Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast RARE Blue 1982 UK 1st Pressing EX+/NM/NM
£
75
$
100
£ 75
Sold For
Jun 28, 2026
Sold Date
Jun 23, 2026
Start Date
2
Number Of Bids
Great Britain
Country Of Seller
eBay
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Description
This Sale: Original RARE Blue Iron Maiden – The
Number Of The Beast (1982 UK 1st Pressing) NM/NM/NM!
This Near Mint (NM) archival copy of Iron
Maiden’s "The Number of the Beast" is a quintessential 1982 UK first
pressing, a cornerstone of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM).
!! Includes fan club merchandise insert !!
Key Authentication & Matrix
- Catalogue
Number: EMC 3400 (EMI Label). - A-2
/ B-4 Matrix: Confirms the earliest, most sought-after UK vinyl cut. - Side
A Etching: Features the iconic "GIVE IT SOME HEADBUTTS"
inscription. - Side
B Etching: "NICKZ" signature stamp. - Includes crisp original merchandise insert
Condition Notes (NM)
- NM
Vinyl: Near-mint, high-gloss condition with exceptional audio fidelity.
Retains a brilliant high-gloss lustre with no visible marks
or scratches, ensuring the definitive analogue high-fidelity experience of
Martin Birch’s original production.
- EX+
Cover Sleeve: Rare, early pressing featuring the distinct blue-sky colour
variation on the outer sleeve design.
The original picture sleeve is in exceptionally clean condition
with a strong, uncrushed spine. - NM
Inner: Includes the original, intact card stock lyric inner sleeve.
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