We know it's been a little time since we last talked vinyl, but we're keepin' our promise to release the entire catalog bringing you Load on May 18 June 15. If you've been following along, you know the drill - there will be two packages, a two disc gatefold package for the 33.3 version, and a box for the four disc, 180 gram, 45 rpm deluxe edition. All the music was half speed mastered from the original analog tapes at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, CA to bring you audiophile quality.

Check out your fav local record shop, or just head over to the vinyl section of the Metallica store to pick up a copy starting Tuesday, May 18 June 15. To our friends outside of North America, the set will be available at your favorite record store on July 5. And of course ReLoad is next in the queue... tentative date for that to hit the streets by the end of summer.