Iron Maiden - Live After Death (2xLP) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Iron Maiden – Live After Death
2xLP, Album, Gatefold | Capitol Records | Cat. No. SABB-12441 | US | 14 October 1985

The definitive Iron Maiden live album — recorded across two legendary runs of the World Slavery Tour 84/85: Sides 1, 2, and 3 at the Long Beach Arena, Los Angeles (March 14–17, 1985, recorded by Record Plant Mobile) and Side 4 at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (October 8–12, 1984, recorded by the Rolling Stones Mobile). Produced, engineered, and mixed by Martin Birch; lacquer cut by Wally Traugott; mastered at Capitol Records, Hollywood. Sleeve illustration by Derek Riggs (Eddie in full glory); photography by Ross Halfin. Original 1985 Capitol Jacksonville pressing in exceptional condition — complete with gatefold sleeve, original inner sleeves with lyrics and tour photos, and the 8-page World Slavery Tour 84/85 booklet.

Condition

• Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — approaching NM; minimal wear; plays exceptionally clean across all four sides
• Sleeve: Near Mint (NM or M-) — gatefold with very light storage wear
• Includes: Original inner sleeves (lyrics & tour photos) | 8-page World Slavery Tour 84/85 booklet
• Labels clean with little to no spindle wear

Tracklist

Side A — Long Beach Arena
A1a. Intro: Churchill’s Speech (1:09)
A1b. Aces High (4:07)
A2. 2 Minutes To Midnight (5:52)
A3. The Trooper (3:59)
A4. Revelations (5:59)
A5. Flight Of Icarus (3:21)

Side B — Long Beach Arena
B1. Rime Of The Ancient Mariner (13:03)
B2. Powerslave (7:06)
B3. The Number Of The Beast (4:48)

Side C — Long Beach Arena
C1. Hallowed Be Thy Name (7:17)
C2. Iron Maiden (4:11)
C3. Run To The Hills (3:52)
C4. Running Free (8:16)

Side D — Hammersmith Odeon, London
D1. Wrathchild (2:54)
D2. 22 Acacia Avenue (6:04)
D3. Children Of The Damned (4:19)
D4. Die With Your Boots On (4:51)
D5. Phantom Of The Opera (7:51)

Credits
Vocals: Bruce Dickinson
Lead & Rhythm Guitar: Adrian Smith, Dave Murray
Bass: Steve Harris
Drums: Nicko McBrain
Producer, Engineer & Mixed By: Martin Birch
Lacquer Cut By: Wally Traugott (Capitol Mastering)
Sleeve Illustration & Concept: Derek Riggs
Photography: Ross Halfin
Sleeve Design: Steve Joule
Management: Rod Smallwood

Details

• Format: 2xLP, Album, Gatefold
• Label: Capitol Records
• Catalog No.: SABB-12441
• Barcode: 0 7777-12441-1
• Country: US
• Released: 14 October 1985 (original pressing)
• Weight: 460 g
• Pressed at Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville
• Recorded: Long Beach Arena (Sides A–C) | Hammersmith Odeon (Side D)
• Recorded by: Record Plant Mobile (LA) | Rolling Stones Mobile (London)
• Mixed at Record Plant Studio A, Los Angeles, July–August 1985
• Mastered at Capitol Records, Hollywood
• Includes: Inner sleeves | 8-page World Slavery Tour booklet
• Style: Heavy Metal, Classic Metal

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