Today I’m in Toronto with Tbone as to see Maiden live on the “Legacy of the Beast Tour” as Tbone has been hearing me talk endlessly about these guys for the last 41 years so its only fitting that he can see the Maiden show and experience the greatness of IRON MAIDEN live!
Iron Maiden back in 2012 toured the world recreating there 1988 masterpiece “Seventh Son of A Seventh Son” and in doing so released on all formats that same year the full show from Dec ’88 that was recorded in Birmingham England.
Released on double vinyl, “Maiden England” has gotten the proper release it so deserves.
For starters look at that set list from 1988. One of the best ever if you were to ask me. ( “Run To The Hills”, “Running Free”, “Sanctuary”were the added bonus track to the 2012 release but were left off the original back in ’88).
Great back cover pic as well.
I will add that at times “Seventh Son” is my favourite Maiden album but at times I can flip flop with about six to seven other Maiden albums for that distinction.
Love hearing “The Prisoner,” “Still Life”, “Die With Your Boots On”, “Killers”. Frigg, its all classic Maiden.
Double gatefold of course…
Now check out below the actual artwork on the vinyl itself below…
I grabbed this for $40 at the Record Fair I went too last month and yes it was money well spent. The seller said he cracked the record open as he didn’t realize it was a double picture record set and not black vinyl.
For myself ….
Total Score…
deKe’s Vinyl Score Rating- 10/10 (the songs and packaging of Maiden England are top notch)
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Dude! This is beautiful. I love the picture disc. Really cool grab. And the concert is tonight…I was thinking it was last night. Either way…have fun…even though it looks like you already are!
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It is a real cool looking vinyl set thats for sure…
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wow look at those vinyls!. great review. a band I’d like to see live as well. Tbone going to guest post?;)
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Tbone guest post? He’s gotta sober up first hahahahaha
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I bought this at HMV on VHS/CD, UK import, and then I have a third party company convert the UK VHS to North American format. That’s dedication!
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Sure is. Killer record and packaging but when it comes to these guys they have always ruled in the packaging and presentaton dept.
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The only exception being Live At Donington. I almost returned it because mine was missing the booklet. Turns out there WAS no booklet.
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It was more of an bootleg looking type deal. I admit I was fooled too as Maiden always went all out with the packaging than there was zip on that one
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That is an awesome record. I was very happy to see this set re-created in 2013. Have fun tonight, should be amazing!
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I caught them back in 2012 as well as they always bring it.
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Long(er) live Iron Maiden!!
I am painfully envious, yet happy for you. Their shows are amazing! There is no lack of energy upon the stage as they age! Saw them in 2014 (I believe) with Alice Cooper. I brought my Bic lighter. : ) They are one of the very best of the best!
I did not know those albums existed!!! Thank you for sharing them. Up the Irons
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Thanks. There is a ton of new discovery in the Maiden albums after the year 2000 when Bruce returned.
Enjoy discovering!
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Those live shots are awesome, dude! Also, I hope you and T-Bone had a great time at the show!
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It was killer! We had a blast…
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I’m glad to hear that! How was the setlist?
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Wonderful Deke. The art is truly excellent on this one too. Seventh Son was such a great era for the band too.
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You’re right its a huge album and tour. Classic era for sure …
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That’s a lovely thing! Man I feel bad I missed you. Worse, I’ll be in the city this weekend for another meet-up. Gah! GAH! I hope the show was excellent… silly me, of course it was.
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Next time dude. Hopefully sooner than later Have a good weekend dude
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Yeah this was shite timing all around. I even had to turn down shifts this weekend (as the new guy) otherwise I’ll never get out of town!
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Mr Jon Snow summed it all up.
The album packaging and art is beautiful
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Cannot go wrong with maiden on vinyl.
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Now, this is worth $40! lol
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For sure. I saw..I scored!
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