The Number of the Beast is the third studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released on 22 March 1982 in the US by Harvest and Capitol Records, and on 29 March 1982 in the UK by EMI Records. The album was their first to feature vocalist Bruce Dickinson and their last with drummer Clive Burr. The Number of the Beast was met with critical and commercial success, and became the band’s first album to top the UK Albums Chart and reach the top 40 of the US Billboard 200. The album produced the singles “Run to the Hills” and “The Number of the Beast”, the former of which became the band’s first top-ten UK single. The album was also controversial, particularly in the United States, due to the religious references in its artwork and the title track’s lyrics. Since the release of The Number of the Beast, “The Beast” has become an alternate name for Iron Maiden and was later used in the titles of some of their compilations and live releases, including Best of the Beast and Visions of the Beast.
Tracklisting
| Position | Title |
|---|---|
| A1 | Invaders |
| A2 | Children Of The Damned |
| A3 | The Prisoner |
| A4 | 22 Acacia Avenue |
| B1 | The Number Of The Beast |
| B2 | Run To The Hills |
| B3 | Gangland |
| B4 | Hallowed Be Thy Name |
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Release Information
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Number_of_the_Beast_(album) |
| Format | 1× Vinyl (180g) LP, Album, Reissue |
| Label | Parlophone |
| Catalog Number | 2564625240 |
| Notes | Printed in EU on backside cover. Made in EU in rim text on label. Glossy cover and printed inner sleeve with photos, lyrics & credits. Iron Maiden wanna thank the following for their support: [a2089275], Vic “Crazy Innit” Vela, Tony “Wiggy” Wigens, Nigel Gibbons, Colin “know wot I mean John” Claydon, Doug “Professor” Hall, [a2089267], Pete Brotzman, Pete “Institute’ Kirkman, Dave “Alright shirt” Evans, [a6784522]: Loopey: Ronan, Roger and Derek at [a4792921]: Charlie Kail and his Brilliant Constructions: Neal Peppé: Derek “Blood ’n’ Guts everywhere” Riggs: Home Boy: John “We want more” Jackson: [a3438994]: Howard “Hawk-eye” Jones: Alex “Alectron” Alexandro: Mike Kenny: Bernie, NoNo, ViVi, Moro (Trust): Nico: Maurice, Thomas, Werner, Albert, Alain, Franco, Max, Leon, Andre, Mr. Udo, Tak, Ishi and Carlos - the promotors: Tama, Ibanez, Paiste, Picato, Marshall, Rotosound: R.S.D.: [a1456861]: [a4771539]: Auntie Tina: Paul Ratsworthy: Ken Jenkins: Paull Sears: [a4344760]: Phil Aquilina. Special thanks to [a153073], Priest and [a153677]. This album is dedicated to Headbangers, Earthdogs, Rivet Heads, Hell Rats and Metal Maniacs everywhere! See you on tour! This album was recorded on Ruddles, with a little help from Remy and Carlsberg. “Up The Irons”. |
| Discogs URL | Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast |