How long is Metallica’s The Black Album according to its listed running time?

Metallica’s The Black Album has a listed running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds. That duration covers the twelve tracks on the standard 1991 album.

The record’s length reflects a balance between compact songs and more extended arrangements. “Enter Sandman” opens the album, while “Nothing Else Matters” provides a slower, orchestral-leaning centerpiece. Several other songs run for five minutes or longer, giving the album a substantial playing time without making it a double album.

Running times are often confused because Metallica’s earlier records had different lengths. Kill ’Em All is listed at 51 minutes and 20 seconds, while ...And Justice for All is listed at 65 minutes and 24 seconds. These figures belong to different albums in the band’s catalog.

Reissues and deluxe editions can have much longer durations because they add demos, live performances, and alternative mixes. The 62:40 figure refers specifically to the standard album as originally presented, not to expanded anniversary editions.