IRON MAIDEN -THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST LP -BEAUT & SCARCE
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I OFFER FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE THIS
SCARCE ALBUM OF
IRON MAIDEN
THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST
Known for such powerful hits as "Two Minutes to Midnight" and "The Trooper," Iron Maiden were and are one of the most influential bands of the heavy metal genre. The often-imitated band existed for over 30 years, pumping out wild rock similar to Judas Priest. Iron Maiden have always been an underground attraction; although failing to ever obtain any real media attention in the U.S. (critics claimed them to be Satanists due to their dark musical themes and their use of grim mascot "Eddie"), they still became well known throughout the world and have remained consistently popular throughout their career. Iron Maiden were one of the first groups to be classified as "British metal," and, along with Black Sabbath and a host of other bands, set the rock scene for the '80s.
Iron Maiden were first formed in 1976 by bassist Steve Harris, who would soon join up with rhythm guitarist Tony Parsons, drummer Doug Sampson, and vocalist Paul DiÁnno. Before finally obtaining a record deal, the group played in local areas throughout the '70s, receiving a fair amount of London airplay. Parsons replaced Dennis Stratton, and the band made its record debut in 1980 with the self-titled Iron Maiden album. Although the release was recorded in a hurry, it was nonetheless a hit in the U.K. due to the single "Running Free." The 1981 follow-up, Killers, displayed a harder approach to their music than before, and also saw the replacement of Stratton with Adrian Smith. Due to his uncontrollable alcohol addiction, DiÁnno was forced to part company with the group and would soon be replaced with vocalist Bruce Dickinson in 1982 for the band's groundbreaking Number of the Beast. This album, boasting such songs as the title track and "Hallowed Be Thy Name," would come to be known as one of the greatest rock recordings of all time. Since the unexpected worldwide success of Beast made Iron Maiden international rock superstars, they changed very little of their style for their next album, Piece of Mind. They undertook two major tours before recording 1983's Powerslave, which would go on to be another cult hit. The product of Powerslave's 11-month tour was 1985's Live After Death, a double live album that featured all of their biggest hit singles.
AN AUST ISSUE ON EMI LABEL RELEASED IN 1982 - EMC-3400
THE UNLAMINATED SLEEVE LOOKS REALLY LOVELY. THE OPENING EDGE AND THE SEAMS ARE CLEAN AND SHARP. THERE ARE SOME VERY LIGHT CREASES IN THE SPINE. THERE IS A LITTLE LIGHT SHELF WEAR ON THE CORNERS AND THERE IS A SMALL RETAIL STICKER ON THE BACK.
THE SHINY VINYL IS BEAUTIFUL - JUST A FEW VERY LIGHT MARKS
PLAYS LIKE IT LOOKS - BEAUTIFUL - LOUD AND CLEAN.
THE LABELS ARE BEAUT TOO - ONE OR TWO LIGHT SPINDLE MARKS - NO WRITING - NO STICKERS.
THE PAPER INNER SLEEVE IS GREAT - THERE IS A SERIES OF FILM STRIP PHOTOS OF THE BAND MEMBERS AND THE LYRICS OF ALL THE SONGS. THERE IS A VERY SMALL AREA OF LIGHT STAIN SPOTS THAT DOES NOT AFFECT THE READING OF THE LYRICS.
TRACKS ARE:
INVADERS == CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED == THE PRISONER == 22. ACACIA AVENUE == THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST == RUN TO THE HILLS == GANGLAND == HALLOWED BE THY NAME.
VERY HARD TO FIND A COPY OF THIS
SCARCE ALBUM
IN ANY CONDITION
THIS ONE HAS A REALLY LOVELY SLEEVE AND THE SHINY VINYL PLAYS BEAUTIFUL.
HAPPY BIDDING MAIDEN FANS
ALL RECORDS COME IN NEW DUST COVERS AND ARE SECURLY PACKED IN SPECIAL MAILERS WITH NEW BUBBLE WRAP FOR EXTRA PROTECTION DURING TRANSIT.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR UNINSURED ITEMS THAT ARE LOST OR DAMAGED IN THE POST
INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
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