How long is Metallica’s standard The Black Album?

Metallica’s standard The Black Album has a total running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds.

That length covers the album’s 12-track original sequence, beginning with “Enter Sandman” and ending with “The Struggle Within.” The record is long enough to fill much of a compact disc while still presenting comparatively direct songs compared with some of the extended arrangements on ...And Justice for All.

The running time is associated with the original 1991 album configuration. Later editions, digital releases, and anniversary packages can contain bonus tracks, demos, live recordings, or alternate mixes, so their total playing time may be different.

The Black Album’s length is also part of its historical context. In the early 1990s, albums were still commonly experienced as complete physical sequences, and Metallica’s carefully ordered set balanced fast heavy songs, mid-tempo material, an instrumental, and a power ballad.