Metallica – Creeping Death -12” Vinyl Single -1984 UK First Press. Near Mint
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Description
Metallica – Creeping Death 12” Vinyl Single (1984 UK First Press) Music for Nations 12 KUT 112 – EX/NM
Description:
Artist: Metallica
Title: Creeping Death
Format: 12” Vinyl Single
Label: Music for Nations
Catalogue Number: 12 KUT 112
Country of Manufacture: Made in England
Year of Release: 1984
Genre: Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal
Tracklist:
• Side 1:
Creeping Death – 6:36 (From the album Ride the Lightning, produced by Metallica, assisted by Flemming Rasmussen & Mark Whitaker)
• Side 2: (Garage Days Revisited)
Am I Evil? – 7:45 (Diamond Head cover – Tatler/Harris)
Blitzkrieg – 3:35 (Blitzkrieg cover – Jones/Smith/Sirotto)
Condition:
• Vinyl: Excellent to Near Mint – glossy surface, no visible scratches, plays cleanly.
• Sleeve: Very Good – light edge and corner wear, some age-related signs, artwork remains vibrant, partially in original shrink.
• Inner Sleeve: Original plain white paper sleeve included.
Dimensions & Weight:
• Approx. 31 cm x 31 cm (standard 12” LP size)
• Weight with sleeve: 250g
Features:
• Original 1984 UK first pressing on the iconic red/yellow “man with flag” Music for Nations label.
• Cover art by Alvin Petty.
• Highly sought after by collectors for its historic significance and excellent sound quality.
• Includes two legendary Metallica covers (Am I Evil? and Blitzkrieg), later featured on Garage Days Re-Revisited.
Collector’s Note:
This UK pressing is an important piece of Metallica history, released during the height of the NWOBHM influence on the band. First press copies are increasingly rare in such well-preserved condition.
Shipping & Packaging:
• Carefully packed in a protective outer sleeve and shipped in a rigid cardboard mailer.
• Vinyl will be sent outside the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits during transit.
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