What is the exact running time of Metallica's 1991 album Metallica, known as The Black Album?

Metallica's 1991 album Metallica, known as The Black Album, has an exact running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds.

That duration covers the ten songs on the standard album edition, from “Enter Sandman” through “The Struggle Within.” The record is long enough to feel expansive while still fitting comfortably within the capacity of a standard compact disc.

The timing is often confused with later anniversary editions. The 2021 remastered box set includes demos, rough mixes, live recordings, and other bonus material, so its total contents run far longer than the original album. Those expanded editions should not be used when identifying the standard running time.

The album's length also reflects its broad stylistic range. It moves from the compact, riff-driven “Enter Sandman” to the orchestral ballad “Nothing Else Matters” and the extended closer “The Struggle Within,” while maintaining a consistent production sound.