IRON MAIDEN - Running Free Live 12" Vinyl Maxi-Single
"Running Free" is the first single released from the album "Live After Death" Recorded Live at Long Beach Arena USA March 1985 and Hammersmith Odeon, London October 1984
"Running Free" is the first single released from the album "Live After Death" Recorded Live at Long Beach Arena USA March 1985 and Hammersmith Odeon, London October 1984
In the realm of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, few bands command as much respect and adoration as the legendary Iron Maiden. With their soaring melodies, intricate guitar solos, and iconic mascot Eddie, Iron Maiden has been a driving force in the music world since their inception in the late 1970s. One of the most cherished relics in my personal vinyl collection is the 12" Maxi-Single of "Running Free," a live recording that encapsulates the raw energy and power of Iron Maiden's stage presence.
The Birth of "Running Free"
Released as the first single from the monumental album "Live After Death," "Running Free" showcases Iron Maiden at the peak of their prowess. The Maxi-Single, which graces my collection, is a testament to the band's ability to electrify audiences with their live performances. Recorded at Long Beach Arena, USA, in March 1985, and Hammersmith Odeon, London, in October 1984, this vinyl gem captures the essence of Iron Maiden's magnetic stage presence.
Lyrics That Resonate
Iron Maiden has always been known for their lyricism, often weaving epic tales and thought-provoking narratives into their songs. "Running Free" is no exception, and it's a prime example of the band's penchant for storytelling through music.
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Music Genre: New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, NWOBHM |
Album Production Information: Produced and engineered by Martin "Plan B" Birch Treat Martin Birch like the invisible band member: you don’t see him on the sleeve, but you sure hear him in the punch, the bite, and that “turn it up” clarity. His run is legendary—starting as an engineer in the late 1960s, sharpening the sound with Deep Purple in the early 1970s, helping Rainbow hit that dramatic hard-rock stride in the mid-to-late 1970s, powering the Dio-era Black Sabbath in 1980–1981, then basically going exclusive with Iron Maiden from 1981 to 1992 before he bowed out. Read more... Martin Birch, to my ears, is the guy who made heavy records feel both massive and surgical—tight low end, bright attack, and a midrange that cuts like fresh steel without turning into ear-pain. He built long relationships instead of quick drive-bys: Deep Purple, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, and then that famous Iron Maiden stretch from "Killers" (1981) through "Fear of the Dark" (1992), after which he retired. That’s not just a resume, that’s a whole era with his fingerprints on it. |
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Record Label & Catalognr: EMI 1C 060-20 0819 6 |
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Media Format: 33rpm 12" Vinyl Maxi-single Gramophone RecordAlbum weight: 200 gram |
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Year & Country: 1985 Made in Germany |
Complete Track Listing of: IRON MAIDEN Running Free 12" Maxi-Single |
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The Song/tracks on "IRON MAIDEN Running Free 12" Maxi-Single" are
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Record Label Details: EMI 1C 060-20 0819 6 ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recording Made By EMI Records Ltd Sound Copyright
