Iron Maiden’s legendary debut EP (plus the 4th song recorded in those sessions) is the stuff of Heavy Metal legend. Presenting the band in their earlier (and rawer) stage is an absolute must for any fans of the band. To round this amazing document this record compiles other interesting and powerful rarities (b sides, covers, live recordings) from Maiden’s early career. Up the Irons!
Soundhouse Tapes is the debut EP by Iron Maiden, and features the very first recordings by the band. Released on 9 November 1979, it features three songs taken from the demo tape recorded at Spaceward Studios on December 30/31 1978. The three tracks – “Prowler”, “Invasion” and “Iron Maiden” – appear in a rougher form than they would on the first Iron Maiden album and subsequent singles as they were all recorded in one session.
Although major retail chains tried to order large quantities of the record, the band only distributed 5,000 copies, available by mail order alone, which eventually sold out in just a few weeks.
TRACKLIST
A SIDE
01. Iron Maiden
02. Invasion
03. Prowler
04. Strange World
05. Wrathchild
B SIDE
06. Sanctuary
07. Running Free
08. Burning Ambition
09. I’ve Got The Fire
10. Women In Uniform
11. Invasion
Label: Metal Madness
