The "Metal for Muthas" compilation LP was released in 1980 and contains Iron Maiden's first two recorded tracks ever: Sanctuary and Wrathchild. This web-page has a complete transcript of the liner notes.
Collectors information & Description:
This is the first record of a series "Metal for Muthas" compilation LP's, it contains tracks a sampling of starting or well-known NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) bands. |
Collector's attributes: This section contains detailed information to be able to uniquely identify this particular version/release of the album VA Various Artists - Metal for Muthas Iron Maiden | ||
Album back cover |
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Labels | Side One: |
EMC 3318A EMI STEREO o Side 1 EMC 3318 |
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Side Two: |
EMC 3318B EMI STEREO o Side 2 EMC 3318 |
Music Genre: |
NWOBHM |
Album Production Information: |
The album: "VA Various Artists - Metal for Muthas Iron Maiden" was produced by Executive Production: Ashley Goodall Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Ron Hill: Dave Flower Design & Art Direction: Rob Burt Illustration: Peter Campbell |
Label Information: |
EMC 3318 / 0C 062 - 07 202 |
Media Format: |
12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: |
1980 UK |
Track-listing of "Metal for Muthas" with background detail information on each song. |
IRON MAIDEN - Sanctuary
IRON MAIDEN - Wrathchild
SLEDGE HAMMER - Sledgehammer
E.F. BAND - Fighting For Rock And Roll
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET - Blues In A
PRAYING MANTIS - Captured City
ETHEL THE FROG - Fight Back
ANGEL WITCH - Baphomet
SAMSON - Tomorrow Or Yesterday
NUTZ - Bootliggers |
Transcript of the Liner Notes |
However, real talent cannot be ignored forever. Fashion is a five-minute wonder and when the rush of commercialism is over, real talent is left — exposed for all to see. I have been given the honour of adding sleeve notes to this L.P. which is a collection of talent (in many cases, the seeds of which were sown in the very hardest of times) currently leading the field in what has now become known as, the new wave of heavy -------- metal. I believe the artists featured on this album are amongst the finest in their class, and, having opened the way, more are emerging, almost weekly, to add their stamp of originality on hard rock music. All new talent needs a break if it is going to be allowed to mature, and metal is no different. It merely needs more exposure than other music forms because it enjoys the least amount of media publicity and promotion. That is one of the main reasons for this L.P. being put together. Hard rock is an expression of emotion, heart-felt and sincerely delivered this album is the proof. Metal is for Muthas — it is here to stay so the whole world had better get used to the idea! The L.P. tracks are not stagnant, dated or jaded, but fresh, original and dramatically hard. Honest and accurate in content, with all the talent and energy that will carry it into the eighties and beyond, this is an album that is a unique collectors' item today, and a recorded legacy for the rising fans and musicians of tomorrow. Sleeve Notes: Neal Kay |
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Record Label Details: EMC 3318 , Made in Gt Britain ℗ Sound 1981 EMI Records Ltd
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