The Call of Ktulu

~ Recording by Metallica

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • US1984-07-27
Megaforce RecordsMRI 769
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:52MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 27
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • US1984-11-19
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)60396-1, 9 60396-1
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:52MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 27
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:52MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 27
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60396-4
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:52MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Roadrunner RecordsRR 9848
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:52MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 27 P
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:54MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsCD MFN 27
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)CD 60396
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60396-2
2.4The Call of Ktulu8:52MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Music for NationsMFN 27 DM
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • JP1988-11-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25DP 5340
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • GB1989-11-13
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-1
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (BIEM/STEMRA; Made in ABCD Music, Israel)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998), Helicon Records (Israeli label), Phonogram838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-4
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (BIEM/STEMRA)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998), Phonogram838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998), Phonogram838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (Industria Argentina)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998), Phonogram838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (BIEM/STEMRA, Made in France by PRS)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998), Phonogram838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (made in Australia)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:57MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-2, 838 140-2 (24)
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide The LightningMetallicaAlbum
Metallica Inc.CDEPR 1177
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)CD 60396
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60396-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (manufactured by Olyphant)MetallicaAlbum
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60396-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (DCC Compact Classics)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2000-02-22
DCC Compact ClassicsGZS-1136
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2003-11-06
Sony Music Japan International Inc. (do not use as a label, see the annotation)SICP 476
4.4The Call of Ktulu8:52MetallicaLimited‐Edition Vinyl Box SetMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-11-23
Rhino (reissue label)R1 76156
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • CA2006-07-25
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:58MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2006-08-09
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICR-1053
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-2
2.4Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (45 RPM Series)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2008-04-15
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)424636-1
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)DP 0076
2.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaThe Metallica CollectionMetallicaAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2009-04-25
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • JP2010-09-22
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-94663
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2011-11-02
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-20223
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND004-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • US2016-04-15
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND004R-2
5.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (deluxe edition)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2016-04-15
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND004RD-1
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:52MetallicaRide the Lightning (deluxe edition)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2016-04-15
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)BLCKND004RD-1
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (Remastered 2016)MetallicaAlbum
  • XE2016-04-15
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602547885227
1.8The Call Of Ktulu (Remastered)8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (deluxe / remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • JP2016-04-15
1.8The Call of Ktulu (Remastered)8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (deluxe / remastered, Mastered for iTunes)MetallicaAlbum
  • JP2016-04-15
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • XW2016-04-15
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)[none]
1.8The Call of Ktulu (Remastered)8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (Remastered Deluxe Edition)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2016-04-15
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (deluxe edition, Metallica store)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2016-04-15
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide The Lightning (Metallica store / Remastered)MetallicaAlbum
  • US2016-04-15
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)00602547885241
1.8The Call of Ktulu (Remastered)8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (remastered)MetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:53MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • JP2018-04-13
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)UICR-1138
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:57MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
  • -2020-03-13
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.8The Call of Ktulu (remastered)8:53MetallicaRide the Lightning (deluxe / remastered)MetallicaAlbum
Blackened (Metallica’s own imprint)
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (made in France)MetallicaAlbum
Phonogram, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (BIEM/STEMRA; Made in France by PMDC)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998), Phonogram838 140-2
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:54MetallicaRide the LightningMetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-2
Promotion
1.8The Call of Ktulu8:55MetallicaRide the Lightning (1993 Australasian Tour Gold Edition)MetallicaAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)838 140-2

Relationships

engineer:Flemming Rasmussen
assistant producer:Flemming Rasmussen
Mark Whitaker
producer:Metallica
drums (drum set) [drums]:Lars Ulrich (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
electric bass guitar [bass]:Cliff Burton (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:Kirk Hammett (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:James Hetfield (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
drums (drum set) technician:Tim Sweeney (technician)
electric guitar technician:Dan Lee (technician)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Precious Metal Music (in 1984)
Blackened Recordings Inc. (copyrights holder, do not use as label!) (in 2016)
recorded at:Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
mixed at:Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/53aVMHWjpz7gB2wGtAv3lD [info]
recording of:The Call of Ktulu (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)

Related works

The Call of Ktulu

composer:Cliff Burton
James Hetfield
Dave Mustaine
Lars Ulrich
publisher:Creeping Death Music
later versions:The Call of Ktulu (S&M version)
version of:When the Hell Freezes Over