Metallica (self-titled) vinyl value
Metallica — Metallica (self-titled): pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Vertigo | 510 022-1 | Europe | — | from $92 |
| 1991 Vertigo | 510 022-1 | Greece | — | from $92 |
| 1991 Vertigo | 510 022-1 | Greece | Test Pressing, White Label | from $92 |
| 1991 Vertigo | PL MMC 9125 | Hungary | — | from $92 |
| 1991 Vertigo | 510 022-1 | Portugal | — | from $92 |
| 1991 Vertigo | 510 022-1 | UK | — | from $92 |
| 1992 Vertigo | 510 022-1 | Europe | Reissue, DFI Pressing | from $92 |
| 1992 Vertigo | 510 022-1 | Europe | Reissue | from $92 |
| 2001 Vertigo | 510 022-1 | Europe | Reissue, 180 Gram | from $92 |
7 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Vertigo | LPE-1221 A2 | Mexico | — |
| 1991 Vertigo | STARL 5856 | South Africa | — |
| 1991 Elektra | 61113-1 | US | — |
| 1991 Vertigo | DARL 3023 | Zimbabwe | — |
| 1998 Vertigo | PLP 5100220 | Europe | Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo |
| 2000 Simply Vinyl | SVLP 207 | UK & Europe | Reissue, Limited Edition, 180 Gram |
| 2000 EMI | PLP 5100220 | US | Misprint, Picture Disc, Promo |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
51 pressings tracked, 16 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1991 US pressing it reads “[SRC logo] ST-E-61113-A-1 1-1 STERLING” on side one and “[SRC logo] ST-E-61113-B-1 1-1 STERLING” on side two. Jackets get swapped over the decades; the runout does not.
- 3
Grade the condition. The same pressing can be worth several times more in near mint than in VG. Grade the vinyl and the sleeve separately — our grading guide shows the standard scale.
A 1991 jacket with a later disc inside is a reissue in an original sleeve. Judge the pressing by the runout etching and the label, never by the cover.
Questions
Which pressing of Metallica (self-titled) is worth the most?
The 1991 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 1991 “Test Pressing, White Label” and the 1998 “Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1991 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1991 US pressing the runout reads “[SRC logo] ST-E-61113-A-1 1-1 STERLING”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Metallica (self-titled) worth today?
Sellers ask from $92 for the pressings we track (eBay, Sep 18, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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