Iron Maiden Piece of Mind 1983 Capitol First Press W/Insert + DIO Holy Diver
$
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Description
For sale is a 1983 US first pressing of Iron Maiden's classic heavy metal album 'Piece of Mind'. This copy features the original gatefold jacket and is identified by the Capitol Records label (ST-12274) and the famous 'BOLLOCKS' etching in the matrix runout. This set is exceptionally complete, including the original lyric inner sleeve and the rare 'Official Maiden Merchandise' order form insert. Details
- Artist: Iron Maiden
- Title: Piece of Mind
- Format: 12" Vinyl LP
- Label: Capitol Records ST-12274
- Year: 1983 (First Pressing)
- Special Features: Gatefold cover, Lyric Sleeve, Merch Insert, 'Bollocks' matrix etching.
Plus Dio Holy Diver:
DIO - HOLY DIVER (Vinyl LP, 1983) Original US First Pressing • Specialty/Allied Pressing
Up for auction/sale is a highly collectible original 1983 US First Pressing of Dio’s legendary debut heavy metal masterpiece, **"Holy Diver"**.
This authentic 1983 original features a sought-after pressing characteristic: it was manufactured at the Specialty Records Corporation plant utilizing premium **Allied Record Company** metal stampers and **Sheffield Lab Matrix (SLM)** metalwork. This specific configuration provides the absolute ultimate, heavy analog punch that audiophiles and serious collectors seek out.
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### 💿 PRESSING DETAILS & DEAD WAX MATRICES:
- **Label:** Warner Bros. Records
- **Catalog Number:** 1-23836
- **Year:** 1983 (First Pressing)
- **Pressing Plant:** Specialty Records Corp (using Allied metal parts)
- **Spindle Identification:** Features the authentic, embossed capital **"E"** next to the center spindle hole on Side 2 (from the "E A S T" identifier sequence).
- **Mastering/Metalwork:** Sheffield Lab Matrix (SLM)
- **Side 1 Matrix (Hand-Etched):** 1-23836-A / B-17743 / SLM / Δ 4080
- **Side 2 Matrix (Hand-Etched):** 1-23836-B / B-17743-X / SLM / Δ 4080-X
- **Audio Stamp:** Features the clean "STERLING" stamp in the dead wax, indicating original mastering at Sterling Sound.
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