{"product_id":"iron-maiden-killers-vinyl-lp-st-12141","title":"Iron Maiden – Killers (Vinyl LP, ST-12141, Capitol Records, 1981)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIron Maiden – \u003cem\u003eKillers\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP  |  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitol Records  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST-12141  |  \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST-1-12141-F — Mastered By Capitol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron Maiden emerged from the East End of London in 1975, forged in the fires of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Led by bassist and primary songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e, the band built a ferocious reputation on the UK pub and club circuit before signing to EMI in 1979. With their galloping rhythms, twin-guitar harmonies, and operatic vocals, Iron Maiden didn't just play heavy metal — they \u003cem\u003edefined\u003c\/em\u003e it for a generation. Their iconic skeletal mascot, \u003cstrong\u003eEddie the Head\u003c\/strong\u003e, became one of rock's most recognizable figures, gracing album covers, stage sets, and the imaginations of millions of fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKillers\u003c\/em\u003e is Iron Maiden's second studio album, released in February 1981. Recorded at Battery Studios in London and produced by \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Birch\u003c\/strong\u003e — the legendary producer who would go on to helm every Maiden classic through \u003cem\u003eFear of the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e — the album marked the final chapter of the \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Di'Anno\u003c\/strong\u003e era. Di'Anno's raw, street-level vocals give \u003cem\u003eKillers\u003c\/em\u003e a gritty, punk-inflected edge that distinguishes it from the more polished sound of the Bruce Dickinson years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album showcases the band at their most visceral and hungry. Steve Harris's bass lines are thunderous and melodic in equal measure, while guitarists \u003cstrong\u003eDave Murray\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e (making his studio debut with Maiden) weave intricate harmonies and blistering solos throughout. \u003cem\u003eKillers\u003c\/em\u003e reached #12 on the UK Albums Chart and helped cement Iron Maiden's international breakthrough, particularly in North America where this Capitol Records pressing was distributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pressing — catalog number \u003cstrong\u003eST-12141\u003c\/strong\u003e — is the original North American Capitol Records release, mastered at Capitol's renowned facilities as indicated by the Side A matrix inscription \u003cem\u003eST-1-12141-F Mastered By Capitol\u003c\/em\u003e. Capitol pressings from this era are prized by collectors for their warm, punchy sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ides of March (instrumental) — 1:46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrathchild — 2:54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurders in the Rue Morgue — 4:17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother Life — 3:22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenghis Khan (instrumental) — 3:01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnocent Exile — 3:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKillers — 5:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProdigal Son — 6:06\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurgatory — 3:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwilight Zone — 3:32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrifter — 4:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Wrathchild\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A fan favourite and live staple for over four decades, its menacing bass intro is instantly recognizable to any Maiden devotee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Murders in the Rue Morgue\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, this track showcases Di'Anno's storytelling intensity and the band's flair for literary horror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Killers\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — The brooding, atmospheric title track, built on one of Harris's most hypnotic bass riffs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Purgatory\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A blistering, sub-3-minute speed metal assault that foreshadows the Dickinson era's intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Ides of March\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A cinematic instrumental opener that sets a dark, foreboding tone before the album explodes into life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG (Very Good) — Carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a new inner plastic sleeve. The record shows minor surface scuffs consistent with age and prior play. Played on a quality turntable: \u003cstrong\u003eno skips, no groove damage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted, typical for a record of this vintage and grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve\/Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original printed jacket is \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e. The record is housed in a plain white cardboard sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all condition details carefully before purchasing. 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