Metallica - Wherever I May Roam (Vinyl 12" | UK & EU Original | 1992)

Metallica – Wherever I May Roam is the fourth single from the album Metallica (1991, the “Black Album”), here as a 12" maxi on Vertigo (cat. no. 510 022-1). The song was written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, recorded in April 1991 at One on One Studio in Los Angeles and produced by Bob Rock with Hetfield and Ulrich. The single was released in October 1992 and reached No. 25 in the UK charts. This copy is the 1992 UK and EU original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo 510 022-1
• Format: Vinyl 12", Maxi-Single
• Pressing: UK & EU original
• Country: UK & Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1992
• Genre: Heavy Metal

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (minimal sticker rip off)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Tracks (international single)

1. Wherever I May Roam
2. Fade To Black (live)
3. Wherever I May Roam (demo)

Personnel

Metallica: James Hetfield (vocals, rhythm guitar), Kirk Hammett (lead guitar), Jason Newsted (bass), Lars Ulrich (drums).

Production: Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich. Music: Hetfield/Ulrich, lyrics: Hetfield.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 12" edition of the single, released by Vertigo for the UK and Europe in 1992.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that hardly affect the overall impression. A sticker was removed from the sleeve and a tiny bit of paper came off with it. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where does the song come from?
Wherever I May Roam appears on the 1991 album Metallica. The band had already recorded a demo of it at Lars Ulrich's home studio on August 13, 1990.

Do you have more Metallica records?
Yes, for example the album Metallica – Metallica as well as Metallica – Ride The Lightning and Metallica – Load. More titles are in our Metal collection.