Master of Puppets

~ Recording by Metallica

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • US1986-03-03
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60439-1
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • US1986-03-03
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60439-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • GB1986-04-11
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:31MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1986-05-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)28AP 3169
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • CA1986-06-01
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)CD 60439
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)60439-2, 9 60439-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1986-08-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)32DP 448
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • -1986
Music for NationsMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Roadrunner RecordsRR 9717
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for Nations2320
1.2Master of Puppets8:31MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 60 DM
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCDMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1988-09-30
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25DP 5234
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ with sticker)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • GB1989-01-11
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Sound-PolSPB CD 026
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838-141-1
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets?:??MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-4
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60439-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2, 838 141-2 (24)
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
PolyGram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Popron Music, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)50 107 2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Teal Trutone MusicSTARCD 5921
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (1993 Australasian Tour Gold Edition)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:36MetallicaMaster of Puppets (1995 remaster)MetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60439-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of Puppets (DCC Compact Classics)MetallicaAlbum
  • US1999-07-13
DCC Compact ClassicsGZS-1133
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
DCC Compact Classics, Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)GZS-1133
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2003-11-06
Sony Music Japan International Inc. (do not use as a label, see the annotation)SICP 477
6.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaLimited‐Edition Vinyl Box SetMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-11-23
Rhino (reissue label)R1 76156
1.2Master of Puppets8:36MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • CA2006-07-25
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2006-08-09
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICR-1054
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
ЗАО «Юниверсал Мьюзик»838 141-9
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of Puppets (45 RPM series)MetallicaAlbum
  • GB2008-07-14
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)0600753101162
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)470844-1
3.2Master of Puppets8:36MetallicaThe Metallica CollectionMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2009-04-25
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2009-06-24
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-91453
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2010-09-22
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-94664
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2011-11-02
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-20224
1.2Master of Puppets8:36MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602547242952, BLCKND005-1
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Metallica store / Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered deluxe version)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-DIGITAL
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (deluxe box set)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-1
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
1.2Master of Puppets (remastered)8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (deluxe box set)MetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XE2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • XE2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602557382594, BLCKND005R-1
4.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (deluxe box set)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-1
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017
  • -2020-03-20
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2018-04-13
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICR-1139
1.20Master of Puppets8:34MetallicaStranger Things: Soundtrack From the Netflix Series, Season 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2021-09-09
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)19658700142
1.20Master of Puppets8:34MetallicaStranger Things: Soundtrack From the Netflix Series, Season 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2022-07-03
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)G0100048463976
1.20Master of Puppets8:34MetallicaStranger Things: Soundtrack From the Netflix Series, Season 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2022-07-03
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Netflix19658700142
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (limited edition, reissue, remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • JP2023-04-14
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICY-80302
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 :· ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Made in France by PRS)MetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ without sticker printed in France)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ without sticker printed in England)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ clear outer ring)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 MASTERED BY NIMBUS)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 ::: ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCDMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ and mould hub MPO FRANCE 02 COMPACT DISC)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of Puppets (PDO Germany reissue)MetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)60439-2, 9 60439-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602567048305, BLCKND005R-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Reissue, Repress, Made in Germany by EDC)MetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
Promotion
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)60439-1
1.1Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMandatory MetallicaMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)PR 8020-2
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMandatory MetallicaMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)PR 8071-2
1.7Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMandatory 2MetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)MMCJ-2
1.7Master of Puppets8:34MetallicaMandatory MetallicaMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)PRCD9927-2
2.4Master of Puppets8:34MetallicaSaint Anger PromoMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)SACDP1
1.6Master of Puppets8:34MetallicaPast MagneticMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)PASTMAGCJ1
Bootleg
1.5Master of Puppets8:36MetallicaHeavy BestMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
CDP183
1.1Master of Puppets8:33MetallicaMasters of MetalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MBM Records (Russian bootleg label)S-652145
1.3Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaVery Best ’98MetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998
1.9Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaBest Collection (The Best)MetallicaAlbum + Compilation
1.3Master of Puppets8:35Metallica40 Greatest Metal SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of Puppets (unofficial)MetallicaAlbum
  • -2007
1.5Master of Puppets8:37MetallicaBest of the Best… 1983–2003MetallicaAlbum + Compilation
2.1Master of Puppets8:30MetallicaGreatest Hits Part IMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark20354-1/2
2.1Master of Puppets8:30MetallicaGreatest Hits Part I & Part IIMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark
1.3Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaThe Greatest HitsMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • -2011-01-04
1.8Master of Puppets8:35Metallica17 Years in the Life of MetallicaMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
1.9Master of Puppets8:35MetallicaFranticnessMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
1.2Master of Puppets8:38MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Invisible Halahup, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)[none]
1.27Master of Puppets8:36MetallicaTapes Suck 2: The RevengeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

engineer:Flemming Rasmussen
producer:Metallica
Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:Mark Wilczak
mixer:Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986)
Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
sampled by:FaFaFa by Die Ärzte
I’m the Man by Anthrax (US thrash metal band)
I’m the Man (censored radio version) by Anthrax (US thrash metal band)
I’m the Man (Def uncensored version) by Anthrax (US thrash metal band)
Master Song by Record Club (2009 Beck collaborative project)
mash-ups:20th Century Master (20th Century Fox Intro vs. Metallica) by Filip Čihák (mash-up artist)
Master of Covers (Miku Sawai vs. Metallica) by turdl3 (SiIvaGunner contributor)
Mighty Morphin Master of Puppets (Ron Wasserman vs. Metallica) by YITT (mashup artist)
part of:Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 2) (order: 2)
Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 96) (order: 96)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 256) (order: 256)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/2MuWTIM3b0YEAskbeeFE1i [info]
recording of:Master of Puppets (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)

Related works

Master of Puppets

lyricist:James Hetfield
composer:Cliff Burton
Kirk Hammett
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
publisher:Creeping Death Music
PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
referred to in medleys:Mastertarium
Metallica I (order: 4)
later parody versions:Master of Pizza
later translated parody versions:Mongomix
later versions:Master of Puppets (S&M version)