IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled 12" Vinyl LP Album

- FAME Records, Holland and Germany Release

This release of Iron Maiden's first official full length album, has the Fame-logo printed on the right hand side of the front cover, just below the "white" moon.

Maiden's March Across Europe: The FAME Vinyl That Ignited a Continent
Album Description:

In the smoldering embers of the 70s, a new beast was stirring, a British behemoth forged in the fires of punk and heavy metal. Iron Maiden, their very name a battle cry, unleashed their self-titled debut not just upon their homeland, but across the channel, onto the unsuspecting shores of mainland Europe.

The FAME Records pressing, bearing their logo like a brand beneath Eddie's haunting visage, is more than a mere artifact. It's a sonic snapshot of a cultural invasion, a testament to how raw power transcends borders and language. Germany and the Netherlands, steeped in their own musical traditions, were about to be rocked by a force as relentless as a Viking raid.

This was no polite introduction. Produced by Will Malone, forged in the crucible of Kingsway and Morgan Studios, this album was a defiant roar against the bland backdrop of the era. Punk had sneered, but Maiden brought muscle and melody back to rebellion. The European audience, perhaps lulled by prog rock's complexities, was met with Steve Harris's galloping basslines, a rhythm section tight as a clenched fist.

Dave Murray and Dennis Stratton, twin guitar heroes in the making, unleashed a whirlwind of riffs, both intricate and aggressive. Paul Di'Anno, no soaring tenor, but a streetwise brawler of a vocalist, spat lyrics of darkness, history, and fantasy. This wasn't escapism, it was a head-on collision with reality, a mirror reflecting society's underbelly.

The FAME release, though identical in track listing to its British counterpart, became a cultural touchstone. It wasn't just the music, it was the context. European fans, hungry for something fresh, found in Maiden a kindred spirit. The vinyl grooves weren't just carrying songs, they were carrying a movement, a new wave of British heavy metal poised to conquer the world.

Collectors information:

This album "IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled (Fame)" includes the original custom Fame inner sleeve.

"Iron Maiden", released on 14 April 1980, is the debut album by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released by EMI in the UK, reaching number 4 in the UK charts, and a few months later in the U.S., originally on Harvest/Capitol Records and subsequently Sanctuary Records/Columbia Records.

 

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal / NWOBHM  

Album Production information:

The album: "IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled (Fame)" was produced by: Will Malone

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Martin Levan.

This album was recorded at: Kingsway Studios, Morgan Studios London.

Album Front cover design: Derek Riggs

Discover the man behind the monster: Derek Riggs, the artist who brought Iron Maiden's Eddie to life. Explore his artistic journey beyond heavy metal. Read it Here

Album cover photography: Terry Walker and Yuka Fujii  

Record Label & Catalognr:

Fame - 1C 038 1575481

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1985 Europe
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Paul Di'Anno

    Follow the tumultuous journey of Paul Di'Anno (1958-2024), the fiery frontman who shaped Iron Maiden's early sound. From metal glory to personal struggles, his story is one of passion, rebellion, and resilience. Read it Here

  • Steve Harris

    Discover the man behind Iron Maiden's galloping basslines and epic anthems. From football dreams to heavy metal legend, Steve Harris's journey is as captivating as his music. Read it Here

  • Dennis Stratton
  • Dave Murray

    Explore the life and musical journey of Dave Murray, a guitar virtuoso who shaped the sound of Iron Maiden and left an indelible mark on heavy metal. Read it Here

  • Clive Burr

    From East End kid to Iron Maiden's rhythmic engine, Clive Burr pounded his way into metal history. A whirlwind career, cut short by tragedy, but his thunderous legacy lives on. Read it Here

Complete Track-listing of the album "IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame"

The detailed tracklist of this record "IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Prowler
  2. Remember Tomorrow
  3. Running Free
  4. Phantom of the Opera
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Transylvania
  2. Strange World
  3. Charlotte the Harlot
  4. IRON MAIDEN

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Photo Of The Back Cover IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame Germany 12" LP ALBUM VINYL

 

IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame Germany 12" LP ALBUM VINYL  back cover

First Photo Of Custom Inner Sleeve IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame Germany 12" LP ALBUM VINYL

Original FAME Custom Inner Sleeve, Black and White Colour with Red Letting

Original FAME Custom Inner Sleeve, Black and White Colour with Red Letting

Second Photo Of Custom Inner Sleeve IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame Germany 12" LP ALBUM VINYL

Original FAME Custom Inner Sleeve, Black and White Colour with Red Letting

Original FAME Custom Inner Sleeve, Black and White Colour with Red Letting

Close up of record's label IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame Germany 12" LP ALBUM VINYL Side One

"Iron Maiden ( self-titled )" Record Label Details: Yellow Colour EMI 1C 038-15 7548 , LC 0542, DMM, Boxed GEMA, Unboxed STEMRA ℗ 1980 Sound Copyright

"Iron Maiden ( self-titled )" Record Label Details: Yellow Colour EMI 1C 038-15 7548 , LC 0542, DMM, Boxed GEMA, Unboxed STEMRA ℗ 1980 Sound Copyright

Close up of record's label IRON MAIDEN - Self-Titled Fame Germany 12" LP ALBUM VINYL Side Two

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