The first official episode of the podcast is here and we're discussing Side A of Iron Maiden's eponymous first studio album!!

Released on April 14, 1980, the album debuted at #4 and spent 17 weeks on the UK charts. The album was preceded by the band's first single, Running Free, released on February 8, 1980.

Side One

1. Prowler

2. Remember Tomorrow

3. Running Free

4. Phantom of the Opera

Album Personnel

Paul Di’Anno - vocals

Steve Harris - bass, backing vox

Dennis Stratton - guitar, backing vox

Dave Murray - guitar

Clive Burr - drums

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