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The “WORLD SLAVERY Tour,” one of the biggest and most epic moments in their glorious history, now has an upgraded master of its legendary recording. This release features the “September 18, 1984 Ipswich performance,” a superb audience recording. This is the same renowned recording by the master engineer “Crazy S.” that was included in the set title “DEFINITIVE YEARS II,” but this is the best version yet. It’s a newly transferred disc, digitized by an overseas enthusiast using the latest equipment. Yes, it was rediscovered through the same route as the highly acclaimed “MANCHESTER 1986 1ST NIGHT.” Before discussing its quality, let’s first look at the show’s place within that context. Let’s start by reviewing the overall picture of this glorious world tour, one of the best in their career. 1984 – August 9th – September 8th: Europe #1 (19 shows) ← *POZNAN 1984 and others – September 11th – October 13th: UK (25 shows) ← ★Here★ – October 15th – November 14th: Europe #2 (22 shows) ← *STOCKHOLM 1984 and others – November 24th – December 21st: North America #1a (20 shows) ← *MILWAUKEE 1984 1985 – January 3rd – 7th: North America #1b (5 shows) – January 11th: ROCK IN RIO appearance – January 14th – March 31st: North America #2 (50 shows) ← *Resurrection of the Dead (A-C sides) – April 14th – 25th: Japan (8 shows) ← *MASTER OF SLAVE and others – May 2nd-10th: Australia (7 shows) – May 23rd-July 5th: North America #3 (31 shows) ← *HOFFMAN ESTATES 1985 This is IRON MAIDEN in 1984/1985. They undertook a massive “UK” leg of 25 shows. At that time, MAIDEN was a worldwide hit, but they also cherished their local fans with this unprecedented homeland tour (this may be one of the differences between them and JUDAS PRIEST, who were heavily focused on North America at their peak). And this “UK” leg is a treasure trove of great recordings. This is a good opportunity to further organize your collection by focusing on the dates. Details of the “UK” leg: September 11-13 (3 shows) * September 15: “NEWCASTLE 1984 1ST NIGHT” * September 16: “NEWCASTLE 1984 2ND NIGHT” * September 17: “THE DEFINITIVE YEARS (Newcastle)” * September 18: Ipswich show ←★This release★ * September 20: “THE DEFINITIVE YEARS VI (Leicester)” * September 21: “THE DEFINITIVE YEARS V (Oxford)” September 22-27 (5 shows) * September 29: “NOTTINGHAM 1984” September 30-October 10 (8 shows) * October 12: Hammersmith show ←※Resurrection of the Dead (Side D) etc. October 13: Hammersmith show (Day 5) The latest transfer disc is remarkably vivid. “Crazy S” left behind a vast collection of recordings from the “WORLD SLAVERY TOUR,” including the renowned album “NEWCASTLE 1984 2ND NIGHT,” and many other masterpieces. This album is also of the highest quality, approaching the level of that great masterpiece. As mentioned earlier, we have already introduced this album in “DEFINITIVE YEARS II,” but this album was re-digitized from the original master using the latest equipment by the same overseas enthusiast who created “MANCHESTER 1986 1ST NIGHT.” The upgrade is immediately apparent upon listening. It is significantly more vibrant than the previous version, and the clarity of the sound has greatly improved. While it still captures the hall’s reverberation, the transparency is on a completely different level, and the contours are sharper. It has a directness to it, as if the recording position itself had moved several meters forward. The effects of the latest transfer technology, which were also evident in “MANCHESTER 1986 1ST NIGHT,” are fully demonstrated in this album as well. A high-energy stage performance that even includes the extremely rare “Murders in the Rue Morgue.” This upgraded sound delivers a full show that far surpasses the official “LIVE AFTER DEATH,” showcasing the band in top form. From the opening track “Aces High,” they’re blasting off at a breakneck pace, displaying an aggression reminiscent of the Paul Di’Anno era! Moreover, it’s not just the tempo that’s fast; the entire show is energetic and intense. The setlist seems to be the same as the previous masterpiece “NEWCASTLE 1984 2ND NIGHT”…or so you might think, but that’s not the case. There are some fantastic rare tracks, so let’s compare and organize them here. Powerslave (5 songs) – Aces High / 2 Minutes To Midnight / Rime Of The Ancient Mariner / Losfer Words (Big ‘Orra) (★) / Powerslave Others (11 songs) – Di’Anno era: Murders In The Rue Morgue (★★) / Iron Maiden / Running Free / Sanctuary (★) – Mark of the Magic: The Number Of The Beast / Hallowed Be Thy Name / 22 Acacia Avenue / Run To The Hills – Brain Salad Surgery: The Trooper / Revelations / Flight Of Icarus *Note: Songs marked with “★” are not found on the traditional album “Resurrection (Live Album Version)”. Songs marked with “★★” are not even found on the masterpiece “NEWCASTLE 1984 2ND NIGHT”. …And so it goes. The biggest highlight is undoubtedly “Murders In The Rue Morgue”! Although this song could be heard on a live single from that time, it was actually only performed twice in 1984: once on the single and once on this album. After that, it remained sealed away for 14 years until the Blaze Bayley era, making it an extremely rare track (speaking of “Murders In The Rue Morgue,” it’s an early rare masterpiece that is also expected to be performed at this year’s November Japan tour, but this album is also the first performance after Nico McBrain joined the band). In addition, “Losfer Words (Big ‘Orra)” is also a song exclusive to this tour. This is a top-of-the-line updated version that revives the legendary recording by master engineer “Crazy S” with the latest transfer. Even within the collection of masterpieces from the 1984 UK tour, this new masterpiece stands out with its exceptional sound and the special feeling of the extremely rare “Murders In The Rue Morgue.” A superb audience recording of the “Ipswich performance on September 18, 1984.” This is a top-of-the-line updated version of the legendary recording by master engineer “Crazy S.”, newly transferred by overseas enthusiasts, boasting a significantly clearer and more vibrant sound than the previous version. Experience a full, high-octane show, including the first performance of “Murders In The Rue Morgue” after Nico McBrain joined the band. Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich, UK 18th September 1984 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) UPGRADE!!! Disc 1 (60:33) 1. Churchill’s Speech 2. Aces High 3. 2 Minutes To Midnight 4. The Trooper 5. Revelations 6. Murders In The Rue Morgue 7. Flight Of Icarus 8. Rime Of The Ancient Mariner 9. Losfer Words (Big ‘Orra) 10. Powerslave 11. Guitar Solo Disc 2 (44:51) 1. The Number Of The Beast 2. Hallowed Be Thy Name 3. 22 Acacia Avenue 4. Iron Maiden 5. Member Introduction 6. Run To The Hills 7. Running Free 8. Sanctuary Bruce Dickinson – vocals Dave Murray – guitar Adrian Smith – guitar, vocals Steve Harris – bass, Vocals: Nicko McBrain – Drums:
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