Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden (LP) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden
LP, Album, Reissue | Capitol Records | Cat. No. ST-12094 | US | c. 1983

The debut album that launched one of heavy metal’s greatest careers — Iron Maiden (1980) introduced the world to Steve Harris’s galloping bass, Paul Di’Anno’s raw vocals, and the twin-guitar attack of Dave Murray and Dennis Stratton. Eight tracks of foundational NWOBHM: Prowler, Remember Tomorrow, Running Free, Phantom Of The Opera (7:02), Strange World, Charlotte The Harlot, the title track, and the bonus track Sanctuary. US Capitol reissue with rainbow Capitol labels; Winchester pressing with “MASTERED BY CAPITOL” stamp; lacquer cut by Gene Thompson. Note: the original 1980 release date is printed on the labels, but this pressing was made c. 1983 when Capitol reissued the album with the same catalog number and rainbow labels. Track A1 duration misprinted as 4:09 on labels (correct: 3:56).

Condition

• Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — light surface wear
• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — minor edge and storage wear; solid structure
• Labels clean with light spindle marks

Tracklist

Side A
A1. Prowler (3:56)
A2. Remember Tomorrow (5:30)
A3. Running Free (3:22)
A4. Phantom Of The Opera (7:02)

Side B
B1. Transylvania (4:09)
B2. Strange World (5:43)
B3. Sanctuary (3:19) — bonus track
B4. Charlotte The Harlot (4:14)
B5. Iron Maiden (3:43)

Credits
Lacquer Cut By: Gene Thompson (Capitol Mastering)

Details

• Format: LP, Album, Reissue
• Label: Capitol Records (rainbow labels)
• Catalog No.: ST-12094
• Barcode: 7777 12094 1
• Country: US
• Originally released: 1980 | This pressing: c. 1983
• Weight: 230 g
• Pressed at Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester
• “MASTERED BY CAPITOL” stamp in runouts | Etched runouts
• Note: 1980 date printed on labels; pressing is c. 1983 Capitol reissue
• Note: Track A1 (Prowler) misprinted as 4:09 on labels; correct duration is 3:56
• Matrix A: ST-1-12094 G-S MASTERED BY CAPITOL
• Matrix B: ST-2-12094 G-Z gene MASTERED BY CAPITOL
• Style: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, NWOBHM

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As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.