Metallica – Master Of Puppets 1986 Elektra – E1 60439, Elektra – 9 E1-60439 LP, Album, Club Edition

Metallica – Master Of Puppets 1986 Elektra – E1 60439, Elektra – 9 E1-60439 LP, Album, Club Edition. RARE!
**1986 Original 1986 Elektra Club Edition**

Catalog number appears on the labels.
Catalog number appears on the spine.
No barcode on sleeve.

**This LP has the typo on labels: "Produed" instead of "Produced"**

Visually Graded:
Cover: Strong VG++ NM
Inner Sleeve: VG++ NM
Record: VG++ NM 
Elektra – E1 60439, Elektra – 9 E1-60439 LP

Metallica – Master of Puppets (1986) | OG 1986 Elektra Club Edition | E1 60439 / 9 E1-60439 | No Barcode | “Produed” Label Misprint | RARE

Collector Summary

Original 1986 Elektra Club Edition of Master of Puppets, one of the most collectible versions of Metallica’s most influential album. Released under catalog numbers E1 60439 and 9 E1-60439, this early club pressing features several key first-issue identifiers: no barcode, era-correct Elektra artwork, and the famous label typo “Produed” instead of “Produced.” Considered a true first-year variant, this edition has become one of the hardest early U.S. pressings to source in clean condition.

Key Features

• 1986 Original Elektra Club Edition

• Catalog numbers: E1 60439 / 9 E1-60439

• No barcode on the jacket

• Includes rare label typo: “Produed” misprint

• Early U.S. club pressing (first-year issue)

• Heavy 80s Elektra jacket stock

• Essential collectible edition of Metallica’s most iconic album

• Increasing demand among thrash and Metallica completists

Description

Released in 1986, Master of Puppets is widely considered Metallica’s greatest studio album and one of the most important metal records ever recorded. This OG club edition, pressed the same year as the standard retail U.S. first presses, offers several unique identifiers that distinguish it from later reissues.

This copy uses the original Elektra artwork, early U.S. vinyl weight, and has no barcode, confirming its 1986 origin. One of the most notable collector details is the misspelling on the label: “Produed” instead of “Produced,” a documented and highly sought-after misprint specific to certain club pressings.

Collectors value this edition for its rarity, its authentic first-year production characteristics, and its place in Metallica’s most legendary era. As early Metallica pressings continue to surge in value, club editions with confirmed 1986 traits have become prime targets for serious collectors.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1986 Elektra Club Press – E1 60439 / 9 E1-60439)

• Catalog #: E1 60439 (labels)

• Catalog #: 9 E1-60439 (spine)

• NO barcode on sleeve (first-year jacket)

• Elektra 1986 label artwork

• Label typo: “Produed by Metallica…”

• Correct club-edition font spacing & layout

• 1986 copyright block

• U.S. club-pressing jacket stock & printing

• No modern “remastered” or reissue notes

• No Columbia House or BMG markings

These details verify this as a true 1986 Elektra Club First Press, not a later repress.

Great For

• Metallica collectors

• Thrash metal vinyl enthusiasts

• Misprint collectors

• Elektra Records collectors

• Anyone building a top-tier 80s metal archive

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We conservatively grade our records.
Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.