For it is a Human Number

May 8, 2008 at 7:25 AM
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Last night we cranked Iron Maiden as we went about our business. That early stuff just kicks so much ass! One thing I didn't do with my earlier reviews was post much in the way of music. BUT we have these really cool old releases that include a second cd with live material and B-sides. These go out to Davey and Tony, if you haven't already heard these, enjoy. If you have heard them, listen again cuz it's damn good.

Iron Maiden Bonus Disc

First up, Burning Ambition (Harris), the B side of the UK Running Free single from 2/8/1980 (I wasn't born yet, but I was at least in the womb!! Were you yet Davey??).

01 Burning Ambition

Next we have Drifter (Harris) (live), the B side of the UK Sanctuary single from 5/23/1980.

02 Drifter

Finally, I've Got the Fire (Montrose) (live) was another B side of Sanctuary.

03 I've Got The Fire

Killers Bonus Disc (w/Maiden Japan!!)

The first three tracks were released on single 5105 on October 27, 1980 (yay I was born!). We've Women in Uniform (Macainish), Invasion (Harris) and Phantom of the Opera (Harris) (live).

From the Maiden Japan single released September 14,1981: Running Free, Remember Tomorrow, Wrathchild (best!), Killers and Innocent Exile. Note that Wrathchild wasn't released on the original UK single, but was only available in 'Merica (usually it's the opposite!).

Number of the Beast Bonus Disc

First up, Total Eclipse (Harris, Di'Anno, Burr), the B side to the UK single Run to the Hills - 2/12/82:

01 Total Eclipse

Sadly, only two tracks on this bonus disc. The second is Remember Tomorrow (Harris, Di'Anno) (live), the B side of the UK Number of the Beast single, released April 26, 1982.