Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of METALLICA’s (Self-Titled) 1991 masterpiece (commonly known as The Black Album) with the definitive, limited-edition Deluxe Box Set.
 
Remastered on 180-gram vinyl and packed with an expansive collection of unreleased content, this strictly numbered collection offers an unprecedented deep dive into one of the highest-selling heavy metal records in history.
 
Featuring over 24 hours of audio and video content, this box set traces the entire lifecycle of the album—from raw acoustic riff tapes and studio demos to rough mixes, pre-production rehearsals, and landmark live performances from the legendary "Wherever We May Roam" tour.
 
Box Set Contents & Highlights
 
Vinyl (6 LPs)
 
Remastered Studio Album: 180g 2-LP set cut at 45 RPM for maximum audio fidelity
 
"Sad But True" Picture Disc: Special 12" 45 RPM picture disc
 
"Live at Wembley Stadium" (London, 1992): 12" EP featuring live performances from the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
 
"Live at Tushino Airfield" (Moscow, 1991): 2-LP set capturing METALLICA’s iconic, massive performance in front of over 1.6 million fans
 
Compact Discs (14 CDs)
 
CD 1: Metallica (Remastered Studio Album)
 
CDs 2–3: The David Fricke & Steffan Chirazi Interview Tapes
 
CDs 4–5: Riffs & Demos (Discs 1 & 2) — early acoustic ideas, writing-in-progress recordings, and full album demos
 
CD 6: Pre-Production Rehearsals & Radio Edits
 
CDs 7–8: Rough & Alternate Mixes (Discs 1 & 2) — early mix takes and B-sides including "So What" and "Killing Time"
 
CDs 9–14: Live Concert Recordings — complete live sets from Sacramento, CA; Iowa; London, England; Gentofte, Denmark; Nuremberg, Germany; and Tucson, AZ
 
Video Content (6 DVDs)
 
DVD 1: The Making of "Metallica" Documentary, Music Videos, and EPK footage
 
DVD 2: Rehearsals & Press Conference footage
 
DVD 3: Live at Gentofte Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark (1991)
 
DVD 4: Live at Frankenhalle, Nuremberg, Germany (1992)
 
DVD 5: Live at Festivalpark, Werchter, Belgium (1993)
 
DVD 6: Live at Music Hall, Minneapolis, MN (1991) & Wherever We May Roam Tour Footage
 
Exclusive Memorabilia & Collector Items:
 
Hardcover Book: 120-page deluxe book filled with never-before-seen photos, band notes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the era
 
Tour Laminates: 3 custom laminate passes
 
Lanyard: Official Wherever We May Roam tour lanyard
 
Guitar Picks: 3 commemorative Metallica guitar picks
 
Lyric Folder & Sheets: Folder containing original lyric sheets
 
Item Details
Catalog Number: BLCKND008RD-1
Barcode: 843930062829
Release Date: September 10, 2021
 
**NOTE because of the size and weight of this BOX SET - it is NOT eligible for free shipping with our $140 FREE CANADIAN SHIPPING PROMOTION**