Iron Maiden Vinyl Records – The Number of the Beast, Powerslave & Essential Metal on Vinyl

Iron Maiden are the most important band in the history of British heavy metal. Founded by bassist Steve Harris in East London in 1975, they defined the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. The arrival of vocalist Bruce Dickinson in 1981 transformed them into a global phenomenon — The Number of the Beast reached number one in the UK, and the run of albums from that record through Powerslave and Somewhere in Time is one of the finest in rock music. Run to the Hills, The Trooper, and Aces High are heavy metal standards.

Iron Maiden were a vinyl band from the start. Their albums were recorded on analogue tape with producer Martin Birch at Battery Studios, and the thick, powerful guitar tones and dynamic drumming that defined their sound were built for the format. The 2024 remastered 180g audiophile pressings — cut by Chris Bellman and pressed at Optimal Media in Germany — are among the best-sounding metal reissues available. Derek Riggs' iconic Eddie artwork, printed on gatefold sleeves, makes Maiden vinyl a visual experience too. Essential for any serious collection.

Best Iron Maiden Albums on Vinyl

The Number of the Beast (1982) The album that changed heavy metal forever. Bruce Dickinson's debut with the band, it reached number one in the UK and went gold in America with virtually no radio play. Run to the Hills and the title track are two of the most recognisable songs in rock. Produced by Martin Birch on analogue tape at Battery Studios, it is regularly listed among the greatest metal albums ever recorded.

Powerslave (1984) Iron Maiden at their most ambitious. Aces High opens the album at full throttle, and the thirteen-minute Rime of the Ancient Mariner closes it with one of the most epic compositions in metal history. The Egyptian-themed artwork is iconic, and the album's combination of speed, melody, and storytelling represents the band at the peak of their powers.

Piece of Mind (1983) The first album with drummer Nicko McBrain, and one of their tightest. The Trooper — inspired by the Charge of the Light Brigade — is among the greatest metal singles ever, and Flight of Icarus, Revelations, and Where Eagles Dare are all fan favourites. Aggressive, melodic, and brilliantly played.

Iron Maiden (1980) The debut that launched the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. With Paul Di'Anno on vocals, it is rawer and more punk-influenced than what followed. Phantom of the Opera, Running Free, and the title track announced a band with enormous ambition. The original pressing is a collector's piece, and the 180g reissue captures the debut's raw energy beautifully.

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