Metal Massacre LP 1982 Metal Blade MBR-1001 ORIGINAL 1st Press METTALLICA
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Description
You are looking at a genuine original 1983 first pressing of Metallica's debut album Kill 'Em All on Megaforce Records — one of the most important records in the history of heavy metal.
PRESSING VERIFICATION — THIS IS THE REAL THING
- SILVER MEGAFORCE LABELS — the definitive identifier of an original 1983 pressing. Later represses used different label designs.
- Catalog number MRI 069 on label
- 60 York Street, Old Bridge, NJ address on label — original Megaforce address used on first pressings only
- © MegaForce Records Inc. ASCAP / ℗ Metallus Maximus Productions copyright text present
- Original printed inner lyric sleeve included — complete with full song lyrics and vintage live band photos
- Pressed by Hauppauge Record Manufacturing — authentic original US pressing plant
- Matrix runouts: MRI 069 A / MRI 069 B — consistent with original Hauppauge pressing
WHY THIS RECORD MATTERS
Released July 25, 1983, Kill 'Em All is the record that launched thrash metal. Recorded at Music America Studios in May 1983 and released on Jon Zazula's Megaforce label out of New Jersey, it introduced the world to James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and the irreplaceable Cliff Burton.
This is NOT a reissue. NOT a repress. NOT a colored vinyl repackage. This is the record that started it all — pressed in 1983 when Metallica was still an underground act playing clubs.
CONDITION
VINYL: VG+ approaching Excellent — Deep black, exceptional sheen. Plays with outstanding clarity — no skips, no repeats, no significant surface noise. This record has been exceptionally well cared for over its 40+ year life.
COVER: VG+ — Displays beautifully. Light edge and corner wear consistent with age. No splits, no writing, no water damage. The iconic hammer artwork is vivid and strong.
INNER SLEEVE: VG+ — Original printed lyric and photo inner sleeve present and intact.
I grade conservatively using Goldmine standards.
SHIPPING
Carefully packed in a rigid mailer with full corner protection. Record and sleeve shipped separately in poly sleeves to prevent seam splits. Domestic $10. International $20. Insurance available on request. Returns accepted within 3 days if item is not as described.
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