About This Album

Live After Death is the first live album by Iron Maiden, originally released October 14, 1985. Widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums in heavy metal history. Recorded primarily during four nights at the Long Beach Arena, Los Angeles in March 1985, with the final side recorded at Hammersmith Odeon in October 1984 — both as part of the World Slavery Tour supporting Powerslave (187 concerts across 331 days). Produced by Martin Birch. 18 tracks.

About This Pressing

This is the limited 40th Anniversary Collectors Edition on two 140g coloured vinyl LPs — one blue, one yellow — in a gatefold sleeve featuring the original revered artwork. Includes a replica 24-page World Slavery Tour programme, a replica tour pass, and a glossy 12-page booklet with an exclusive essay interviewing Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Rod Smallwood, and illustrator Derek Riggs. Features the 2015 audio remastering. Released Parlophone, November 28, 2025.

Technical Specifications

Format: 2LP 140g Coloured Vinyl (1 Blue + 1 Yellow) (Gatefold + 24-Page Tour Programme + Tour Pass + 12-Page Booklet — 18 tracks)  │  Label: Parlophone (2025)  │  Producer: Martin Birch

Tracklist

Side A (Long Beach Arena)
A1. Churchill’s Speech
A2. Aces High
A3. 2 Minutes to Midnight
A4. The Trooper
A5. Revelations

Side B
B1. Flight of Icarus
B2. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
B3. Powerslave
B4. The Number of the Beast
B5. Hallowed Be Thy Name

Side C
C1. Iron Maiden
C2. Run to the Hills
C3. Running Free

Side D (Hammersmith Odeon)
D1. Wrathchild
D2. 22 Acacia Avenue
D3. Children of the Damned
D4. Die with Your Boots On
D5. Phantom of the Opera