The Number of The Beast Picture Disc, Iron Maiden

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$400.00
Artist - Iron Maiden
Format - 12" Album Picture Disc
Genre - Heavy Metal, Rock, and Hard Rock
Year - 1982
Country - United Kingdom
Grading (record) - Near Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Near Mint

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Description

Incredible to have this to offer Iron Maiden Fans.

Rare and Hard to Find. 

Incredible Condition

EMI - 1982 - 44 Years Young

Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast (Picture Disc)

Artist: Iron Maiden

Title: The Number of the Beast

Album Type: Third Studio Album / Limited Edition Picture Disc

Original Release Date: March 22, 1982 (Standard) / Various (Picture Disc)

Label: EMI / Capitol Records

Genre: New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM)

Background & Production The Number of the Beast is the seminal album that transformed Iron Maiden into global metal icons. It marked the debut of lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson, whose operatic range and "Air Raid Siren" vocals replaced the punkier delivery of Paul Di'Anno. Produced by the legendary Martin Birch at Battery Studios in London, the recording sessions were famously plagued by strange occurrences—unexplained power outages and studio equipment behaving erratically—which only added to the album’s dark mystique. The picture disc editions of this record are among the most recognizable in the world, often featuring the iconic artwork of Derek Riggs.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a masterclass in gallop-tempo basslines, twin-guitar harmonies, and dramatic storytelling.

  • The Anthemic Singles: The title track, "The Number of the Beast," features an iconic spoken-word intro and a soaring chorus, while "Run to the Hills" became the band's first top-ten UK hit, documenting the conflict between European settlers and Native Americans.

  • Progressive Masterpiece: The closing track, "Hallowed Be Thy Name," is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal songs ever written, showcasing Steve Harris’s intricate songwriting and Dickinson's emotional vocal range.

  • Sonic Power: The interplay between guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith, backed by the thunderous rhythm section of Steve Harris and Clive Burr, defined the "Golden Era" sound of the NWOBHM.

Legacy & Collector Notes This album reached #1 on the UK Albums Chart and solidified Iron Maiden's place in the pantheon of rock history. The Picture Disc version is a "holy grail" for many collectors, prized for its visual impact. Because picture discs are manufactured with a layer of printed paper between clear vinyl, they are often sought after more as display pieces and historical artifacts than for audiophile playback. Original 1980s EMI or Capitol picture discs, or the 40th-anniversary reissues, remain some of the fastest-moving items in any Shopify store catering to the metal community.

  • eywords: Iron Maiden, The Number of the Beast, Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Picture Disc, EMI Records, 1982 Vinyl, NWOBHM, Heavy Metal, Derek Riggs.

  • Collection Ideas: Heavy Metal Grails, Limited Edition Picture Discs, Essential NWOBHM, 80s Metal Classics.

  • Related Artists: Judas Priest, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Saxon, Dio.

 
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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