On what date was Metallica's “Enter Sandman” released as a single?

Metallica released “Enter Sandman” as a single on July 29, 1991.

The release arrived shortly before the album Metallica, which was issued on August 12, 1991. As the lead single, “Enter Sandman” gave listeners their first major preview of the album's streamlined, powerful sound.

The song became one of Metallica's signature recordings. It reached number 16 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

The single date is distinct from both the album's release date and the dates of later singles. “The Unforgiven” followed on October 28, 1991, while “Nothing Else Matters” arrived in 1992.