Vinyl Record

Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast

Buy Iron Maiden’s The Number of the Beast on LP at Kilmorna near Listowel—classic heavy metal with iconic hooks, huge riffs, and all-time anthem cuts.

LP · 1982

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 1982 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Iron Maiden’s The Number of the Beast is the record where their early momentum turns into full-scale legend. Built on galloping bass lines, twin‑guitar harmonies, and a sense of drama that never tips into self-parody, it captures a band sharpening every weapon at once—speed, melody, and stadium-sized choruses. It’s also one of the defining statements of British heavy metal: accessible enough to hook first-time listeners, but detailed and ambitious enough to reward repeat plays. From the urgent charge of “Invaders” through the singalong lift of “Run to the Hills,” the album balances punchy, riff-led songs with longer, more cinematic pieces. The closer “Hallowed Be Thy Name” remains a masterclass in tension and release—proof that metal can be both hard-hitting and genuinely epic. Whether you’re revisiting it or dropping the needle for the first time, this is Maiden at the moment the world caught up.

A cornerstone of classic heavy metal, The Number of the Beast helped set the template for melodic, fast, arena-ready metal without sacrificing edge. Its songs became lifelong setlist staples, and its blend of hooks and ambition influenced generations of bands across traditional metal, power metal, and beyond.

This listing is for a modern LP pressing of a foundational 1982 album. Exact mastering and packaging details can vary by pressing run, so if you’re chasing a specific edition (mix differences, inner sleeve style, or label/credit variations), message us and we’ll confirm what’s on the shelf in Kilmorna before you buy.

Punchy and bright with that classic Maiden gallop up front: driving bass, crisp cymbals, and cutting twin guitars. Big choruses, quick tempos, and a lively, energetic presentation that suits vinyl volume.

Recommended for: fans of classic heavy metal and NWOBHM; anyone building a ‘starter’ metal LP shelf; listeners who want riffs plus memorable choruses; collectors after a dependable, play-loud copy of a landmark record.

Is this the original 1982 pressing? No—this is a later LP pressing of the 1982 album. If you’re after an original-era copy, ask in-store and we’ll tell you what’s currently available. What are the key tracks? The title track and “Run to the Hills” are the big entry points, while “Hallowed Be Thy Name” is the epic closer many fans consider essential. Is this a good first Iron Maiden album to own on vinyl? Yes. It’s one of the most approachable Maiden records—fast, melodic, and packed with songs that define their classic sound.