How long is Metallica's The Black Album in its original studio-album running time?
Answer
62 minutes 40 seconds
Metallica's The Black Album has an original studio-album running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds.
That length covers the album's 12 original songs, from “Enter Sandman” through “The Struggle Within.” The record is substantially longer than some earlier Metallica albums, while still presenting a tightly arranged sequence rather than a collection of extended improvisations.
Running times can vary when listeners compare editions. The original album has the standard 1991 program, while later remasters and deluxe editions add demos, live recordings, and other material. Those expanded releases are longer and should not be used when answering the original album's running-time question.
The length is also easy to mix up with other Metallica albums. Kill 'Em All runs 51:20, and Master of Puppets runs 54:52. The 62:40 figure belongs specifically to the original Metallica album.