Orion

~ Recording by Metallica

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • US1986-03-03
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60439-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • GB1986-04-11
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.7Orion8:23MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1986-05-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)28AP 3169
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • CA1986-06-01
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)CD 60439
1.7Orion8:12MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)60439-2, 9 60439-2
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1986-08-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)32DP 448
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for Nations2320
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Roadrunner RecordsRR 9717
2.3Orion8:23MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 60 DM
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCDMFN 60
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1988-09-30
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25DP 5234
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ with sticker)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • GB1989-01-11
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60439-2
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838-141-1
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Sound-PolSPB CD 026
1.7Orion?:??MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-4
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
PolyGram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion (instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2, 838 141-2 (24)
1.7Orion (instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Popron Music, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)50 107 2
1.7Orion (Instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Teal Trutone MusicSTARCD 5921
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (1993 Australasian tour gold edition)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion (Instrumental)8:28MetallicaMaster of Puppets (1995 remaster)MetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60439-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion8:29MetallicaMaster of Puppets (DCC Compact Classics)MetallicaAlbum
  • US1999-07-13
DCC Compact ClassicsGZS-1133
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2003-11-06
Sony Music Japan International Inc. (do not use as a label, see the annotation)SICP 477
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • CA2006-07-25
1.7Orion (instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2006-08-09
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICR-1054
1.7Orion (instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-9
3.7Orion8:28MetallicaThe Metallica CollectionMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2009-04-25
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2009-06-24
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-91453
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2010-09-22
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-94664
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2011-11-02
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-20224
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005-2
1.7Orion (instrumental)8:25MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602547242952, BLCKND005-1
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Metallica store / Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XE2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • GB2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-3
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered deluxe version)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (deluxe edition)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-1
4.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (deluxe edition)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-1
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005R-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • XE2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602557382594, BLCKND005R-1
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
1.7Orion (remastered)8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (deluxe box set)MetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (remastered deluxe version)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2017-11-10
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND005RD-DIGITAL
1.7Orion (instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (2016 Remaster)MetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • XW2017
  • -2020-03-20
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2018-04-13
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICR-1139
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (limited edition, reissue, remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • JP2023-04-14
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICY-80302
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 ::: ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCDMFN 60
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ and mould hub MPO FRANCE 02 COMPACT DISC)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of Puppets (PDO Germany reissue)MetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)60439-2, 9 60439-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602567048305, BLCKND005R-2
1.7Orion (instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (reissue, repress, Made in Germany by EDC)MetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion (Instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (Made in France by PRS)MetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 141-2
1.7Orion (instrumental)8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 :· ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ without sticker printed in France)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ without sticker printed in England)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CD MFN 60 MPO 01 @ clear outer ring)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60, CDMFN 60
1.7Orion8:27MetallicaMaster of Puppets (CDMFN 60 MASTERED BY NIMBUS)MetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 60
Bootleg
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of Puppets (unofficial remaster)MetallicaAlbum
  • -2007
2.13Orion8:26MetallicaGreatest Hits Part IMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark (Russian bootleg production)20354-1/2
2.13Orion8:26MetallicaGreatest Hits Part I & Part IIMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark (Russian bootleg production)
3.4Orion8:23MetallicaGuitar Hero: Metallica - Original Game Soundtrack (content ripped from game CD)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XW2009-03-29
Activision (Video game publisher)
2.9Orion (instrumental)8:26MetallicaBest BalladsMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Invisible Halahup
1.7Orion8:28MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallicaAlbum
Invisible Halahup, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)[none]
(unknown)
2.9Orion (instrumental)8:26MetallicaThe Best BalladsMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
Real Records (Russian rock & pop-rock)RR880 88-2

Relationships

engineer:Flemming Rasmussen
producer:Metallica
Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:Mark Wilczak
mixer:Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986)
Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
sampled by:The Number Song by DJ Shadow (US hip hop producer, DJ & instrumentalist)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/2HD5BWFthrNf2uFyEhi53d [info]
recording of:Orion (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)

Related works

Orion

composer:Cliff Burton
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
publisher:Creeping Death Music
arrangements:Orion (for chamber ensemble, van Prooijen)