Iron Maiden - Multiple titles - CD - 1981

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Up for auction is a magnificent, instant-collection lot of 12 vintage compact discs (plus 1 bonus artwork item) by the heavy metal pioneers Iron Maiden. This is a true collector's goldmine, spanning their iconic golden era from 1981 to 1993.

Why this lot stands out for collectors:
- No Modern Loudness Remasters: Consists entirely of highly sought-after original early European and UK pressings from the late 1980s and early 1990s (manufactured by EMI at premium plants like Swindon and Uden). These versions feature the authentic, dynamic, and uncompressed masterings preferred by audiophiles.
- Rare Anniversary Singles: Includes three highly collectible 2-in-1 maxi-single CDs from the legendary "The First Ten Years" 1990 box-set series (Parts II, VI, and VIII) in pristine shape, featuring rare non-album B-sides and exclusive audio commentaries by Nicko McBrain.
- High-Tier Condition: The vast majority of the discs and booklets are in immaculate Near Mint (NM) or Excellent (EX) condition, carefully preserved over the decades.

All items have been meticulously identified via their matrix codes and are detailed individually below.

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DETAILED LIST OF THE COLLECTION:
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1. The Number of the Beast (1982)
- Label/Catalog: EMI / Fame – CDP 7 46364 2 (UK-CD-FA 3178)
- Matrix / Runout: 746364 2 (Early Pressing - Disc Made in Austria)
- Jewel Case Condition: Good (G) – Features a typical vintage spiderweb crack on the front left side, but functions perfectly.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Clean and well-preserved.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Beautiful condition, plays flawlessly.

2. Piece of Mind (1983)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – CDP 7 46363 2
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 746363 2 AR 3 EMI SWINDON (Pressed in the UK)
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good (VG) – Solid condition, normal minor shelf wear.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Clean and crisp with authentic colors.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Excellent (EX) – Beautiful shiny surface with only minimal light hairline marks. Plays flawlessly.

3. Powerslave (1984)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – CDP 7 46045 2
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 746045 2 @ 4 / 1-3-3-NL (EMI Uden, Netherlands)
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Solid original vintage case.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Complete and vibrant Egyptian artwork.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) *CRITICAL NOTE* – The disc features a visible structural hairline mark/crack on the outer edge (clearly documented in photos). Because of this, the very last track experiences minor skipping during playback. The rest of the album plays perfectly.

4. Killers (1981)
- Label/Catalog: EMI / Fame – CDM 7 52019 2 (CD-FA 3122)
- Matrix / Runout: CDM 752019 2 AR 1 : 11 : 35 EMI SWINDON (Pressed in the UK)
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Clean vintage case, no cracks.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Clean, uncreased booklet.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) *NOTE* – The disc is fully play-tested and plays perfectly from start to finish, but features one visible light surface hairline line.

5. Live After Death (1985)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – CDP 7 46186 2
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 746186 2 / @ 7 (Early Pressing - Disc Made in Holland)
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Solid vintage case, fully intact.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Complete, clean, and well-preserved booklet.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Excellent (EX) – Beautiful silver surface with original gloss, only very minor light surface hairlines. Plays flawlessly.

6. Somewhere in Time (1986)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – CDP 7 46341 2
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 746341 2 AR @ 1 -1-12-NL (EMI Uden, Netherlands)
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Solid original vintage case.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Clean, complete, and crisp sci-fi artwork.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Near Mint (NM) – Pristine, like-new surface with a beautiful original gloss and no visible marks. Plays flawlessly.

7. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – CDP 7 90258 2 (UK: CDEMD 1006)
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 790258 2 AR. @ 1 -11-NL (First Pressing - EMI Uden, Netherlands)
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Solid original vintage case with intact teeth.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Clean, complete, and uncreased booklet.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Near Mint (NM) – Pristine, like-new surface with a beautiful original gloss and no visible scratches. Plays flawlessly.

8. No Prayer for the Dying (1990)
- Label/Catalog: EMI / EMI United Kingdom – 0777 795142 2 9 (UK: CDEMS 1541)
- Matrix / Runout: 795142 2 . 6 EMI SWINDON (First Pressing - Pressed in the UK)
- Special Feature: Rare, original uncensored 1990 artwork (Eddie choking the manager Rod Smallwood), which was removed from all later reissues.
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Very clean vintage case, no cracks.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Beautifully preserved booklet, no rips or fades.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Near Mint (NM) – Pristine, like-new silver surface with no visible marks. Plays flawlessly.

9. A Real Live One (1993)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – 0777 7 81456 2 2 (UK: CDEMD 1042)
- Matrix / Runout: 781456 2 @ 3 / 1-1-14-NL (First Pressing - EMI Uden, Netherlands)
- Special Feature: Stunning full-surface Eddie Picture Disc layout.
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Solid original vintage case with the classic black tray.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Clean, complete, and well-preserved.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Near Mint (NM) – Immaculate picture disc surface with a beautiful original gloss and no visible scratches. Plays flawlessly.

10. 2 Minutes to Midnight / Aces High (1990)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – 793 992 2 (UK: CDIRN 6)
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 793992 2 AR 1 : 2 : 20 EMI SWINDON (Special 10th Anniversary Series - Part VI)
- Special Feature: Includes rare original non-album B-sides and exclusive audio commentary track "Listen With Nicko! Part VI".
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Clean vintage case, fully intact teeth.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Gatefold-style anniversary booklet is very clean and crisp.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Near Mint (NM) – Pristine, like-new surface with a beautiful original gloss reflection. Plays flawlessly.

11. Women in Uniform / Twilight Zone (1990)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – 793 723 2 (UK: CDIRN 2)
- Matrix / Runout: 203723 2 . 3 EMI SWINDON (Special 10th Anniversary Series - Part II)
- Special Feature: Includes rare original early tracks/B-sides and exclusive audio commentary track "Listen With Nicko! Part II".
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Clean vintage case, normal light storage marks.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Gatefold-style anniversary booklet is very clean and crisp with sharp colors.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Near Mint (NM) – Pristine, like-new surface with a beautiful original gloss reflection. Plays flawlessly.

12. Wasted Years / Stranger in a Strange Land (1990)
- Label/Catalog: EMI – 793 998 2 (UK: CDGIRN 8)
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 793998 2 AR 2 : 1 EMI SWINDON (Special 10th Anniversary Series - Part VIII)
- Special Feature: Includes rare original non-album B-sides and exclusive audio commentary track "Listen With Nicko! Part VIII".
- Jewel Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Clean original vintage case, fully intact teeth.
- Booklet/Inlays Condition: Excellent (EX) – Original gatefold anniversary booklet is complete and crisp.
- Media (Disc) Condition: Near Mint (NM) – Pristine, like-new surface with a beautiful original gloss and no visible scratches. Plays flawlessly.

13. BONUS COMPONENT: Fear of the Dark (1992) – BOX & BOOKLET ONLY
- Description: Original 1992 European first press jewel case and complete front/back artwork in Excellent (EX) condition. PLEASE NOTE: NO DISC INCLUDED. Offered as an empty case/artwork component for completists.