Album Info: Released on 2 February 1981, this is the second full length album by Iron Maiden. This album was their first with guitarist Adrian Smith, and their last with vocalist Paul Di'Anno
Album Description & Collectors information:This album comes with a plain black inner sleeve with NO text.
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"Killers" is the second album by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on 2 February 1981 in the UK, and 6 June 1981 in the US. The album was their first with guitarist Adrian Smith and their last with vocalist Paul Di'Anno, who was sacked after problems with his stage performance arose due to his alcohol and cocaine use. This was also the first Iron Maiden album made with veteran producer Martin Birch, who went on to produce their next eight albums before retiring after "Fear of the Dark" in 1992. The song "Wrathchild" is the only regularly played track from the album, appearing in almost all their concert tours. |
Collector's attributes: This section contains detailed information to be able to uniquely identify this particular version/release of the album IRON MAIDEN - Killers Netherlands | ||
Album back cover |
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There is NO barcode on this album |
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Original Custom Inner Sleeve: |
The original custom inner sleeve is black WITHOUT any text |
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Labels | Side One: |
Remark: Labels on this version have NO Label Code
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Side Two: |
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Matrix code / run-out grooves | Side One: |
Side One: 062-07450-A //47197-1-Y |
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Side Two:: |
Side Two::062-07450-B //47198-1-Y |
Music Genre: |
NWOBHM , British Heavy Metal |
Album Production information: The album: "IRON MAIDEN - Killers Netherlands" was produced by: Martin Birch Martin Birch Martin Birch was an English music producer and engineer who was active from the late 1960s to the early 2000s. He was born on 26th June 1948 in East Molesey, England, and began his career as a producer and engineer in the late 1960s, working with several notable British bands of the time, including Fleetwood Mac and Deep Purple.
Birch's biggest contributions to music came in the 1970s and 1980s, when he worked as a producer and engineer for several of the most influential and popular heavy metal bands of the era, including Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and most notably, Iron Maiden. He was an important figure in the development of the heavy metal genre, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important producers of heavy metal music. Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Martin Birch, Nigel Hewitt Nigel Hewitt a British Sound Engineer who has (during the 1980s) engineered vinyl albums for heavy metal bands like: Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Dio, Mammoth and others. This album was recorded at: Battery Studios, London Battery Studios London a recording studio located in London, England. Established in the late 1970s, it has been a popular destination for musicians, producers and engineers seeking a top-notch recording facility. The studio is equipped with state-of-the-art recording gear and technology, and is known for its spacious, acoustically treated rooms, which provide ideal conditions for capturing great-sounding recordings. Battery Studios has played host to a wide range of musicians and artists over the years, and has been the site of many iconic recordings. From rock and pop to Bhip-hop and electronic music, the studio has seen its share of diverse and talented musicians come through its doors. The studio is also known for its commitment to quality and its friendly and professional staff, who are dedicated to ensuring that each recording session is a success. Whether you are an up-and-coming artist or an established performer, Battery Studios provides a world-class recording experience, and the chance to capture your music in the best possible light. Album cover design: Derek Riggs Derek Riggs an English artist best known for creating the iconic artwork "Eddy" for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Born in 1958 in Portsmouth, England, Riggs showed an early talent for drawing and went on to study illustration and design.
In the late 1970s, Riggs was approached by Iron Maiden to create artwork for the band's first album, "Iron Maiden." The album's cover, which featured a zombie-like figure known as "Eddie the Head," became a defining image for the band and helped to establish their visual style. Riggs continued to create artwork for Iron Maiden throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and his distinctive and often macabre illustrations have become synonymous with the band. Album cover photography: Robert Ellis Robert Ellis a British photographer , active since the 1970s and working for several leading Music related magazines like NME (New Musical Express), Melody Maker, Kerrang, Sounds. |
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Record Label Information: |
EMI 1A 062-07450 |
Media Format: |
12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: |
1981 Netherlands |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: IRON MAIDEN - Killers Netherlands |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "IRON MAIDEN - Killers Netherlands" |
The detailed tracklist of this record "IRON MAIDEN - Killers Netherlands" is:
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"Killers" Record Label Details: EMI 1A 062-07450