RARE Sealed 2010 180gm 2LP 45rpm Test Pressing With Record Technology Sheet Sealed Under The Outer Baggy. Dated May 10 2010. Might be the only pressing available. "Kill 'Em All" is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released on July 25, 1983, by Megaforce Records. The album is often credited with ushering in the thrash metal genre, characterized by its fast tempos, complex guitar riffs, and aggressive musicianship. Notable tracks include "Hit the Lights," "The Four Horsemen," and "Seek & Destroy." With James Hetfield on vocals and rhythm guitar, Lars Ulrich on drums, Kirk Hammett on lead guitar, and Cliff Burton on bass, the album laid the groundwork for Metallica's influential career in heavy metal. The raw production quality and visceral energy captured on the vinyl reflect the band's youthful spirit and the burgeoning thrash metal movement of the early 1980s. The album was initially intended to be titled "Metal Up Your Ass," but the band and their management opted for a less provocative name after concerns from distributors. Despite its modest commercial beginnings, "Kill 'Em All" has since been lauded for its influence and is regarded as a cornerstone of Metallica's discography. The album's relentless energy, technical prowess, and raw sound continue to resonate with fans and musicians alike, solidifying its status as a seminal work in the history of metal music.