Iron Maiden [Digipak]

Excellent album definitely worth owning this one and killers, there's great songs on here this is the 2015 remaster it sounds great for me.

Iron Maiden's self-titled first album, which also proved to be their breakthrough, is doubtlessly one of heavy metal's all-time most influential albums (with this release, Iron Maiden helped Judas Priest to plant the seeds for speed, thrash, and progressive metal.) It's also one of the finest debuts ever recorded by any band in the history of heavy metal. The band's vocals would become more memorable and expansive on later releases (especially after Bruce Dickinson replaced Paul Di'anno as singer in 1982), but musically, Iron Maiden were in top form on this 1980 album. There's just so much to enjoy on every one of these songs, and man, do they rock! They're fast, exciting, catchy, and super infectious. From front to back, this disc has palpable energy, irresistible hooks, impressive guitar work (including wailing solos) from Dave Murray and Dennis Stratton, prominent bass notes, and bouncy, toe-tapping drum beats galore! The album begins with "Prowler," which ties wah-wah guitar licks with bouncy riffs, strong bass work, and a great solo. After that, "Sanctuary" boasts a propulsive bass line (which is the main focal point of the song) and two wailing solos. "Remember Tomorrow" begins as a ballad (with restrained verses, a grumbling bass, and all kinds of guitar melodies and harmonies), but gains a great deal of momentum and speed and climaxes in a wide-open, majestically soaring and instantly memorable chorus. Next, "Running Three" is a faster number that's backed by a hooky, galloping rhythm and rhythmic, thumping drums. The record's crown jewel and fan favorite, "Phantom of the Opera" (which is an epic, multi-faceted and mostly instrumental piece that clocks in at over seven minutes long), and track seven, "Strange World," both sport a wealth of great harmonies, a catchy rhythm, and numerous fantastic, ultra-clean and melodic guitar solos. "Transylvania," a propulsive instrumental which features soaring guitar leads anchored by a beeping bass line, is another instant classic. "Strange World" is a calm, superbly atmospheric power ballad which finds Paul Di'anno showing off his impressive singing voice over twinkling guitar noise and gently tapping drums. And finally, the album wraps up with two of the fastest and catchiest tunes: "Charlotte the Harlot" and "Iron Maiden." Almost no other band has ever come close to duplicating the originality, excitement, energy, timless songwriting, power, infectious hooks, gorgeous melody, virtuosic musicianship, and all-around greatness heard on this album. Thus, "Iron Maiden" is a definite milestone on heavy metal's timeline, and a true five-star album if there ever were one. It is an absolutely essential inclusion for all heavy metal collections (and music collections in general) worldwide -- it's just one of those C.D.'s that you need to own or you will forever be un-metal!

What can I say that hasn't already been said? This is an iconic metal record and one of the greatest debut albums I've ever heard. This review is SPECIFICALLY for the latest 180 gram vinyl reissue on Sanctuary records. The remasters were done in 2015 and I believe this pressing came out this year (2021.) Let me preface this by saying I have a quality turntable with a great cartridge (Ortofon 2m Blue.) My cartridge is properly aligned, tracking force is optimal, and the turntable was properly setup at the factory. I have some records (Reissue of Black Sabbath's debut comes to mind) that play FLAWLESSLY on my turntable, free of any audible distortion. Sadly, this is not the case with this Iron Maiden pressing. This is a hot pressing, and I suspect mine was pressed off center. This is my second copy from Amazon. There is audible distortion on the vocals on "Running Free" and the inner groove distortion towards the end of "Phantom of the Opera" is noticeable and just bad, even on a great tracking needle like the Ortofon Blue. Labels really need to start being more diligent and caring about the quality of the products they put out, and their listeners. My dad has an original pressing of Maiden's second record, "Killers" which he let me borrow. It sounds flawless on my table. This reissue of Maiden's debut doesn't even come close to the quality of that original "Killers" pressing. Really disappointed to get 2 bad copies in a row of this release. I expect much more of a band like Iron Maiden, and their label.

Sounds great and new love it

very good

These stars is for the album itself and a delightful Amazon Customer support. The package arrived bent on all corners and the edges were peeled off. I expressed my disappointment and the CS resolved with full refund of the money. Though I’d have expected a replacement, guess since this was from another seller may be there were complications so Amazon decides to refund the entire money and that happens within 6 hrs. of expressing my concern. BRILLIANT!!! Amazon please keep up the service at this standard and delight us THE CUSTOMERS. Coming back to the Vinyl itself, I’m a Maiden fan so I may be biased. The recording may not have the finesse of their later releases and Maiden themselves were not happy with the production. I however love the raw sound of the album. Will Malone did not work with Maiden again. Being an amateur to LPs this is my 2nd LP and already loving the sound. I have this album on all 3 formats and I like the analog sound the MOST :)

Debuutalbum van Maiden. Di'anno favoriete zanger. Killers is nog beter, maar dit album brengt zoveel herinneringen naar boven. Goede persing. Snelle levering en perfect verpakt.

HRなんですがパンクの臭いを感じるメイデンの1stフル。AC/DCみたいに泥臭いストレートなHRではなくアレンジも複雑ですでにプログレッシブな音も出している。最高傑作だと思うが他にも最高傑作がある稀有なUKバンド。

Ein Debutalbum zum anbeten, die rohe Abmischung passt haarscharf zur Botschaft u zur Seele! Paul Di Anno (RIP) war der perfekte Sänger; für mich der absolut Beste, weil er den Ursprung von Maiden verkörperte u authentische Ehrlichkeit mit jeder Zeile u jeder Phrasierung rüberbrachte. Vor allem die ruhigeren Passagen sind nach wie vor eine Offenbarung. Und genau das ist der Unterschied zu Dickinson, der meinetwegen größere Stimmbögen singt, aber für mich (mit wenigen Ausnahmen) einen nervigen Restfaktor in seinen Darbietungen ("Air Raid") nie ganz ablegen konnte, sorry. Alles Geschmacksache, schon klar, aber die eingangs erwähnte Seele bleibt m E für Letzteren unerreicht u unerreichbar.

Beautifully sounding record, packaged and delivered safely