THE BLACK FUEL METALLICA CD/DVD DISCOGRAPHY

9-MAR-2018

PROMO'S "RELOAD"-era

Listed

44

Collection

37

Missing

7

NR.

COUNTRY

YEAR

RECORD LABEL

CAT. NR.

MATRIX & SID CODES

INFO

MANDATORY METALLICA (2)

1

U.K.

1997

Vertigo / PolyGram

MM CJ-2

MMCJ2/1 10491121 01 &

MADE IN THE UK BY PMDC

IFPI L134 - IFPI 0482

 

MMCJ2/2 20491121 01 &

MADE IN THE UK BY PMDC

IFPI L134 - IFPI 0462

BIEM / MCPS

17-track double CD issued prior to the release of Reload.

2

U.S.

1997

Elektra

PRCD 9927-2

W1710   2 PR 9927-2.1 01   M1S1

IFPI L90? - IFPI 2U4K

 

Y2813   2 PR 9927-2.2 01   M0S1

IFPI L903 - IFPI 2U3O

 

WEA mfg OLYPHANT (on both discs)

Same tracklist as the UK promo but because the 7-trk Mandatory from 1996 was not released in the U.S. the title omits the number "2".

Promotional 3-trk CD from the album 'RELOAD'

3

Switzerland

1997

PolyGram

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7414F151051

3-track CD-r issued by Polygram Switzerland.

Must have serial number in the plastic inner ring, otherwise considered fake!

Tracklist:

1. Fuel (4.29)

2. The Memory Remains (4.39)

3. Where The Wild Things Are (6.52)

RELOAD THE INTERVIEW

4

U.K.

1997

Vertigo / PolyGram

METINT 2

METINT2 10495201 01 %

MADE IN THE UK BY PMDC

IFPI L132 - IFPI 0454

Interview with all members of the band at the Plant Studios in San Francisco.

36 questions.

THE MEMORY REMAINS

5

Mexico

1997

PolyGram

CDP 734

SONOPRESS   CDP-734   10366

IFPI L025 - IFPI 0813

Picture disc CD in unique card sleeve cover with partial lyrics.

6

U.K.

1997

Vertigo / Tape To Tape

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7152   4021   0670      74 Min.

6-trk Tape-To-Tape promo CD-r in jewel case with black & white front insert.

Dated "19/10/97"

(missing the insert)

7

8

9

10

11

12

U.K.

1997

Vertigo / PolyGram

METCJ 15

METCJ15 10492441 01 %

MADE IN UK BY PMDC

IFPI L132 - IFPI 0437

BIEM / MCPS

6 different versions:

  • Regular: no stickers.
  • Sticker: "APPEARING 10-NOV-97"
    Mine also has a one page press release sheet
  • With 2 stickers:
    Front sticker: "APPEARING not for airplay until 27-OCT-97"
    Back sticker: "APPEARING 10-NOV-97"
  • Sticker: "Rel: 10th November From the forthcoming album "Re-Load" F.F.I. Pamela at PolyGram"
  • With a German Mercury info sheet.
  • With a Finnish info sticker.

13

U.S.

1997

Elektra

E/M Ventures

PRCD 9948-2

Y2967   2 PR 9948-2 01     M1S1

WEA mfg OLYPHANT

IFPI L903 - IFPI 2U3Y

IFPI L903 - IFPI 2U2N

Front & back cover.

 

14

U.S.

1997

Elektra

E/M Ventures

PRCD 9952-2

 

Different back cover.

No front insert.

THE UNFORGIVEN II

15

Australia

1998

Sony Music Mastering

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Production Master.

Gold Recordable Disc with unique factory front insert.

Contains all 3 singles!

16

Brazil

1998

Vertigo / PolyGram

2809 442

16054A MICROSERVICE 02/2809442-2 011038

IFPI L362 - IFPI540S

Extremely rare promo CD in slimline case with PolyGram sleeve.

17

France

1997

Vertigo / PolyGram

3714

000 3714   00 L7   MADE IN FRANCE BY PMDC

IFPI L004 - IFPI 0273

BIEM / MCPS

Title listed as "Unforgiven II" both on disc and sleeve.

18

Mexico

1998

Vertigo / PolyGram

CDP 815

SONOPRESS   CDP-815   11149

IFPI L025 - IFPI 0811

Card sleeve.

Edit & album version.

19

Spain

1998

Vertigo / PolyGram

METCJ17

METCJ17-II # 1 Servicios Ibericos Entertainement S.A.

Card sleeve.

 

20

U.K.

1998

no label

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7353 2123 2823    74Min

APOGEE ELECTRONICS  APOGEE ELECTRONICS

CD-r promo from Tape to Tape Mastering London.

Front & back cover.

Edit version titled "Unforgiven II" both on cover & on CD

Sticker: "INTERMEDIA regional promotions Rel ….23-FEB-98 Tel … Fax …"

21

U.K.

1998

Vertigo

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CD-RECORDABLE 7618G1-74

A7I02QF2

APAJ

CD-r promo from Tape to Tape Mastering London

Front & back cover.

"Final radio edit 3:49" on front & back cover and on CD

Disc has date: 22/01/98.

Sticker: "APPEARING 23-FEB-98".

22

23

24

25

26

U.K.

1998

Vertigo / PolyGram

METCJ17

METCJ17 10502411 01 &

MADE IN THE UK BY PMDC

IFPI L134 - IFPI 0477

BIEM / MCPS

Plays edit version although not mentioned on CD or cover.

5 different versions:

  • Regular: no stickers.
  • With Intermedia stickers:
    Sticker 1: "INTERMEDIA regional promotions Rel ….23-FEB-98 Tel … Fax …"
    Sticker 2: "This new release, 'Unforgiven II' is taken from the already massive recent album 'Reload'. They have …".
  • With normal promo stickers:
    Sticker 1: "APPEARING 23-FEB-98" (on top of sticker "APPEARING 08-FEB-98".
    Sticker 2: info sticker mentioning upcoming tour in Australia, Japan & US.
  • With a German Mercury info sheet.
  • With a Finnish info sticker.

27

U.S.

1998

Elektra

E/M Ventures

PRCD 9964-2

W2191   2 PR 9964-2 01   M0S1

WEA mfg OLYPHANT

IFPI L0901 - IFPI 2U3X

Front & back cover.

Album version.

FUEL

28

Mexico

1998

PolyGram

CDP 870

SONOPRESS   CDP-870   11825

IFPI L025 - IFPI 0810

Unique picture disc CD in PolyGram card sleeve.

29

U.K.

1998

Vertigo

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CD-RECORDABLE 7B17E2-74

A8B18QF3S

APAZ

CD-r promo from Tape to Tape Mastering London.

Front & back insert are dated 26/05/98.

Sticker 1: "APPEARING RADIO EDIT 22-JUNE-98".

Sticker 2: "Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire…growls Hetfield before the full power of "Fuel" unleashes in …".

30

31

32

U.K.

1998

Vertigo / PolyGram

METCJ 16

METCJ16 10498751 01 %

MADE IN UK BY PMDC

IFPI L132 - IFPI 0445

BIEM / MCPS

3 different versions:

  • Regular: no stickers.
  • With 2 stickers:
    Sticker 1: "APPEARING 22-JUNE-98".
    Sticker 2: info sticker mentioning upcoming Hetfield baby and US tour.
  • With 3 stickers:
    Sticker 1: "APPEARING 22-JUNE-98".
    Sticker 2: "Notice! Listening purposes only, Not for Broadcast, Clean edit available, Notice!".
    Sticker 3: info sticker mentioning upcoming Hetfield baby and US tour.

33

34

U.K.

1998

Vertigo / PolyGram

METCJ 16

METCJ16 10498751 01 %

MADE IN UK BY PMDC

IFPI L132 - IFPI 0446

BIEM / MCPS

2 different versions:

  • With a large Swedish info sticker mentioning a wrong release date 98 06 02.
  • With a Finnish info sticker.

35

U.S.

1998

Elektra

E/M Ventures

PRCD 1106-2

W2619   2 PR 1119-2 RE-1 03   M0S1

WEA mfg OLYPHANT

IFPI L0901 - IFPI 2U3E

Front & back cover.

36

U.S.

1998

Elektra

E/M Ventures

PRCD 1119-2

W2619   2 PR 1119-2 RE-1 03   M0S1

WEA mfg OLYPHANT

IFPI L0901 - IFPI 2U3O

Back cover only.

Large info sticker with dj comments on front.

BETTER THAN YOU

37

U.S.

1998

Elektra

E/M Ventures

PRCD 1149-2

X4924   2 PR 1149-2 01 M0S1

WEA mfg OLYPHANT

IFPI L90? - IFPI 2U3E

Back cover only.

38

U.S.

1998

Elektra

E/M Ventures

PRCD 1165-2

X5280   2 PR 1165-2 01   M0S1

WEA mfg OLYPHANT

IFPI L902 - IFPI 2U2P

Front & back cover.

LIVE IN LONDON - ANTIPODEAN TOUR EDITION

39

Australia

1998

Sony Music Mastering

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74 PK4866

PEZL10431574

Production Master.

Gold Recordable Disc with unique factory front insert

Spelling mistake on disc: "AUSTRALIAN TUR EP."

40

Australia

1998

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

TOURPRO98

IFPI L281 - MADE BY PMI  * TOURPRO98 *  #01

IFPI 4605

Card sleeve.

Sticker: "WARNING This recording contains explicit language PolyGram"

These were given free for a limited time when buying a Metallica album in Australia.  My copy came with ReLoad.

41

EU / Korea

1998

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

TOURPRO98

TOURPRO98   38827 <01>

IFPI L581 - IFPI 9814

Slimline case with cover.

Not a regular promo distributed to press or radio. They were sold sealed together with an album in Europe.  All my copies came with a UK CD.

Internet sources determine the combination IFPI L581 / IFPI 98** as a Korean press.

42

Korea

1998

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

TOURPRO98

000 062-2

DO0628

DO 0628

IFPI L811 - IFPI 5302

Slimline case with cover.

Disc label is black.

POOR TOURING ME

43

Australia

1998

Sony Music Mastering

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Production Master.

Gold Recordable Disc with unique factory front insert.

44

Australia

1998

Vertigo / Mercury

PolyGram

JJJ-MET

* JJJMET *   #02   MADE BY PMI.

IFPI L283 - IFPI 4606

Exclusive Australian live promo CD.

All tracks were recorded 'live' at Tarrant County Convention Centre, Texas U.S.A. on 9th & 10th of May 1997. (Cunnings Stunts gigs)

Tracklist:

1.       Ain't My Bitch

2.       King Nothing

3.       One

4.       Fuel

5.       For Whom The Bell Tolls

6.       Wherever I May Roam

7.       Enter Sandman

8.       Motorbreath

METALLICA - PROMO'S "RELOAD"-era CD-discography made by BLACK FUEL

 

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