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The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden, album cover

First-year pressing

The Number Of The Beast 1982 UK Pressing (EMI 5287)

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

Artist
Iron Maiden
Title
The Number Of The Beast
Label
  • EMI EMI 5287
Country
UK
Released
1982
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Format notes
Black Label

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • EMI 5287 A-4Runout side A, variant 1
  • EMI 5287 B-3Runout side B, variant 1
  • EMI 5287 A-5-1-2-9Runout side A, variant 2
  • EMI 5287 B-3Runout side B, variant 2
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