Album
The Number Of The Beast
1982 · Rock
130 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Number Of The Beast is a Metal album by Iron Maiden, originally released in 1982. On Gatefold: 519 pressings tracked, owned by 130 collectors.
About
Original lead singer Paul Di’Anno left Iron Maiden after their 1981 world tour. His replacement—Bruce Dickinson—proved more than up for the job. Bassist and chief songwriter Steve Harris caught lightning in a bottle with a collection of tunes that became cornerstones of the Maiden catalog. There isn’t a weak song here. The title track and “Run to the Hills” are crowd-pleasers while “Children of the Damned,” “The Prisoner,” and “Hallowed Be Thy Name” are exemplary displays of the group’s instrumental prowess, its uncanny knack for writing accessible riffs, and a perfect launchpad for Dickinson’s commanding operatic vocal style.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Invaders3:20
- A2Children Of The Damned4:34
- A3The Prisoner5:34
- A422, Acacia Avenue6:34
Side B
- B1The Number Of The Beast4:25
- B2Run To The Hills3:50
- B3Gangland3:46
- B4Hallowed Be Thy Name7:08
Sound DNA
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
- distorted
- aggressive
- occult
Originally released on 22 March 1982 in the United Kingdom by EMI Records
The recording and mixing of the album had to be completed in only five weeks.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Adrian SmithELECTRIC GUITAR GUITAR GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
- Bruce DickinsonLEAD VOCALS PERFORMER, VOCALS VOCALS
- Clive BurrDRUM DRUMS PERFORMER, DRUMS
- Dave MurrayELECTRIC GUITAR GUITAR GUITAR, LEAD GUITAR
- Nicko McBrainDRUMS
- Steve HarrisBASS BASS CLARINET BASS GUITAR
130 collectors on Gatefold own this · 519 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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