How long is Metallica's self-titled album, The Black Album, in its original 1991 edition?

Metallica's self-titled album, The Black Album, runs for 62 minutes and 40 seconds in its original 1991 edition.

The album contains 12 tracks, beginning with “Enter Sandman” and ending with “The Struggle Within.” Its running time reflects a full-length album built from tightly arranged songs rather than a short EP or a double album.

The record’s length can look different across formats and editions. Vinyl versions divide the tracks across four sides, while later remastered and deluxe editions add demos, live recordings, and other material. Those expanded releases should not be confused with the original studio album’s listed duration.

The Black Album’s song sequence combines major singles with album tracks such as “Holier Than Thou,” “My Friend of Misery,” and “Of Wolf and Man.” The concise official running time therefore refers to the standard 1991 program, not every recording later issued in anniversary packages.