Description
Offered for sale is a limited edition UK gold picture disc pressing of the 12″ EP Creeping Death by Metallica.
This 1986 pressing was limited to 3000 copies.
About this copy: This copy of Creeping Death is a 1986 UK pressing on the Music For Nations label.
The clear plastic outer sleeve is VG+ with slight discoloration from age and a small split at the bottom edge, as is common for this title.
The picture disc is M- and may be unplayed. Clean disc!
A nice copy of a scarce Metallica EP and the first copy we’ve had for sale in about five years.
Background: Released in 1986 in a limited edition of 3000 copies, Creeping Death contains the following tracks:
- Creeping Death
- Am I Evil?
- Blitzkrieg
Due to its gold appearance, this EP is usually described by sellers as being pressed on “gold vinyl,” but it’s actually a picture disc, manufactured with clear vinyl laminated over a gold insert.
Allmusic.com gave Creeping Death a 3 star review:
For those still wondering why Metallica’s 1987 Garage Days EP was dubbed “re-revisited,” here’s your answer: Along with “Creeping Death,” the classic track from their second album Ride the Lightning, this European release features Metallica’s first attempts at covering their new wave of British heavy metal heroes. Diamond Head’s “Am I Evil?” is up first, and clearly displays that band’s huge influence on Metallica’s compositional style and signature sound. Up next, an astounding version of Blitzkrieg’s namesake tune is so superior to the original (thanks in large part to the incredible musicianship) that one can truly appreciate Metallica’s position as a generation divide.
| Country of origin: | UK |
| Size: | 12″ |
| Record Label: | Music For Nations |
| Catalog Number: |
12 KUT 112 |
| Year of Release: | 1986 |
| Format: | Stereo |
| Share: |       |
