Iron Maiden: Killers LP

Iron Maiden will follow-up the 2012/13 vinyl picture disc reissues of their groundbreaking first eight records, which spanned the 1980s, with brand new pressings of the albums on heavyweight 180g black vinyl. The albums will be cut from the original analogue master tapes and packaged in identical artwork to the initial 1980’s releases. The records will be released chronologically across a two month period starting October 2014 with the first 3 albums Iron Maiden, Killers and The Number Of The Beast. 

 

In conjunction with these premium album releases, a strictly limited one-off run of the 7” singles from each respective album will be made available. These highly collectable black vinyl singles will be cut from the original analogue master tapes. Released in replica artwork packaging, they are sure to become a must-have item for fans, collectors and anyone who missed out first time round.

 

Originally released in 1981, Killers is Iron Maiden's second album and follow-up to their self-titled 1980 debut. Produced by Martin Birch who produced the band's next eight albums, Killers is Iron Maiden's first with guitarist Adrian Smith and their last with Paul Di'Anno who would be subsequently replaced by Bruce Dickinson. Comprised of material written prior to their debut, the 10-song set is anchored by the concert favorite "Wrathchild" and lead single "Purgatory," which helped the album climb to #12 on the British charts.

 

The release of these high quality, black vinyl records offers optimum choice to fans who would like to own a piece of Iron Maiden’s authentic 1980’s vinyl sound, or for those simply wanting to rediscover this much loved, iconic format. Coupled with the end of the Maiden England World Tour which began in North America in 2012 and finished in July 2014 at Knebworth Park’s Sonisphere Festival, this now completes Maiden’s 1980’s touring and catalogue reissues cycle, so the band is free to focus on their dynamic future plans.