Iron Maiden - Maiden Japan (1981)

Tracklist:
A1 Running Free
A2 Remember Tomorrow
B1 Killers
B2 Innocent Exile


Iron Maiden - Maiden Japan
EMI Electrola • Europe • 1981 • Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo • Cat#: 1C K 062-07 534 Z


Some copies may have an extra matrix ('07534-B1') stamped also on the outer edge of the label on side B, which is most likely a manufacturing error (see images).

There exist at least five Euro / German versions:
- Thick top-opening cardboard sleeve, copyright text on the labels in both German and English + the text "MADE IN EEC" [this]
- [r=31024051]: thick top-opening cardboard sleeve, copyright text on the labels in German only + the text "MADE IN GERMANY"
- [r=4469941]: thick top-opening cardboard sleeve, copyright text on the labels in German only + the text "MADE IN GERMANY". Additionally, a non-ink 'EMI' stamp embossed on the rear sleeve
- [r=9348664]: thick top-opening cardboard sleeve, copyright text on the labels in German only + the text "MADE IN GERMANY" with extra print "KEINE UNERLAUBTE VERMIETUNG" at the top of both labels
- [r=4454907]: thin paper sleeve

[Sleeve:]
All tracks recorded live at the Kosei Nenkin Hall, Nagoya, Japan, on May 23 1981.
Mixed at Nimbus 9, Toronto.
[...].
A couple of overdubs...but who gives a **** anyway.

Group Photograph taken in Tokyo [...]. All live shots taken [...] in Nagoya.

This record is dedicated to all the head bangers, earthdogs and metal merchants around the world. Thanks for making our first world tour such a success.

[Labels:]
℗ 1981 EMI Records Ltd.
Made in EEC.


Barcodes & Other Identifiers:
Rights Society (Boxed): GEMA
Rights Society: STEMRA
Label Code: LC 0542
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 1 C K 062-07 534 Z A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 1 C K 062-07 534 Z B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): 07534-A2 Z
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 07534-B1 Z