How long is the standard studio version of Metallica’s 1991 album Metallica?
Answer
62 minutes 40 seconds
The standard studio version of Metallica’s 1991 album Metallica runs for 62 minutes and 40 seconds.
That duration covers the original 12-track album, from Enter Sandman through My Friend of Misery. The record’s running time reflects a full-length compact-disc program while still fitting on the original vinyl configuration, whose tracks were divided across four sides.
The album was released in multiple physical formats, and later deluxe editions contain substantially more material. The 2021 30th-anniversary box set includes remastered album tracks, live recordings, demos, interviews, and video content, so its total contents should not be confused with the standard album length.
The number is also distinct from the running times of individual songs. For example, Nothing Else Matters lasts 6:28, while other tracks are considerably shorter. The 62:40 figure identifies the complete original studio sequence.