The Essential Iron Maiden | ||||
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Greatest hits album by Iron Maiden | ||||
Released | 5 July 2005 | |||
Recorded | 1980–2003 | |||
Genre | Heavy metal | |||
Length | 2:27:21 | |||
Label | Sanctuary/Columbia | |||
Producer |
Martin Birch Nigel Green Steve Harris Will Malone Kevin Shirley |
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Iron Maiden compilations chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork Media | 7.5/10.0 |
The Essential Iron Maiden is the fourth greatest hits compilation by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on 5 July 2005. Released exclusively in North America, it is part of Sony Music Entertainment's The Essential series. Contrary to other releases from this series, the track listing is presented in reverse-chronological order (i.e., the latest studio-recorded songs appear first).
Due to the sale of Sanctuary Records to Universal Music Group, this compilation is now out of print.
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