CD2-16NC-17 ("Thorn Within" Riff)
  70. CD2-17NC-17 ("Thorn Within" Riff II)
  71. CD2-18Ronnie (Jam)
  72. CD2-19Outlaw ("The Outlaw Torn" Riff)
  73. CD2-20Streamline ("Wasting My Hate" Demo)
  74. CD2-21Load ("King Nothing" Demo)
  75. CD2-222 x 4 (Demo)
  76. CD2-23Mouldy ("Hero Of The Day" Demo)
  77. CD2-24NC-17 ("Thorn Within" Demo)
  78. CD2-25Jack ("The House Jack Built" Demo)
  79. CD2-26Believe ("Cure" Demo)
  80. CD2-27Dusty ("Poor Twisted Me" Demo)
  81. CD2-28Ronnie (Demo)
  82. CD2-29Outlaw ("The Outlaw Torn" Demo)
  83. CD3-1Bitch ("Ain't My Bitch" Demo)
  84. CD3-2Boss ("Bleeding Me" Demo)
  85. CD3-3Mama ("Mama Said" Demo)
  86. CD3-4Boss ("Bleeding Me" Vocal Idea)
  87. CD3-5Thorn Within (Guilty) ("Thorn Within" Vocal Idea)
  88. CD3-6Egypt ("The House Jack Built" Vocal Idea)
  89. CD3-7Mama ("Mama Said" Vocal Idea)
  90. CD3-8The Blue And The Gray (And The Red) ("Ronnie" Vocal Idea)
  91. CD3-9Poor Twizted Me ("Poor Twisted Me" Vocal Idea)
  92. CD3-10F.O.B.D. ("Until It Sleeps" Vocal Idea)
  93. CD3-11Bitch ("Ain't My Bitch" Take 15)
  94. CD3-12Streamline ("Wasting My Hate" Take 5)
  95. CD4-12 x 4 (Take 16)
  96. CD4-2NC-17 ("Thorn Within" Take 18)
  97. CD4-3Believe ("Cure" Take 14)
  98. CD4-4Load ("King Nothing" Take 16)
  99. CD4-5Jack ("The House Jack Built" Take 16)
  100. CD4-6Dusty ("Poor Twisted Me" Take 12)
  101. CD4-7Ronny ("Ronnie" Take 16)
  102. CD4-8Boss ("Bleeding Me" Take 9)
  103. CD4-9Mouldy ("Hero Of The Day" Take 16)
  104. CD4-10Outlaw ("The Outlaw Torn" Take 12)
  105. CD4-11Mama ("Mama Said" Take 15)
  106. CD4-12F.O.B.D. ("Until It Sleeps" Take 7)
  107. CD4-13Mama ("Mama Said" New Arrangement Take 7)
  108. CD5-1Streamline ("Wasting My Hate" Original Arrangement Rough Mix)
  109. CD5-2Jack ("The House Jack Built" Original Arrangement Rough Mix)
  110. CD5-3Bitch ("Ain't My Bitch" Original Arrangement Rough Mix)
  111. CD5-42 x 4 (Original Arrangement Rough Mix)
  112. CD5-5Load ("King Nothing" Original Arrangement Rough Mix)
  113. CD5-6Believe ("Cure" Original Arrangement Rough Mix)
  114. CD5-72 x 4 (Re-Edit Version 1 Rough Mix)
  115. CD5-8Dusty ("Poor Twisted Me" Vocal Comp Rough Mix)
  116. CD5-9NC-17 ("Thorn Within" Scratch Vocal Rough Mix)
  117. CD5-10Jack ("The House Jack Built" Re-Edit Version 1 Rough Mix)
  118. CD5-11Streamline ("Wasting My Hate" Edit Version 1 Rough Mix)
  119. CD5-12Mouldy ("Hero Of The Day" Scratch Vocal Rough Mix)
  120. CD5-13F.O.B.D. ("Until It Sleeps" Rough Chorus Vocal Idea Mix)
  121. CD5-14Believe ("Cure" Kirk Solo Comp 1 Rough Mix)
  122. CD6-1Load ("King Nothing" Kirk Solo Comp 2 Rough Mix)
  123. CD6-2Bitch ("Ain't My Bitch" Original Ending Alternate Mix)
  124. CD6-3Mouldy ("Hero Of The Day" Instrumental Mix)
  125. CD6-4Boss ("Bleeding Me" Lead Vocal Comp Rough Mix)
  126. CD6-5Mama ("Mama Said" Acoustics Only Alternate Mix)
  127. CD6-6Ronnie (Instrumental Rough Mix)
  128. CD6-7Streamline ("Wasting My Hate" Fraze Slam Mix)
  129. CD6-8Mama ("Mama Said" No Band Alternate Mix)
  130. CD6-9Load ("King Nothing" Lead Vocal Comp Rough Mix)
  131. CD6-10Ronnie (Vocal Comp Rough Mix)
  132. CD6-11Jack ("The House Jack Built" More Fx Alternate Mix)
  133. CD6-12Outlaw ("The Outlaw Torn" Outlaw Of Torn Vocal Tag Alternate Mix)
  134. CD 7: B-Sides & Rarities
  135. The Whole Motörhead-ache Mess
  136. CD7-1Overkill
  137. CD7-2Damage Case
  138. CD7-3Stone Dead Forever
  139. CD7-4Too Late Too Late
  140. CD7-5The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
  141. CD7-6(We Are) The Road Crew/Overkill (Reprise)
  142. Alternate Edits
  143. CD7-7Mama Said (Radio Edit)
  144. CD7-8The Outlaw Torn (No More Manufacturing Limits!)
  145. The Remixes That Should Not Be
  146. CD7-9Until It Sleeps (Herman Melville Mix)
  147. CD7-10Hero Of The Day (Outta B-Sides Mix)
  148. CD7-11King Nothing (Tepid Mix)
  149. CD7-12Hero Of The Day (Unreleased Aux Mix)
  150. Misc. Shit
  151. CD7-13Mama Said (Live On Later…With Jools Holland)
  152. CD 8 & 9: Escape From The Studio '95
  153. CD8-1The Ecstasy Of Gold
  154. CD8-2Breadfan (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  155. CD8-3Master Of Puppets (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  156. CD8-4Wherever I May Roam (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  157. CD8-5The God That Failed (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  158. CD8-6Fade To Black (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  159. CD8-72 X 4 (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  160. CD8-8Kill/Ride Medley (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  161. CD8-9Bass Doodle (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  162. CD8-10For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  163. CD8-11Devil's Dance (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  164. CD8-12Donington Jam (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  165. CD8-13Creeping Death (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  166. CD9-1Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  167. CD9-2Harvester Of Sorrow (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  168. CD9-3Guitar Solo (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  169. CD9-4Nothing Else Matters (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  170. CD9-5Sad But True (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  171. CD9-6One (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  172. CD9-7Last Caress (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  173. CD9-8Seek & Destroy (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  174. CD9-9Enter Sandman (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  175. CD9-10So What (Live At Donington Park, Castle Donington, England - August 26th, 1995)
  176. CD9-112 X 4 (Live At Astoria 2, London, England - August 23rd, 1995)
  177. CD9-12Devil's Dance (Live At Astoria 2, London, England - August 23rd, 1995)
  178. CD 10 & 11: Club Shows & Rehearsals
  179. CD10-1Intro Jam (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  180. CD10-2So What (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  181. CD10-3Creeping Death (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  182. CD10-4Sad But True (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  183. CD10-5Ain't My Bitch (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  184. CD10-6Whiplash (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  185. CD10-7Fade to Black (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  186. CD10-8King Nothing (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  187. CD10-9One (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  188. CD10-10Until It Sleeps (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  189. CD10-11For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live at Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  190. CD10-12Wherever I May Roam (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  191. CD11-1Nothing Else Matters (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  192. CD11-2Enter Sandman (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  193. CD11-3Encore Jam (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  194. CD11-4Last Caress (w/ Jim Martin) (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  195. CD11-5Master Of Puppets (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  196. CD11-6Overkill (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, CA - June 10th, 1996)
  197. CD11-7Motorbreath (Live At Slim's, San Francisco, Ca - June 10th, 1996)
  198. Poor Rehearsing Me (August '96)
  199. CD11-8Wasting My Hate (Hun Sound Rehearsal)
  200. CD11-9The House Jack Built (Hun Sound Rehearsal)
  201. WMMS Coffee Break Concert
  202. CD11-10Last Caress (Live At 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert)
  203. CD11-11King Nothing (Live At 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert)
  204. CD11-12Devil's Dance (Live At 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert)
  205. CD11-13Wasting My Hate (Live At 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert)
  206. CD11-14Hero Of The Day (Live At 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert)
  207. CD11-15Whiplash (Live At 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert)
  208. CD11-16Motorbreath (Live At 100.7 WMMS Coffee Break Concert)
  209. CD 12 & 13: Poor Norwegian Me '96
  210. CD12-1Intro Jam (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  211. CD12-2So What (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  212. CD12-3Creeping Death (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  213. CD12-4Sad But True (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  214. CD12-5Ain't My Bitch (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  215. CD12-6Whiplash (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  216. CD12-7Bleeding Me (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  217. CD12-8King Nothing (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  218. CD12-9One (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  219. CD12-10Wasting My Hate (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  220. CD12-11Bass/Guitar Doodle (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  221. CD12-12Nothing Else Matters (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  222. CD12-13Until It Sleeps (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  223. CD12-14For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  224. CD13-1Wherever I May Roam (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  225. CD13-2Fade To Black (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  226. CD13-3Seek & Destroy/Fight Fire With Fire (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  227. CD13-4Encore Jam (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  228. CD13-5Last Caress (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  229. CD13-6Master Of Puppets (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  230. CD13-7Enter Sandman (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  231. CD13-8Encore Jam #2 (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  232. CD13-9Am I Evil? (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  233. CD13-10Motorbreath (Live At Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway - November 23rd, 1996)
  234. CD13-11Bleeding Me (Birmingham, England Rehearsal)
  235. CD13-12Until It Sleeps (Birmingham, England Rehearsal)
  236. CD13-13The House Jack Built (Birmingham, England Rehearsal)
  237. CD 14 & 15: Poor Touring Me '96 - '97
  238. CD14-1Intro Jam (Live At Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, IL - February 9th, 1997)
  239. CD14-2So What (Live At Forum København, Copenhagen, Denmark - November 26th, 1996)
  240. CD14-3Creeping Death (Live At Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, CA - December 20th, 1996)
  241. CD14-4Sad But True (Live At Palazzo Dello Sport, Rome, Italy - September 26th, 1996)
  242. CD14-5Ain't My Bitch (Live At McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, CO - January 24th, 1997)
  243. CD14-6Hero Of The Day (Live At Miami Arena, Miami, FL - April 19th, 1997)
  244. CD14-7Whiplash (Live At Point Theatre, Dublin, Ireland - October 9th, 1996)
  245. CD14-8Bleeding Me (Live At Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany, October 21st, 1996)
  246. CD14-9King Nothing (Live At Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, PA - March 26th, 1997)
  247. CD14-10One (Live At Saskatchewan Place, Saskatoon, SK, Canada - May 26th, 1997)
  248. CD14-112 x 4 (Live At Sportovni Hala, Prague, Czech Republic - September 9th, 1996)
  249. CD14-12Wasting My Hate (Live At Velódromo De Anoeta, San Sebastian, Spain - September 18th, 1996)
  250. CD14-13Devil's Dance (Live At Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - March 10th ,1997)
  251. CD15-1Bass/Guitar Doodle (Live At Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico - January 8th, 1997)
  252. CD15-2Nothing Else Matters (Live At Estádio Do Restelo In Lisbon, Portugal On September 20th, 1996)
  253. CD15-3Until It Sleeps (Live At Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nv - January 10th, 1997)
  254. CD15-4For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live At Prins Van Oranjehal, Utrecht, Netherlands - November 12th, 1996)
  255. CD15-5Wherever I May Roam (Live At Spokane Arena, Spokane, Wa - May 16th, 1997)
  256. CD15-6Fade To Black (Live At Centre Molson, Montreal, Qc, Canada - March 28th, 1997)
  257. CD15-7Kill/Ride Medley (Live At Spodek, Katowice, Poland, September 8th, 1996)
  258. CD15-8Encore Jam (Live At Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Oh - April 16th, 1997)
  259. CD15-9The Shortest Straw (Live At Flanders Expo, Ghent, Belgium - September 14th, 1996)
  260. CD15-10Master Of Puppets (Live At Barrowland, Glasgow, Scotland - October 10th, 1996)
  261. CD15-11Enter Sandman (Live At The Omni, Atlanta, Ga - April 22nd, 1997)
  262. CD15-12Encore Jam #2 (Live At Le Dome, Marseille, France - October 2nd, 1996)
  263. CD15-13Fuel (Live At Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, Il - February 9th, 1997)
  264. CD15-14Breadfan (Live At Seidenstickerhalle, Bielefeld, Germany - November 11th, 1996)
  265. CD15-15Overkill (Live At Earls Court, London, Uk - October 12th, 1996)
  266. DVD 1: Studio Shit + U.K. Shenanigans
  267. Studio Shit: November 1995
  268. DVD1-1Rehearsals At The Plant Pt. 1
  269. DVD1-2Writing In Lars' Dungeon Pt. 1
  270. A Week And A Half In The Life Of Metallica Pt. 1
  271. DVD1-3A Week And A Half In The Life Of Metallica: Pt. 1 - London
  272. DVD1-4Soundcheck (Live In London, England)
  273. DVD1-52 X 4 (Live In London, England)
  274. DVD1-6Devil's Dance (Live In London, England)
  275. A Week And A Half In The Life Of Metallica Pt. 2
  276. DVD1-7A Week And A Half In The Life Of Metallica: Pt. 2 - Castle Donington
  277. DVD1-82 X 4 (Live In Castle Donington, England)
  278. DVD1-9Kill/Ride Medley (Live In Castle Donington, England)
  279. DVD1-10Devil's Dance (Live In Castle Donington, England)
  280. DVD 2: Polar Beach Party
  281. DVD2-1Soundcheck
  282. DVD2-2Backstage
  283. DVD2-3The Ecstasy Of Gold (Live)
  284. DVD2-4Creeping Death (Live)
  285. DVD2-5Master Of Puppets (Live)
  286. DVD2-6Wherever I May Roam (Live)
  287. DVD2-7Harvester Of Sorrow (Live)
  288. DVD2-8Fade To Black (Live)
  289. DVD2-92 x 4 (Live)
  290. DVD2-10Bass Doodle (Live)
  291. DVD2-11For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live)
  292. DVD2-12Devil's Dance (Live)
  293. DVD2-13Seek & Destroy (Live)
  294. DVD2-14Guitar Doodle (Live)
  295. DVD2-15Nothing Else Matters (Live)
  296. DVD2-16Sad But True (Live)
  297. DVD2-17One (Live)
  298. DVD2-18Enter Sandman (Live)
  299. DVD2-19So What (Live)
  300. A Week And A Half In The Life Of Metallica: Pt. 3
  301. DVD2-10A Week And A Half In The Life Of Metallica: Pt. 3 - Tuk
  302. DVD 3: Poor Swedish Me '96
  303. DVD3-1Intro Jam (Live)
  304. DVD3-2Last Caress (Live)
  305. DVD3-3Creeping Death (Live)
  306. DVD3-4Sad But True (Live)
  307. DVD3-5Ain't My Bitch (Live)
  308. DVD3-6Whiplash (Live)
  309. DVD3-7Bleeding Me (Live)
  310. DVD3-8King Nothing (Live)
  311. DVD3-9One (Live)
  312. DVD3-10Devil's Dance (Live)
  313. DVD3-11Bass/Guitar Doodle (Live)
  314. DVD3-12Nothing Else Matters (Live)
  315. DVD3-13Until It Sleeps (Live)
  316. DVD3-14For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live)
  317. DVD3-15Wherever I May Roam (Live)
  318. DVD3-16Fade To Black (Live)
  319. DVD3-17Kill/Ride Medley (Live)
  320. DVD3-18Encore Jam (Live)
  321. DVD3-19So What (Live)
  322. DVD3-20Master Of Puppets (Live)
  323. DVD3-21Enter Sandman (Live)
  324. DVD3-22Encore Jam #2 (Live)
  325. DVD3-23Breadfan (Live)
  326. DVD3-24Overkill (Live)
  327. DVD 4: On The Air: Music Videos + TV Appearances
  328. Music Videos
  329. DVD4-1Until It Sleeps (Official Music Video)
  330. DVD4-2Hero Of The Day (Director's Cut)
  331. DVD4-3Mama Said (Official Music Video)
  332. DVD4-4King Nothing (Official Music Video)
  333. DVD4-5Hero Of The Day (U.S. Version)
  334. DVD4-6Hero Of The Day (U.K. Version)
  335. DVD4-7Hero Of The Day (Cowboy Footage)
  336. MTV Motherload (U.S. Version)
  337. DVD4-8MTV Motherload (U.S. Version)
  338. DVD4-9MTV Motherload (Euro Version)
  339. TV Appearances
  340. DVD4-10Until It Sleeps (Live On The MTV Video Music Awards)
  341. DVD4-11Hero Of The Day (Live On Top Of The Pops)
  342. DVD4-12Wasting My Hate (Live On Later…With Jools Holland)
  343. DVD4-13Mama Said (Live On Later…With Jools Holland)
  344. DVD4-14King Nothing (Live On Later…With Jools Holland)
  345. DVD4-15Last Caress/So What (Live On The MTV Europe Music Awards)
  346. DVD4-16Mama Said (Live On Sverige-Sovjet)
  347. DVD4-17King Nothing (Live On The American Music Awards)
Remastered By
Reuben Cohen

About this record

This 2025 Blackened reissue of Load arrives as a numbered limited edition box set pressed across multiple plants—Furnace Record Pressing and Precision Record Pressing both appear in the dead-wax matrix strings (FRP 43564.1 through FRP 43564.4), each inscribed with plant-specific notes like 'Made On The Metallipress' and 'Mama Said … Let's Remaster !'. The set contains 301 total tracks, 245 of them unreleased, spanning five vinyl LPs (including the album remastered on 180-gram vinyl), a 45 RPM picture disc of 'Mama Said', 15 CDs, and four DVDs—a departure from the original 1996 Elektra CD release (catalogue 61923-2) that introduced Load to the market nearly three decades ago.

What drives its value

Condition drives the entire price curve on this numbered pressing. A Mint copy commands 303.06 USD, while VG+ drops to 207.36 USD and VG falls to 143.55 USD—a steep slide that reflects collector demand for unplayed, sealed examples of a limited edition.

The lowest asking price across 15 active listings sits at 167.19 USD, positioning most sales in the VG+ to NM range. Community data shows 1338 collectors own a copy against 182 who want one, a ratio that suggests the 20,000-unit limit has saturated the market somewhat, yet the 4.85-star rating from 96 reviews confirms strong perceived value among those who hold it.

As a reissue featuring 245 unreleased tracks and 180-gram vinyl, it commands premium over the original 1996 release but trades below true first-pressing scarcity.

How to appraise this pressing

Verify this pressing by the Blackened catalogue number BLCKND011RD-1 and the barcode. The dead-wax runouts are the fingerprint: look for matrix codes beginning FRP 43564 followed by plant designations (BLCKND-011R-1A through 1D) and pressing-plant identifiers such as 'Made On The Metallipress' or 'Mama Said … Let's Remaster !'.

The 180-gram double LP remaster and the 45 RPM picture disc of 'Mama Said' are physical markers; the picture disc itself is a single, not part of the main album. Grade by vinyl surface (the 180g stock resists light scratching better than standard pressings), jacket condition (the box set includes a 128-page hardcover book, poster, and laminates—all subject to storage wear), and seal integrity if unopened.

The numbered limitation to 20,000 copies means serial verification on the box exterior is essential for authenticity.

Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.

Listen

Hear the album before you buy.

Metallica: Ain't My Bitch (Lyric Video)
Metallica: 2 x 4 (Lyric Video)
Metallica: The House Jack Built (Lyric Video)
Metallica: Until It Sleeps (Official Music Video)
Metallica: King Nothing (Official Music Video)
Metallica: Hero of the Day (Official Music Video)

Official videos via YouTube.

Release notes

''Load'' (Remastered) [Box Set - 5LP, "Mama Said" Picture Disc, 15CD, 4DVD, Laminates, Poster + Download]. With 301 total tracks (245 unreleased) and weighing in at over ten pounds, the limited edition deluxe numbered box set of ''Load'' (Remastered) includes the album remastered on 180-gram double LP and CD, ''Mama Said'' picture disc, three live LPs, 15 CDs and four DVDs featuring unreleased content (live shows, rough mixes, demos, etc), MP3 download card of all audio, two tour laminates, a Lollapalooza poster, a Pushead patch, a Rolling Stone print, guitar/bass picks, a pack of 14 Rorschach test cards, lyric folder and sheets, and a 128-page hardcover book with never-before-seen photos + stories from those who were there. Limited to 20,000 numbered copies.

Features: Numbered, Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set 301 Total Tracks (245 Unreleased) Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering Original Album Remastered on 180g Double LP & CD First-Time Original Extended Version of "The Outlaw Torn" "Mama Said" 45rpm 7" Vinyl Picture Disc Single Loadapalooza '96 on 3LP 15CDs 4DVDs 2 Tour Laminates 128-Page Hardcover Book with Never-Before-Seen Photos & Stories from Those Who Were There Limited-Time MP3 Download Card of All Audio AND MORE!!! Metallica Load (Deluxe) Numbered Limited Edition 180g 5LP, 45rpm 7" Vinyl (Picture Disc), 15CD, 4DVD & Book Box Set

Notes sourced from the Discogs database.

Other pressings of this release

Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.

Year
Country
Label
Cat #
Format
1996
US
Elektra
61923-2
CD, Album, Stereo
2025
US
Blackened
BLCKND011RD-1
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissuethis pressing

Frequently asked

What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?

According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 207.36 USD. This estimate reflects the mid-range of the market; actual sales depend on the completeness of the box set contents and whether all inserts and media remain factory-sealed.

How much more is a Mint copy than a VG copy?

A Mint pressing is listed at 303.06 USD and a VG at 143.55 USD. The difference underscores why sealed, unplayed examples command premium on limited-edition box sets—once opened, even careful handling introduces the risk of media scratches and box wear.

How many copies are for sale right now?

15 copies are currently listed for sale across the market, with the lowest asking price at 167.19 USD. This relatively tight supply suggests active collector interest despite the 20,000-unit production run.

What makes the pressing plant detail important on this release?

The matrix runouts identify both Furnace Record Pressing and Precision Record Pressing as manufacturers. Each plant's work is documented in the dead-wax inscription (e.g., 'Made On The Metallipress'), allowing buyers to trace which physical pressing they own and compare sound quality or pressing quality between plants.

How does this 2025 reissue differ from the original 1996 Load?

The 1996 original was released on Elektra (catalogue 61923-2) as a CD. This 2025 Blackened edition is a multi-format box set remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering, featuring 301 tracks (245 unreleased), 180-gram vinyl, and extensive archival media. It is a reissue, not a remaster of the original pressing itself.

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