IRON MAIDEN - Take Your Mummy On The Road Vol. II 12" Vinyl LP AlBUM

- Pressed on Green Vinyl

Album cover of Iron Maiden – Take Your Mummy on the Road Vol. II. The artwork features Eddie, Iron Maiden’s undead mascot, dressed as a mummy with a samurai twist, wielding a bloodied katana. He stands menacingly in a dark, foggy battlefield with lightning illuminating the scene. A Japanese pagoda looms in the background, surrounded by spears and fallen warriors. A wooden sign on the right reads Take Your Mummy on the Road Vol. II. The Iron Maiden logo is displayed at the top with Japanese text below it, translating to “Iron Maiden.” The cover exudes a dark, horror-fantasy aesthetic with a heavy metal intensity.

Recorded on 15 February 2008 during Iron Maiden’s Somewhere Back in Time World Tour, Take Your Mummy on the Road Vol. II captures the band’s electrifying live performance at Pacifico Yokohama, Japan. This rare, unofficial green vinyl pressing immortalizes a night filled with NWOBHM anthems, as Maiden delivered a setlist packed with their legendary ’80s classics to a roaring Japanese crowd.

Powerslave to the Land of the Rising Sun: An Unofficial Legacy in Emerald Hues
Album Description:

Hark, metal brethren, and gather 'round the hearth of vinyl lore, for a tale unfolds of a sonic journey captured on emerald wax.

In the depths of the 21st century, amidst a renaissance of vinyl worship, whispers echoed through the hallowed halls of metal fandom of a treasure unearthed: "Take Your Mummy On The Road Vol. II," an unofficial live testament to Iron Maiden's might, pressed on a verdant disc. This sonic artifact bore witness to a momentous night in the Land of the Rising Sun, a performance echoing with the raw power and timeless energy that defined the band's illustrious career.

The year was 2008, and Iron Maiden embarked on their "Somewhere Back in Time World Tour," a celebration of their iconic 80s catalog. On February 15th, the legendary Pacifico Yokohama witnessed a sonic storm as the band unleashed a setlist brimming with anthems from their golden era. This unofficial pressing encapsulates that very night, a snapshot in time of a band at the peak of their prowess.

The emerald vinyl serves as a vessel for a sonic voyage through the annals of heavy metal history. From the galloping riffs of "Powerslave" to the anthemic chorus of "Heaven Can Wait," the album captures the essence of Iron Maiden's signature sound. The music is a tapestry of intricate melodies, soaring vocals, and thunderous rhythms, a testament to the band's musical virtuosity.

This unofficial release, a testament to the unwavering devotion of Iron Maiden's legions of fans, sparked both excitement and controversy. While purists debated its legitimacy, the emerald pressing became a coveted artifact for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The controversy surrounding its unofficial status only fueled the mystique surrounding this vinyl treasure.

The production team behind this vinyl release remains shrouded in mystery, a testament to the underground nature of the project. The recording studio, Pacifico Yokohama, served as the crucible for this sonic alchemy, capturing the raw energy of the performance with impeccable clarity. Up the Irons!

Collectors information:

This album "IRON MAIDEN - Take Your Mummy On The Road Vol. II" was recorded 15 February 2008, Pacifico Yokohama, Japan

Music Genre:

NWOBHM, British Heavy Metal 

Record Label & Catalog number: 

Cult Legend Recordings CLR 016

Media Format:

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

Year & Country:

2015 Europe
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: IRON MAIDEN - Take Your Mummy On The Road Vol. II
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Dave Murray - Guitars
  • Dave Murray – Guitar

    Maiden’s calm killer: smooth leads, twin-guitar harmony for days, and that melodic bite that makes the “gallop” feel cinematic instead of chaotic.

    Dave Murray (born 23 December 1956, Edmonton, Middlesex, England) is one of the defining lead guitar voices of heavy metal, and in my book he’s the melodic “second spine” of Iron Maiden. His timeline with the band starts early: joining in 1976, getting briefly pushed out in 1977, then returning in 1978 and staying locked in ever since—making him one of the longest-serving members in the whole Maiden saga. During that 1977 gap he spent around six months with Urchin (Adrian Smith’s band), which is a fun little historical glitch in the matrix if you like your Maiden lore messy and human. Beyond the main band, his most notable “outside the mothership” credit is the all-star charity metal project Hear ’n Aid (1985), because apparently even guitar lifers sometimes leave the bunker to do side quests. Dave Murray Wiki

  • Janick Gers - Guitars
    Janick Gers, born 1957, is a high-energy guitar virtuoso whose electrifying solos and wild stage presence have fueled Iron Maiden since 1990. From his early days with White Spirit and Gillan to shredding alongside Dave Murray and Adrian Smith, his dynamic style adds fire to Maiden’s sound. Discover more about his journey here.
  • Nicko McBrain - Drums
  • Nicko McBrain – Drums Nicko McBrain, born 1952, is the powerhouse drummer who has driven Iron Maiden’s thunderous engine since joining in 1982. His playing combines brute force with swing and pinpoint timing, giving albums like The Number of the Beast and Powerslave their unstoppable momentum. Before Maiden, his work with Trust and the Pat Travers Band sharpened his style, culminating in a career that redefined metal drumming.
    Nicko McBrain Wiki
  • Adrian Smith - Guitars
  • Adrian Smith – Guitarist, Songwriter

    The melodic blade behind Maiden’s heaviest hooks.

    Adrian Smith, Adrian Smith, he writes riffs the way old street poets throw punches: clean, sharp, and memorable. Before the Maiden machine, I hear him in Urchin (1973–1980), already mixing melody with bite. He joined Iron Maiden in November 1980, helped define their twin-guitar gold through 1990, then stepped away as the band’s direction shifted. In the wilderness years he tried A.S.A.P (1989–1990) and led Psycho Motel (1993–1999), plus a stint in Bruce Dickinson’s solo band (1997–1999). Since his return to Iron Maiden in 1999 he’s stayed a key songwriter, while still stretching out with projects like Smith/Kotzen (2020–present). He’s the guy who makes speed feel singable, not just fast for fast’s sake.

    Adrian Smith Wiki
  • Steve Harris - Bass Guitar
  • Steve Harris – Bass Guitar, Songwriter

    Iron Maiden’s engine room: galloping bass lines, history-nerd lyrics, and “captain of the ship” energy baked into every riff.

    Steve Harris (born 12 March 1956, Leytonstone, England) is the rare bassist who doesn’t just hold the floor—he draws the whole blueprint. In my book, he’s the founder and primary songwriter who’s kept Iron Maiden on its rails from 1975–present, with that instantly recognizable “gallop” driving huge chunks of the catalogue. The pre-Maiden grind matters too: first band days in Influence/Gypsy’s Kiss (1973–1974, including a documented gig run in 1974), then the older, blues-leaning Smiler period (1974–1975) where his more ambitious writing basically forced the next step: forming Maiden. Outside the mothership, he’s fronted his own hard-rock outlet British Lion (2012–present), a project that grew out of connections going back to the early 1990s and finally hit the world as his solo debut in 2012.

    Steve Harris Wiki
  • Bruce Dickinson - Lead Vocals
  • Bruce Dickinson – Singer

    Samson forged the roar; Iron Maiden turned it into a global alarm system.

    Bruce Dickinson, Bruce Dickinson is the rare frontman who can sound like a human air-raid siren and still tell a story. Before the arenas, I track him in Samson (1979–1981) , where the voice sharpened into steel. He joined Iron Maiden in 1981 and powered their classic run through 1993, then returned in 1999 and has stayed ever since. Between the big chapters he kept moving: a solo career from 1990 onward, plus the short, sharp Skunkworks detour in 1996. On stage he’s theatrical without slipping into pantomime—commanding, precise, and oddly disciplined for heavy metal. Timeline: Samson ’79–’81; Maiden ’81–’93 and ’99–now; solo from ’90; Skunkworks ’96. And yeah, never boring.

    Bruce Dickinson Wiki
Complete Track-listing of the album "IRON MAIDEN - Take Your Mummy On The Road Vol. II"

The detailed tracklist of this record "IRON MAIDEN - Take Your Mummy On The Road Vol. II" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Powerslave
  2. Heaven Can Wait
  3. Run To The Hills
  4. Fear Of The Dark
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Iron Maiden
  2. Moonchild
  3. The Clairvoyant
  4. Hallowed Be Thy Name

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