^{Most fans know that the album is referred to as “the Black Album”  because of its packaging.}

Metallica played METALLICA  (The Black Album)  in its entirety during the 2012 EUROPEAN BLACK ALBUM TOUR.  2020, the album was ranked number 235 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.  In December 2019, Metallica became the fourth release in American history to enter the 550-week milestone on the Billboard 200. It also became the second longest-charting traditional title in history, and the second to spend 550 weeks on the album charts.

Without any due consideration of any statistical record-keeping of only U.S. sales,  it is estimated  and confirmed by numerous sources that Metallica’s “Black”  Album has sold more than 31-Million copies worldwide on physical media and continues to sell an average of 5,000 copies each week.

This album was designed and made by Mr. Kenneth A. Kittinger,  well known as the Premier awards maker on Music Row in Nashville.  "SEARCH"  (Ken Kittinger Gold Records)  for more information on him.     

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