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Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast El Número De La Bestia
Review by Garlin Gilchrist II
Iron Maiden's album "The Number of the Beast El Número De La Bestia" is a masterpiece of heavy metal music. Released in 1982, this album was a turning point for the band, as it marked the debut of Bruce Dickinson as the lead vocalist. The album features eight tracks that showcase Iron Maiden's signature sound, with powerful riffs, thundering drums, and Dickinson's soaring vocals.
The title track "The Number of the Beast" is a classic in the heavy metal genre, with its catchy chorus and memorable guitar solo. Other standout tracks include "Run to the Hills" and "Hallowed Be Thy Name," which are both epic in their scope and delivery. The album also features some of Iron Maiden's darker and more atmospheric songs, such as "Children of the Damned" and "Total Eclipse."
The production on the album is top-notch, with a clear and powerful sound that allows the instruments to shine. The lyrics are also a highlight, with themes of horror, mythology, and social commentary woven throughout. Iron Maiden's musicianship is on full display here, with each member contributing to the band's overall sound and energy.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Invaders | 3:20 | |
| Invaders = Invasores | 3:20 | |
| Corre Hacia Las Sierras (Run To The Hills) | ||
| 22, Acacia Avenue | 6:34 | |
| Remember Tomorrow = Recuerda Mañana | 5:20 | |
| Los Hijos Del Diablo - Children Of The Damned | 4:37 | |
| Children Of The Damned = Los Niños De Los Malditos | 4:34 | |
| Santificado Sea Tu Nombre (Hallowed Be Thy Name) | ||
| Invasores (Invaders) | ||
| Chicos De Los Malditos (Children Of The Damned) | ||
| Run To The Hills. = Corre A Las Colinas | 3:50 | |
| Gangland. = El País De Las Pandillas | 3:46 | |
| Gangland | 3:46 | |
| The Number Of The Beast = El Numero De La Bestia | 4:40 | |
| The Prisoner | 5:34 | |
| The Number Of The Beast | 4:25 | |
| Invaders. = Invasores | 3:20 | |
| El Numero De La Bestia - The Number Of The Beast | 4:49 | |
| Invasores - Invaders | 3:19 | |
| Santificado Sea Tu Nombre - Hallowed Be Thy Name | 7:13 | |
| Hallowed Be Thy Name | 7:08 | |
| Run To The Hills | 3:50 | |
| Gangland = El País De Las Pandillas | 3:46 | |
| Children Of The Damned | 4:34 | |
| Children Of The Damned. = Los Niños De Los Malditos | 4:34 | |
| 22 Avenida De Las Acacias (22, Acacia Avenue) | ||
| The Number Of The Beast. = El Número De La Bestia | 4:25 | |
| El Prisionero (The Prisoner) | ||
| Tierra De Pandillas (Gangland) | ||
| Run To The Hills = Corre A Las Colinas | 3:50 | |
| The Prisoner. = El Prisionero | 5:34 | |
| El Prisonero - The Prisoner | 6:04 | |
| Hallowed Be Thy Name. = Bendito Sea Su Nombre | 7:08 | |
| The Prisoner = El Prisionero | 5:34 | |
| Avenida Acacia 22 - 22, Acacia Avenue | 6:36 | |
| El Numero De La Bestia (The Number Of The Beast) | ||
| The Number Of The Beast = El Número De La Bestia | 4:40 | |
| La Pandilla - Gangland | 3:50 | |
| Hallowed Be Thy Name = Bendito Sea Su Nombre | 7:08 | |
| Corre Hacia Las Colinas - Run To The Hills | 3:52 |
Video
Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills (Official Video)
Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast (Official Video)
Iron Maiden - Beast Over Hammersmith 1982 Full concert HQ
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 066-1076081, 10C 066-007.608
- 106094
- 10C 066-007.608
- 10C 006-007638, 006-007638
- 10C 066-0076081, 066-1076081
- 066-1076081
- SLEM-1059, 33C 062-07608
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Reissue
- Cassette
- Promo
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Sonic, S.A. |
| Printed By | Indugraf Madrid, S.A. |
| Made By | EMI-Odeon, S.A. |
| Published By | Zomba Music Publishing Ltd. |
| Marketed By | EMI-Odeon, S.A. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | EMI Records Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | EMI Records Ltd. |
| Record Company | EMI-Odeon, S.A. |
| Recorded At | Battery Studios, London |
| Mixed At | Battery Studios, London |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Martin Birch |
| Engineer | Martin Birch |
| Bass Guitar | Steve Harris |
| Drums | Clive Burr |
| Lead Guitar | Adrian Smith , Dave Murray |
| Vocals | Bruce Dickinson |
| Illustration | Derek Riggs |
| Photography By | Simon Fowler (tracks: Sleeve photos) |
Notes
- [on label]
- Fabricado por Sonic, S.A.
- Permiso nº 93.805
- Titles in Spanish and English.
- These first copies were issued in the first months of 1982 by EMI Spain as a promo with the Cat. Number 10C 066-007.608. Later that year was issued the Spanish comercial release with the number 066-1076081: http://www.localhost/Iron-Maiden-The-Number-Of-The-Beast/release/2061886
- B-side recorded live in Italy. Black and white back cover. English and Spanish title.
- Promo print on label:
- Muestra Invendible destinada a Promoción
- These first copies were issued in the first months of 1982 by EMI Spain as a promo with the Cat. Number 10C 066-007.608. Later that year was issued the Spanish commercial release with the number 066-1076081 Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast = El Número De La Bestia.
- Different printed code number on back cover than Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast "El Número De La Bestia" (see images).
- Close to The Number Of The Beast "El Número De La Bestia" but with some differences in little prints and logos in insert and rear cover.
- This one doesn't includes "52811" printed next to EMI logo as in The Number Of The Beast = El Número De La Bestia
- ℗ © 1982 EMI Records Ltd.
- [on center label]
- Fabricado por Fabricsa
- [on insert and back cover]
- Fabricsa Polig. Ind Manso Mateu El Prat Llobregat (Barcelona) 1982
- This version has a subtitle: "El Número De La Bestia". That's the spanish traslation of "The Number Of The Beast". Also all titles on the tracklist of the back cover are traslated to spanish.
- Identical to this release: Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast = El Número De La Bestia, but with red line borders on the inner sleeve.
- Very similar to this release: Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast = El Número De La Bestia, but with slighty different catalog number and without "Fabricado por Sonic, S.A. Permiso nr 93.805" text on side B label, but with identical matrix numbers.
- This edition has a subtitle: "El número de la bestia", that is the spanish traslation of "The Number Of The Beast". Also all the song titles on the tracklist of the back cover are traslated in to spanish.
- Version With Not Red Line Borders On Inner Sleeve.
- Similar to the the other 1982 Mexican release. This release misses the words "Hecho en Mexico" in big print on the front and has different run outs.
- Two diferent labels in centres, A side up label in red, and B side down label in red.
- "El Numero De La Bestia" on spine and labels, but "The Number Of The Beast" on front cover.
- Spanish and English songtitles on back cover and labels.
- Diferent too with the 1983 Edition with diferent Matrix and date
Barcodes
- Rights Society (Boxed): S.G.A.E.
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, machine stamped): 066-007608 A◇ 2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, machine stamped): 066-007608 B+ 1
- Depósito Legal: B. 9628-1982 ℗
- Other (Sonic, S.A.): Permiso nº 93.085
- Other (Impuesto de lujo): 126
- Rights Society: SGAE
- Matrix / Runout: 006 007638A-1
- Matrix / Runout: 006 007638B-1
- Depósito Legal: B.22099-1982
- Depósito Legal: B. 22099-1982
- Rights Society: S.G.A.E.
- Depósito Legal: B. 9628-1982
- Other: Mod. 5693
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 066 007608-A-I GR 1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 066 007608-B-I MR 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Stamped, Side A.): 066-007608 A◇ 2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Stamped, Side B.): 066-007608 B+ 1
- Depósito Legal: B:9628-1982
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 066-007608 A♢
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 066-007608 B+
- Matrix / Runout (Hand Etched Side A): SLEM-1059-1 12-V-82 AJAM
- Matrix / Runout (Hand Etched Side B): SLEM-1059-2 11-VI- 82 JE
Dickinson 's performance on "Hallowed be thy name" was iconic.
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