METALLICA  -  LOAD

 

listed: 73– collection: 37– missing: 36

updated: 03-FEB-2012

NR

COUNTRY

YEAR

RECORD LABEL

CAT. N°

MATRIX & SID CODES

EXTRA INFO

1

Argentina

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

PROMO CD

 

2

Argentina

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

0R7K3<1659>LASER DISC POLY5326182-3719

IFPI L483 – IFPI 1R07

SADAIC - AADI - CAPIF

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

Catalogue nr. on spine is the left side, all other releases it’s on the right side.

3

Argentina

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

0SQZ1<EPSA INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA POLY5326182

IFPI L481 – IFPI 8607

SADAIC - AADI - CAPIF

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

Holographic sticker on back

Catalogue nr. on spine is the left side, all other releases it’s on the right side.

4

Argentina

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

SADAIC - AADI - CAPIF

Fan club address in booklet: ?

Holographic sticker

With Universal Music Mobile insert

5

Australia

1996

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

532 618-2

MADE BY PMI  * 532618-2 *  #04

IFPI L281  -  IFPI 4621

Sticker: “WARNING This recording contains explicit language Polygram

This cd comes from the black ‘back catalogue’ collection box with silver embossed ninja star which hold the first 6 (six) albums.

Others with different sticker: “WARNING This recording contains explicit language which may cause offence Polygram

6

Australia

1996

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

532 618-2

MADE BY PMI  * 532618-2 *  #04

IFPI L281  -  IFPI 4621

 

MADE BY PMI  * METINT1 *  #01

IFPI L281  -  IFPI 4620

Sticker 1: “Limited Edition BONUS INTERVIEW CD 5326182

Sticker 2: “WARNING This recording contains explicit language which may cause offence Polygram

7

Australia

1996

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

532 618-2

MADE BY PMI  * 532618-2 *  #04

IFPI L281  -  IFPI 4621

 

MADE BY PMI  * METINT1 *  #01

IFPI L281  -  IFPI 4620

Missing the competition insert

Sticker 1: “Limited Edition BONUS INTERVIEW CD 5326182

Sticker 2: “WARNING This recording contains explicit language which may cause offence Polygram

Sticker 3: “NO MORE SILENT NIGHTS …”

8

Australia

1996

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

532 618-2

532618-2   09     TECHNICOLOR

IFPI L205

 

(info by METGPKS)

 

 

9

Australia

1996

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram / Universal

532 618-2

ANZ   5326182   A0000075558X0101 12

IFPI LV87 – IFPI 6523

With white/blue warning sticker: “WARNING STRONG impact coarse language and/or themes. UNIVERSAL”

Univeral logo in matrix

10

Brazil

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

10023A  MICROSERVICE  02/532618-2  070208

IFPI L361 – IFPI 540A

Fold-out booklet

“Made in Brazil” on back insert

 

11

Canada

1996

Elektra

E/M Ventures

CD 61923

#960514XK   CD-61923   RE-2   L386   CINRAM

IFPI 6000

1810 Birchmount Rd.

 

12

Chile

2000

Vertigo / Universal

532 618-2

LASER DISC – MID 9510 – 102/4735 –

IFPI L701 – IFPI 9HG0

BIEM / STEMRA

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

13

Colombia

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

POLYGRAM 532 618-2 CD SYSTEMS 22158

 

(info from Brian/Metgpks)

Says: CONTIENE EL EXITO “UNTIL IT SLEEPS” on disc

 

14

Colombia

1996

Vertigo – PolyGram

Universal

532 618-2

POLYGRAM 5326182   IFPI 3Y HECHO EN COLOMBIA   L806 8744 22158 U81210-12 A

BIEM / STEMRA

Says: CONTIENE EL EXITO “UNTIL IT SLEEPS” on disc

Colored Universal logo only on back insert

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

15

Colombia

1999

Vertigo – PolyGram

Universal

532 618-2

 

Colored Universal logo on the back insert

 

16

Europe

1996

Vertigo

532 618-2

 

 

 

17

France

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

532 618_2   10 L7

PMDC FRANCE

IFPI L004 - IFPI 0226

BIEM / STEMRA

Some with Greek Virgin Megastore Special Offer sticker (both my CDS are exactly the same)

18

France

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

BIEM / MCPS

 

19

France

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

with 1996 sticker: “NOUVEL ALBUM en concert: PARIS-BERCY le 15 et 16 septembre

MARSEILLE (Le Dôme) le 2 octobre

LYON (Hall Tony Garnier) le 3 octobre”

20

France

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

with 2003 sticker: “METALLICA PRIX SPECIAL EN CONCERT LE 9 DÉCEMBRE Á PARIS BERCY”

21

France

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

with 2004 sticker: “METALLICA PRIX SPECIAL EN CONCERT LE 23 JUIN AU PARC DES PRINCES”

22

Germany

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

532 618-2  02 >  

MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC     W

IFPI L003 - IFPI 01B6

BIEM / STEMRA

Some with info sheet

23

Germany

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

532 618-2  02 >  

MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC     AO

IFPI L003 - IFPI 0112

BIEM / MCPS

24

Germany

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

532 618-2  02 >  

MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC     U

IFPI L003 - IFPI 01F6

No label print so disc is completely blank

The usual insert is missing, instead there’s a black & white Universal insert from Record Partners Berlin to make it look like a promo.

Insert has not much value, the CD without label is what makes this interesting

25

Hong Kong

1996

Sony / Columbia

SMP 3263.2

 

 

 

26

India

1996

Vertigo / Universal

532 618-2

 

 

 

27

Indonesia

1996

Vertigo / Universal

532 618-2

 

 

 

28

Israel

1996

Vertigo / Helicon

PolyGram

532 618-2

532 618-2  >

IFPI L003 - IFPI 1U21

BIEM / STEMRA

“Made in Israel by ABCD music”

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

29

Japan

1996

Sony

SRCS 8000

PUS-208   1

IFPI L276 - IFPI 454D

SAMPLE

PROMO CD 292620

30

Japan

1996

Sony

SRCS 8000

PUS-208   1

IFPI L276 - IFPI 454C

 

31

Japan

2003

Sony

SICP 480

 

PROMO CD

Re-release in mini LP cover

32

Japan

2003

Sony

SICP 480

PUS-208-1   2

IFPI L275 – IFPI 4578

Re-release in mini LP cover

 

33

Japan

2006

Vertigo / Universal

UICR-1057

UICR-1057   1W   V

IFPI L244 – IFPI 4011

SAMPLE     LOANED

PROMO CD KY 815718

Re-release in mini LP cover

OBI price ¥2,200 (¥2,095)

Universal logo in matrix

34

Japan

2006

Vertigo / Universal

UICR-1057

UICR-1057   1W   V

IFPI L244 – IFPI 4011

Re-release in mini LP cover

OBI price ¥2,200 (¥2,095)

Universal logo in matrix

35

Japan

2007

Vertigo / Universal

UICR-9021

 

PROMO CD

Re-release

Purple OBI strip w/ price ¥1,680

36

Japan

2007

Vertigo / Universal

UICR-9021

 

Re-release

Purple OBI strip w/ price ¥1,680

37

Japan

2008

Vertigo / Universal

UICR-91074

 

PROMO CD

Re-release SHM-CD

¥2,500

38

Japan

2008

Vertigo / Universal

UICR-91074

 

Re-release SHM-CD

¥2,500

39

Japan

2009

Vertigo / Universal

UICR-60115

 

PROMO CD

Re-release (March 4, 2009)

¥1,850

40

Japan

2009

Vertigo / Universal

UICR-60115

 

Re-release (March 4, 2009)

¥1,850

41

Japan

2010

Vertigo / Universal

UICY-94667

 

PROMO CD

Re-release SHM-CD mini LP cover (September 22, 2010)

OBI price ¥2,800 (¥2,667)

Small sticker incl. inside: “78:59 featuring UNTIL IT SLEEPS    HERO OF THE DAY   61923-1

42

Japan

2010

Vertigo / Universal

UICY-94667

UICY-94667   1W   V

SHM-CD SHM-CD SHM-CD SHM-CD

IFPI L244 – IFPI 4011

Re-release SHM-CD mini LP cover (September 22, 2010)

OBI price ¥2,800 (¥2,667)

Double sided rectangular Big 4 sticker

Small sticker incl. inside: “78:59 featuring UNTIL IT SLEEPS    HERO OF THE DAY   61923-1

43

Japan

2011

Vertigo / Universal

UICY-20227

 

PROMO CD

Re-release SHM-CD (November 2, 2011)

OBI price: ¥2,200 (¥2,095)

44

Japan

2011

Vertigo / Universal

UICY-20227

 

Re-release SHM-CD (November 2, 2011)

OBI price: ¥2,200 (¥2,095)

45

Korea

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

DP 1650

532 618-2

532 618-2  /  DP-1650  #

IFPI L811 - IFPI 5301

BIEM / STEMRA

Misspell: “Ain’t My Bit

Sticker: “Top Polygram”

46

Korea

2000?

Vertigo / Universal

DP 1650

532 618-2

 

BIEM / STEMRA

Misspell: “Ain’t My Bit

47

Korea

2008

Vertigo / Universal

DP 1650

532 618-2

DC9881

 

2008 issue released together with the release of Death Magnetic

Comes with insert that promotes the release of the new album, the back catalogue and some t-shirts.

Barcode sticker with DC-catalogue n° on top of normal barcode.

Black/orange sticker advertises a 25% discount for the CDS with this new DC-catalogue n°

48

Malaysia

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

Universal

532 618-2

532618-2

IFPI LH91 - IFPI NM01

BIEM / STEMRA

 

49

Mexico

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2 (25)

SONOPRESS   532182   D58

IFPI L025 – IFPI 0811

 

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

50

Poland / Germany

2007

Vertigo / PolyGram

Universal

532 618-2

STILL SEALED

Imported from Germany

Holographic “ZAIKS” sticker

White “Universal Music Polska SP.” sticker

51

Portugal / France

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

532 618_2   10 L7    1 E

PMDC FRANCE

IFPI L004 - IFPI 0256

BIEM / STEMRA

Holographic sticker on case “PolyGram PGB” originates it  Portugal

Incl. free window sticker

52

Russia

2001

Vertigo / Universal

532 618-9

UEP-CD RUSSIA   www.disc.ru   UL 020073

IFPI L641 – IFPI 1I03

First press

Small booklet with credits & tracklist

Map of Russia on front insert & on disc

Universal logo on disc & back insert

Ultra 100.5FM logo on back insert

53

Russia

2001

Vertigo / Universal

532 618-9

UN5326189

000”RMG Company” …

IFPI RT-03

Second press

Small booklet wit credits & tracklist, slightly different from other Russian release

Map of Russia on front insert & on disc

Universal logo on disc & on back insert

Holographic Universal sticker on case

www.metallica.com listed in booklet & on back insert

54

Russia

2007

Vertigo / Universal

532 618-9

073145326189

IFPI LW80 – IFPI ACH01

Third press

Universal logo on disc and on front & back insert

No lyrics in booklet

“www.metallica.com” listed on disc, front- & back insert

Holographic Universal sticker on case

More Russian language in the inner ring

55

South-Africa

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

STARCD 6259

532 618-2  >

IFPI L003 - IFPI 2724

BIEM / STEMRA

56

Taiwan / Australia

1996?

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

532 618-2

MADE BY PMI  * 532618-2 *  #04

IFPI L281 - IFPI 4601

CD made in Australia

Incl. Taiwanese obi-strip & extra insert

57

Taiwan / UK

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

CD made in UK

Incl. Taiwanese obi-strip & mini poster

58

Thailand

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

 

 

59

U.K.

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

 

 

60

U.K.

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

MISS PRINT: back insert is off set as it has part of the insert of Jerry Lee Lewis – The Killer Collection

61

U.K.

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

5884902 10427911 01 %    MADE IN THE UK BY PDO 

IFPI 0492  IFPI L132

 

(Info by Phil)

MISS PRESS: plays “Bryan Adams - Let's Make It A Night To Remember”

62

Ukraine

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-9

 

Small booklet

Fan club address in booklet:

Map of Ukraine on the front insert

Holographic sticker on back insert

Logo’s: M... – power fm – X3M – ACTPA

63

Ukraine

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

Universal

532 618-9

Ukrainian Records 0101-2

IFPI LU001 – IFPI UAA03 – IFPI   A03

Small booklet with credits & tracklist

Fan club address in booklet: San Rafael

Extra insert from Universal/Ukranian Records

Map of Ukraine on the front insert

Holographic sticker on back insert

Logo’s: M... – power fm – X3M – Ukrainian Distribution

64

U.S.

1996

Elektra

E/M Ventures

61923-2

2  61923-2  RE-2  SRC+02   M5S17

IFPI 2U4P

PROMO CD

Writings on disc & gold promo stamp on front insert saying: “For promotional use only. Sale or other transfer is prohibited. Must be returned on demand of recording company.”

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

65

U.S.

1996

Elektra

E/M Ventures

61923-2

2  61923-2  RE-2  SRC+02   M1S9

IFPI 2U3P

Some with sticker: “78:59 featuring UNTIL IT SLEEPS    HERO OF THE DAY   61923

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

66

U.S.

1996

Elektra

E/M Ventures

61923-2

2 61923-2 RE-2 SRC+02   M1S45

Odd version with 8 page booklet with tracklist & full lyrics in red print

Fan club address in booklet: Knoxville

Has no ifpi codes so very likely a counterfeit issue

67

U.S.

1996

Elektra

E/M Ventures

61923-2

X20815     2 61923-2  RE-2  08    M1S7

IFPI L902 – IFPI 2U9C

Fan club address in booklet: San Rafael

68

U.S.

1996

Elektra

E/M Ventures

61923-2

L383 A 5531 2461923 E70702-07

IFPI 6100

 

(info from Costello)

Fan club address in booklet: San Rafael

69

U.S.

1996

Elektra

E/M Ventures

61923-2

Y16323     2 61923-2  RE-2  06    M3S4      WEA mfg.

IFPI L90?                                                                           OLYPHANT

 

(info from Brian/Metgpks)

Fan club address in booklet: San Rafael

70

U.S.

1996

Elektra

E/M Ventures

61923-2

381625-2   SRC*24   M5S25

IFPI ????

 

(info by 20liz20)

MISS PRESS

Complete Metallica packaging but plays “10 From 6 – Best Of Bad Company“ from Bad Company

71

Venezuela

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

0RUF3<1720>532618

IFPI L403

 

72

Vietnam

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

532 618-2

 

Smaller booklet

 

73

Zimbabwe

1996

Vertigo / PolyGram

STARCD 5856

 

 

 

 

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