Metallica Load Vinyl 2LP 1996 1st Pressing Elektra STE-61923 STERLING SJ NRMT
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Description
Metallica – Load (Elektra Records, 1996)
True US First Pressing | Original Double LP Set
Catalog Number: 61923-1 (Matrix: STE-61923-A1)
Up for auction is a highly sought-after, authentic 1996 original US first-pressing vinyl release of Metallica's hit album Load. This is a true day-one copy manufactured at the Specialty Records Corporation (SRC) plant, long before the modern digital remasters or "Blackened Recordings" reissues.
True First Pressing Verification Marks:
- Dead Wax Runout Matrix: Hand-etched STE-61923-A1 on Side 1.
- Plant Stamp: Machine-stamped interlocking SRC logo in the dead wax across all sides.
- Mastering Stamp: Machine-stamped STERLING directly into the vinyl, confirming the original Sterling Sound analog mastering.
- Jacket Text: Back gatefold shows the original layout reading: 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc.
Condition Details:
- Vinyl: [ Near Mint ] Beautiful full gloss. Displays excellent playback with clean labels. No scratches or problematic scuffs.
- Gatefold Cover: Excellent - Structurally solid with sharp edges. Colors are crisp and vibrant, with minimal shelf or corner wear. Spine text is perfectly legible.
- Inner Sleeves: Includes the original two high-gloss printed inner lyric/photo sleeves featuring portraits by Anton Corbijn.
Track Listing:
A1. Ain't My Bitch | A2. 2 X 4 | A3. The House Jack Built | A4. Until It Sleeps
B1. King Nothing | B2. Hero Of The Day | B3. Bleeding Me
C1. Cure | C2. Poor Twisted Me | C3. Wasting My Hate | C4. Mama Said
D1. Thorn Within | D2. Ronnie | D3. The Outlaw Torn
Shipping & Handling:
The records will be removed from the gatefold cover during transit to strictly avoid seam splits. Professionally packaged in a heavy-duty cardboard LP mailer box with extra bubble wrap and corrugated cardboard insert pads for maximum armor protection. Shipped fully tracked and insured.
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