UK
April 20, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo METAL 1012Vertigo 866 709-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
METAL 10/12 A1 [SNA logo]Side A, Etched
METAL 10/12 B1 [SNA logo]Side B, Etched
MetallicaNothing Else Matters
Vinyl pressings
Nothing Else Matters
by Metallica · 1992
14 pressings5 countriesThrashHard RockRock
Nothing Else Matters was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Nothing Else Matters
12 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
April 20, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo METAL 10Vertigo 866 708-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
METAL 10 A1 [SNA logo]
METAL 10 B1 [SNA logo]
UK
April 20, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo METAL 10Vertigo 866 708-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
METAL 10 A1 [SNA logo]Runout, Side A
METAL 10 B1 [SNA logo]Runout, Side B
UK
April 20, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo METDJ 10
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MET DJ-10 ORLAKEA, B Side Runouts
Europe
April 20, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 866 708-7Vertigo METAL 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
866708-7-A1Runout side A, variant 1
866708-7-B2Runout side B, variant 1
866708-7-A2Runout side A, variant 2
866708-7-B3Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
April 20, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 866 708-7Vertigo METAL 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
866708-7-A1Runout side A, variant 1
866708-7-B1Runout side B, variant 1
866708-7-A1Runout side A, variant 2
866708-7-B2Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Vertigo 866 709-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Europe | Vertigo 866 709-1 / Vertigo METAL 1012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Europe | Vertigo 866 709-1 / Vertigo METAL 1012First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1992 | Europe | Vertigo 866 709-1 / Vertigo METAL 1012First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Vertigo 866 708-7 / Phonogram 866 708-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1992 | France | Vertigo 866 708-7 / Phonogram 866 708-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Italy | PolyGram AS 5000 928 A7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Europe | Vertigo 866 708-7 / Vertigo METAL 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Vertigo 866 708-7 / Vertigo METAL 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Vertigo METAL 1012 / Vertigo 866 709-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Vertigo METAL 10 / Vertigo 866 708-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Vertigo METDJ 10First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Vertigo METAL 10 / Vertigo 866 708-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Mexico | PolyGram SN-1687", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANothing Else Matters
- BEnter Sandman (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothing Else Matters are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Nothing Else Matters are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Nothing Else Matters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Europe, France. One of them is Vertigo METAL 1012, released April 20, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothing Else Matters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use METAL 1012, METAL 10, METDJ 10, 866 708-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, METAL 10/12 A1 [SNA logo] and METAL 10/12 B1 [SNA logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nothing Else Matters on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
