US
November 18, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 62126-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STE-62126-1-A2 STERLINGSide A
STE-62126-1-B2 STERLINGSide B
STE-62126-1-C2 STERLINGSide C
STE-62126-1-D2 STERLINGSide D
Vinyl pressings
Reload
by Metallica · 1997
25 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockHeavy MetalRock
Reload was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Reload
2 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 2 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 & Europe
November 17, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 536 409-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO 536410-1-A1Side A runout
MPO 536410-1-B1Side B runout
MPO 536411-1-A1Side C runout
MPO 536411-1-B1Side D runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Canada | Elektra 62126-1LP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 1997 | Germany | Elektra 62126-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1997 | Germany | VertigoLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1997 | UK | EMI MFN 126-1 TP / Warner Bros. Records MFN 126-1 TPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1997 | UK | EMI MFN 126-1 TP / Warner Bros. Records MFN 126-1 TPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1997 | UK | Not On Label (Metallica)LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 1997 | US | Elektra 62126-1LP, Album, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1997 | UK & Europe | Vertigo 536 409-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1997 | US | Elektra 62126-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | Vertigo 536 409-1 / Vertigo 536 410-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Universal Music Group International 0600753299180LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2010 | Europe | Universal Music Group International 532991-3 / Universal Music Group International 060075329913512", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Box Set | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| 2010 | US | Warner Bros. Records 523510-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2010 | US | Warner Bros. Records 523511-112", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set |
| 2010 | US | Warner Bros. Records 523511-112", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2010 | US | Warner Bros. Records 523511-112", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Blackened BLCKND012-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Blackened BLCKND012-1LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Blackened BLCKND012-1WLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Blackened BLCKND012R-1WLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Blackened BLCKND012R-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2026 | Europe | Blackened BLCKND0012RD-1Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, DVD, DVD-Video, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, DVD, DVD-Video, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | US | Blackened BLCKND012R-1WLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Blackened BLCKND012R-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2026 | US | Blackened BLCKND0012RD-1Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, 7", Single, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, DVD · Limited, Numbered | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, 7", Single, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, DVD · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Fuel4:29
- A2The Memory Remains4:39
- A3Devil's Dance5:18
- A4The Unforgiven II6:36
- B1Better Than You5:21
- B2Slither5:13
- B3Carpe Diem Baby6:12
- C1Bad Seed4:05
- C2Where The Wild Things Are6:52
- C3Prince Charming6:04
- D1Low Man's Lyric7:36
- D2Attitude5:16
- D3Fixxxer8:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reload are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Reload are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1997 and 2026.
When was Reload first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US, UK & Europe. One of them is Elektra 62126-1, released November 18, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Reload is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 62126-1, 536 409-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STE-62126-1-A2 STERLING and STE-62126-1-B2 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reload 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.
