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METALLICA's '…And Justice For All' Reissued On Vinyl
- Oct. 28, 2008
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METALLICA has reissued its classic 1988 album "…And Justice For All" on vinyl as part of the ongoing series that will eventually see the entire catalog available again. "Justice" is now available in North America as a two-disc package for the 33.3 version, and in a box for the four-disc, 180 gram, 45 rpm edition. Check out your favorite local record shop or just head over to the METALLICA store to pick up a copy. Look for the re-release on vinyl in the rest of the world on December 1. METALLICA's fourth album, "…And Justice for All", was originally released on August 25, 1988 through Elektra Records. It was the band's first studio LP to feature Jason Newsted, who replaced the group's former bassist Cliff Burton. The album's dark subject material, featuring references to nuclear apocalypse, injustice in the law system, limited freedom, war, insanity and hate, was accompanied by what were the most complex song structures in METALLICA's discography at the time of the LP's release. The album is also noted for its near lack of bass guitar and dry production and therefore has been called a "slightly flawed masterpiece and the pinnacle of METALLICA's progressive years" by AllMusic.com's reviewer. The front cover depicts the statue of Lady Justice cracked and bound by ropes, with both of her scales filled with dollars and both of her breasts exposed. The words "…And Justice for All" are written in graffiti to the right. The cover is made by Stephen Gorman after a concept by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. The album has sold over 8 million copies in the U.S. alone, according to the RIAA and was the best-selling METALLICA record upon its release. 
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COMMENT | agreed
posted by : arrrgh
10/28/2008 6:50:14 PM
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the only metallica album i can still listen to, aside One which i skip
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posted by : Buster Gonad
10/28/2008 6:50:25 PM
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Already got it thanks
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posted by :
10/28/2008 6:51:47 PM
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yummy
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COMMENT | feels strange
posted by :
10/28/2008 7:06:06 PM
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to see the description of the cover. I remember when this came out. I bought it on vinyl then, and I still play it regularly. Seeing it being reissued on vinyl and reading the description of the cover makes me feel old :)
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COMMENT |
posted by : blacky656
10/28/2008 7:07:37 PM
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Remix that fucker with BASS bastards..
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COMMENT | if it was remixed
posted by :
10/28/2008 7:07:46 PM
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so you could actually hear the bass and the guitars didn't sound so shitty i'd buy it.
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COMMENT | I ve got something to say
posted by : nineinchyann
10/28/2008 7:10:55 PM
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Hetfield's lyrics are shit since today
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posted by : Your Mom's Best Friend
10/28/2008 7:33:24 PM
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Sadly, Justice was their last truly good album.
Don't really see the point of releasing it on vinyl though, can't be that many LP collector geeks left out there still...
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COMMENT | This one...
posted by : Devil's Deja Vu
10/28/2008 7:43:29 PM
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...Started a lot of things in my life back in '88, already have it, will own it again, just for the sake of celebrating 20 more years...
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COMMENT | You whiny motherfuckers!
posted by : linco
10/28/2008 8:09:25 PM
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Just let it go. It's in the past. Justice is not done, I say. But the albums done, won't be remixed. A great album, period!
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COMMENT | Have the original vinyl copy.
posted by : RiotAct666
10/28/2008 8:13:22 PM
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Still will get this one.
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COMMENT | this is my favorite Metallica album by far
posted by :
10/28/2008 8:13:45 PM
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right behind master of pupets and now death magnetic.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/28/2008 8:43:19 PM
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This album is perfect, even the sound I like, the guitars are the heaviest ever. Great "prog" thrash metal.
Metallica rules
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/28/2008 8:46:51 PM
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I wonder if that makes my original vinyl worth more.
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COMMENT | hmm
posted by : hellraizer
10/28/2008 8:53:00 PM
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why don't Slayer reissue their early albums on vinyl?
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COMMENT | The last good album they ever did....
posted by :
10/28/2008 9:01:22 PM
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:(
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/28/2008 9:07:27 PM
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"Don't really see the point of releasing it on vinyl though, can't be that many LP collector geeks left out there still... "
I've been waiting for it :)
Even though the Kill / Ride / Master LPs sound sub-par, it's still one of my favorite albums and I'd rather pay them for this than Clip Magnetic.
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COMMENT | hellraizer
posted by :
10/28/2008 9:10:44 PM
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uhh.. they just reissued all the metal blade releases from slayer in august.
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COMMENT | Wasnt this remixed with more bass?
posted by :
10/28/2008 9:46:51 PM
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Thats what I heard according to the Metallica board (some guy posted an email talking to the remixing company doing this). if so I may buy it. Wait, I forgot I'm boycotting Metallica until they remix Death Magnetic.
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COMMENT | ok, anyway...
posted by :
10/28/2008 10:15:14 PM
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I felt cheated when I bought ...And Justice For All in 1988. Metallica lost the early intensity of Kill'em All and Ride The Lightening, and I think it was due to the pivotal early line up changes, Dave Mustaine and Cliff Burton, both huge contributors to the Metallica sound and image, even today, which is no great surprise. Robert Tujillo was talking in an interview about how great it is to play with Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, and Kirk Hammet. All I have to say is "...bass solo, take one..."
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COMMENT | Brilliant album. Still.
posted by : Kaizer Sedso
10/28/2008 10:28:57 PM
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I felt great when I first heard this album, and it's still a
classic. Parts of Death Magnetic sound similar in style...
....and thats a good thing!!!
Always been my 2nd fave Metallica album right behind
Ride the Lightning, M.O.P. 3rd.
My 2 cents. Metallica fan since Kill 'em all - and for life!!
\m/ Death Magnetic \m/
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COMMENT | MY FAV METALLICA ALBUM....
posted by : southmetal_guy
10/28/2008 10:50:45 PM
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MASTER OF PUPPETS IS NEXT, THEN...... WELL THESE ARE THE ONLY 2 METALLICA ALBUMS WORTH OWNING. DONT LIKE ANY OTHER METALLICA ALBUMS.
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COMMENT | Sweet
posted by :
10/28/2008 11:01:07 PM
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180 gram vinyl is the best sound quality your ever gonna hear. Vinyl kills digital.
On a side note. I am away from home so i found a torrent with albums i was living without. I found a AJFA torrent that claims to have added bass. I personally feel that this is impossible without rerecording the bass. However, there is a noticeable difference. I don't care how they did it but I am fucking stoked on it.
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COMMENT | Nobama
posted by : IkidIkid
10/28/2008 11:07:36 PM
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in 08.
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COMMENT | As a side note
posted by :
10/28/2008 11:12:02 PM
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I was 8 when this came out and I already loved metal. Loved it. When I found Master of Reality in my dads LPs I was instantly hooked as a 6 year old (Note: Children of the Grave and Orchid scared the shit out of me as a 6 year old lol).
I had already heard a lot of Anthrax, Megadeth and Metallica and knew I loved metal, but the day my friend lent me the tape for and justice for all... and I copied it for my walkman, that was the day my life changed. I knew that metal would be the most epic be all end all music for the rest of my life.
This album changed the way i look at the world.
I hate it when I read articles with Metallica rationalizing how this album was written, played, or produced. Why would you try and make excuses for making something amazing.
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COMMENT | Where is the guy who said Death Magnetic sales would be down to 20,000 by this week?
posted by : SweiitConcorkill
10/29/2008 12:03:14 AM
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Death Magnetic sales increased this week... up to 55,000.
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COMMENT |
posted by : TheEagle
10/29/2008 12:09:30 AM
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This vinyl reissue looks great; hopefully it was remastered properly by someone else than the engineer for "Death Magnetic"
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COMMENT | Why don't they remaster and re-release the first four albums...
posted by : Polimar
10/29/2008 12:14:56 AM
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on cd? I'd buy them.
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COMMENT | Their last true classic.
posted by :
10/29/2008 12:47:02 AM
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And the last moment in their own element, before they went on to cater the Bon Jovi/Def Leppard and then Nirvana/Pearl Jam crowds.
Now that Metallica have finally aged themselves out of latching on to any current teeny-bopper fads (Emo etc), its good to see them exploring their roots and the sort of music that made them who they were in the first place. Although its bitter sweet, as I feel Death Magnetic would of made a far more acceptable follow up to And Justice For All then what actually came.
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COMMENT | remastered & reissued vinyl?
posted by :
10/29/2008 12:58:18 AM
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A question for you guys... Has anyone heard the reissued 45rpm albums? How do full sized records sound at 45rpm? I remember the small 45's (singles) but big records at fast speeds seems weird.
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COMMENT | Deffinitely THE BEST Metallica album!
posted by :
10/29/2008 4:02:31 AM
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Then comes "Master Of Puppets", "Metallica" and "Death Magnetic"!
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COMMENT | this is a classic
posted by :
10/29/2008 4:05:48 AM
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one of the best albums of all time..my fav Metallica album to date, DM is not far behind it!
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COMMENT | .
posted by :
10/29/2008 5:01:12 AM
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This is awesome.
I got in the US a few week ago the Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets on the 45rpm reissue vinyls and man.....................
the sound is unbelievable. Believe me. I am even going to get a new Stanton stylus to even grade up the sound. I put on first "Lepper Messiah" and I had to look back because I thought Lars Ulrich was in my room about to start drumming.
I am going to order right now this from an US store. US vinyl is the best quality you can get.
4 VINYLS!!! 45 RPM!!! OUTSTANDING!!!!
Even if you already have them on vinyl (like I do), this reissues are a must have for the audiophiles.
Please UPS, take care of this baby while flies overseas to meet me !!!!
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COMMENT | Good stuff
posted by :
10/29/2008 7:21:21 AM
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I own the original that I got in 1988 and I have this one as well.
What can I say, I collect LPs. I guess that makes me a geek because "Your Mom's Best Friend" said so.
Oh well Metallica are the greatest band in the world. The fact that even the haters who only want attention (or hate the band because there other 15 year old friends in school think it is cool to hate the band) make this band relevent.
The day that people stop posting when Metallica news is posted, is the day they should sieze to exist.
Until then Hail Metallica!
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
10/29/2008 8:30:47 AM
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Woke Up Dead: the remix was likely the result of a kid stealing the guitar hero files online and remixing it using a typical audio recording program. search and ye will find the files for a lot of guitar hero songs.
as for AJFA - a little too mid-paced and longwinded for me to call a fave, but cool they are re-releasing it on vinyl.
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COMMENT | tbf
posted by : Metal Gimp
10/29/2008 8:58:25 AM
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the bass is pretty inaudible on all metallica's albums, apart from like Kill 'Em All... should remix Ride, Master AND Justice. But yeah i will agree Justice takes the biscut.
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COMMENT | I'll buy it
posted by : TripletsRule
10/29/2008 10:01:51 AM
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I heard the 180 gram version of Enter Sandman last weekend, my friend's dad has a record collection that makes a music lover drool and it blew my mind.
I've heard that song hundreds of times but I NEVER heard it like that. Granted, we were drinking scotch so that may have enhanced my experience but in all seriousness it absolutely blew my mind.
Does this record have bass? PLEASE tell me it does.
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COMMENT | Remix
posted by :
10/29/2008 10:11:06 AM
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I agree with a lot of people here, this CD needs to be remixed so the bass can be heard, the hazing of Newsted is over guys. Swallow your pride and fix your assholish mistakes
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COMMENT | Woke up the Dead
posted by :
10/29/2008 10:57:39 AM
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What you heard with the added bass is a guy by the user name of Lokire who is a member in the forums who plays bass recorded and mixed himself playing along.
Now if you look in the right spots the tracks that were released on guitar hero or rockband from justice someone has released them and I have heard these and they sound so much better than the original.
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COMMENT | Pull an Ozzy
posted by : Cairo
10/29/2008 1:30:58 PM
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And have Robert rerecord the bass.
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COMMENT | I might by MOP on vinyl...
posted by :
10/29/2008 1:32:31 PM
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I dunno, though. I'm still pretty bitter about everything in between Load and Death Magnetic.
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COMMENT | death magnetic???
posted by : robato
11/1/2008 7:35:17 AM
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Maybe its cause I grew up listening to Justice on rotation non stop for about 7 years.....
maybe its cause Ive only listened to the black album twice all the way through and never even bothered to listen to the second load or st anger all the way through....
but I dont see a connection with death magnetic and justice at all! NONE WHAT SO EVER! To me it sounds more like the first load than Justice.
why or how can anyone put death magnetic and justice in the same sentence and not feel like a fool? I feel stupid right now even talking about it. I just want to know what dimension or mind set you guys are in when you say these things!
Anyway its pretty cool they are re-releasing this, but I wish they would put more of the progressive metal sound on a new release. I miss this sound, it couldnt have been any more perfect.
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