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Metallica - Metallica (2xLP) (180g) (remastered)
Metallica - Metallica (2xLP) (180g) (remastered)
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Metallica – Metallica (The Black Album) | Premium 180g 2xLP Vinyl
Experience the monumental shift in heavy music with Metallica's self-titled masterpiece, often known as 'The Black Album'. This definitive 180g 2xLP pressing captures the album's raw power and meticulous production, a cornerstone for any Heavy Metal vinyl LP collection.
About the Album
Released in 1991, this album marked a pivotal moment in Metallica's discography, showcasing a refined sound that resonated globally. Its tracks blend crushing riffs with sophisticated arrangements, creating an enduring sonic landscape that redefined the genre's boundaries and became a landmark of 1990s vinyl records.
The Vinyl Experience
Dropping the needle on this 180-gram Vinyl LP reveals a depth and warmth that digital formats rarely convey. The remastered audio is meticulously pressed across two discs, ensuring optimal dynamic range and a truly immersive hi-fi listening session for the discerning audiophile.
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Artist: Metallica
- Label: Blackened
- Genre: Rock / Heavy Metal / Thrash
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, serious collectors, fans of definitive 90s hard rock.
Collector's Note
Few albums in the Metallica discography possess the same widespread cultural impact, bridging the gap between thrash metal's intensity and mainstream rock's accessibility. This remastered 180g pressing offers a pristine way to experience its enduring legacy, making it a prized addition for any Heavy Metal collector's vinyl.
Shipping & Delivery
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Estimated Delivery (ETAs)
• United States: 1 - 5 business days (USPS Media Mail, Priority, FedEx 2-Day Air, FedEx Ground)
• Canada: 1 - 5 business days (USPS First Class, FedEx Economy / Priority)
• Asia & Europe: 1 - 10 business days (USPS First Class, Priority, FedEx Express)
Archival Packaging
We guarantee safe delivery with industry-leading packaging - no bent LP corners or damaged CDs.
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.