| One | |
| From the Album | ...And Justice for All |
| Released | 10th January 1989 |
| Length | 5:03 (edit) 7:23 (LP) |
| Label | Elektra (USA) Vertigo (Europe) |
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One was released as the third and final single from their fourth album ...And Justice for All. "One" was also the band's first Top 40 hit single, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is one of the band's most popular songs and has remained a permanent live staple since the release of the album, making this the most played song from the album ...And Justice for All. Like "Fade to Black", and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", the song starts off slow and clean, but as the song goes on, becomes heavier and faster, leading up to a tapping solo by Kirk Hammett, and a dual guitar section by Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield.
Tracklisting[]
Vertigo - 836 062-2[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | One | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:26 |
| 2. | For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live 5.02.1989 in Dallas, The United States) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Cliff Burton | 4:48 |
| 3. | Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live 5.02.1989 in Dallas, The United States) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett | 6:06 |
Total length: |
18:20 | ||
Vertigo - 874 066-7[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | One | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:24 |
| 2. | Seek & Destroy (Live 5.02.1989 in Dallas, The United States) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 8:42 |
Total length: |
16:06 | ||
Vertigo - METDJ 512[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | One | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:24 |
| 2. | One | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:24 |
Total length: |
14:48 | ||
Elektra - 69329[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | One | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:24 |
| 2. | The Prince (Diamond Head Cover) | Sean Harris, Brian Tatler | 4:26 |
Total length: |
11:50 | ||
Elektra - PR 8044-2[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | One (Single Version) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 5:03 |
| 2. | One | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:23 |
Total length: |
12:27 | ||
Vertigo - 874 095-1[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | One (Demo Version) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:03 |
| 2. | For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live 5.02.1989 in Dallas, The United States) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Cliff Burton | 4:48 |
| 3. | Creeping Death (Live 5.02.1989 in Dallas, The United States) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett | 8:00 |
Total length: |
19:51 | ||
Sony - 23DP 5438[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | One | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:24 |
| 2. | Breadfan (Budgie Cover) | Burke Shelley, Tony Bourge, Ray Phillips | 5:43 |
| 3. | For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live 5.02.1989 in Dallas, The United States) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Cliff Burton | 4:48 |
| 4. | Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live 5.02.1989 in Dallas, The United States) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett | 6:06 |
| 5. | One (Demo Version) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:04 |
Total length: |
31:05 | ||
Sony - XDSP 93114[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | One (Single Version) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 4:58 |
| 2. | Breadfan (Budgie Cover) | Burke Shelley, Tony Bourge, Ray Phillips | 5:44 |
Total length: |
10:42 | ||
Tracklisting[]
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Interview with Lars Ulrich (by Steve Goldmann) | 5:43 | |
| 2. | One (Video) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 7:46 |
| 3. | One (Jamming Version) | James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | 5:27 |
Total length: |
18:56 | ||
Personnel[]
- James Hetfield – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
- Kirk Hammett – Lead Guitar
- Jason Newsted – Bass, Backing Vocals
- Lars Ulrich – Drums