James's riffing sounds as precise and as intricate as ever, even if his more technical performance on this album comes at the expense of the untapped rage the band harnessed earlier in their career. This is also the first album without a Dave Mustaine writing credit, though his influence on the band never really went away. Songs like "Battery," "Disposable Heroes," and "Damage Inc." have the sheer intensity and energy that made their first album so great, while expanding the song structures to include more bridges and more wild guitar solos from Kirk. Because the music itself is just as strong as that of its two predecessors.
This is perhaps what saves this record from a perfect score. The production on this album is very clean, arguably sterile, and dampens the sounds of the instrumentation ever so slightly. Finally, Master of Puppets pushes the boundaries of thrash to the very border of pretentiousness, stopping just short of what would become their downfall on almost every release after. Ride the Lightning incorporated influences from Rush and Rainbow to create a more theatrical and ambitious presentation. Kill 'Em All, their first, practically invented thrash metal as a fusion of hardcore punk and speed metal. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide.Master of Puppets is the third installment in a trilogy of albums that built the thrash metal genre. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.įinally, a word on photos: Our photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. If not, you might want to question the piece.Īs to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. Frankly, if you see a 20 to 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia.
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Interested in knowing more about record awards and what makes them great to add to your collection? Subscribe to our free bi-weekly newsletter and get our 55-page MusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide free plus a 15% discount code here. The backing paper is original, complete with Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer's sticker on its' back. It is in Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. 31 years old. It is presented to Elektra Records. FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.ĭetailed Item Description: This is an official RIAA R hologram Platinum award made in 1990, making it approx.
Great collectors item for any Metallica fan.All original with manufacturer's sticker.RIAA Platinum album sales award from the "R" hologram period.Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*. While only rising to #48 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, it did well worldwide and helped to cement the group as a force. By 2012 the release had been certified 6x Multi-Platinum for 6 million sold in the U.S. The album, the group's second studio release and last to include Dave Mustaine, who would go on to form Megadeth, also was one of the last to feature bassist Cliff Burton (1962-1986). 16, 1984, the album was certified Platinum for one million copies sold on May 16, 1989. RIAA Platinum album award for Metallica's Ride The Lightning album.
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