The arrival of Bruce Dickinson and the band's classic era, galloping, melodic and theatrical. Anthemic from start to finish. A heavy-metal landmark. Released in 1982, it's a key entry in Iron Maiden's run.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Iron Maiden — where to go next
If you have The Number of the Beast, these are the Iron Maiden records worth reaching for next.
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Iron Maiden1980 · MetalStart here
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The Number of the Beast1982 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Piece of Mind1983 · MetalClassic
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Powerslave1984 · MetalClassic
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Somewhere in Time1986 · MetalClassic
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