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product_id: 4490882
title: "Pt. 1: The Early Days"
brand: "sanctuary records"
price: "R867"
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reviews_count: 12
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4490882-pt-1-the-early-days
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# Pt. 1: The Early Days

**Brand:** sanctuary records
**Price:** R867
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Pt. 1: The Early Days by sanctuary records
- **How much does it cost?** R867 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

This 2-DVD set chronicles the first part of the Iron Maiden story - from their beginnings as a group of teenagers in London's East End through their huge breakthrough third album, the Number of the Beast.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great DVDs for Maiden fans
  

*by T***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2005*

"The Early Days" is a 2 DVD set that is ideal for major Iron Maiden fans; if you are a devotee of Maiden, you will not be disappointed, and if you are a fan of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in general, these DVDs capture the golden age of that metal phenomenon.Disc 1 features 3 different concerts, the first feature Paul Di'Anno on vocals, the other two with Bruce Dickinson. The footage is presented as best it can, from oringal sources from the 80's, so the quality does not match "Rock in Rio" of course, but is still well-preserved. It was great to see Paul Di'Anno in concert, something I've never seen live or in video until I viewed these DVDs, and Bruce's performances stand out from his earliest days in the band. Especially interesting for me was the performance of "Revelations", a great song I've not heard live before, and also it features the only time I've seen Bruce play guitar.Disc 2 features a 90-minute new documentary that delves deep into the origin and history of the band. In the first years there were many line-up changes, and many original band members are included in the eye-opening interviews. Steve Harris's drive and determination and legendary bass-playing innovation are evident throughout the interviews. You will learn about the early venues and performances of Maiden, the powerful egos in the band, and the transition from pub acts to world tours.The "20th Century Box" segment on DVD 2 is an episode of the topical British Television programme that investigates the NWOBHM and focuses on Maiden. However, the television show is quite odd, with a strange artsy introduction and exit that is quite funny IMHO and feels like it's from the 1960's, and aside from Maiden, the show investigates a strange British phenomenon of cardboard guitars used by kids to emulate the hard-rocking stage acts of metal bands.Maiden fans will find lots of footage worth watching and will be pleased by the detail and care put into the transfers of concert footage and the production of the interviews. Some of it may be overkill for the casual fan; the greatest enjoyment will be for the dedicated Maiden fan, but the music and classic tale of hard working musicians make this a great value at the Amazon price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Perfect documentary! Full concert films! Awesome, awesome awesome!
  

*by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020*

I have loved this band since I was a kid. Learning about how it all started, the ups and downs, the creativity, the legacy - it's all here! Plus, you get full concert films featuring the classic original lineup and the best version of the band with Nico and Bruce!!!Iron Maiden deserves a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and this documentary shows and tells you exactly why!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Can't Possibly Go Wrong With This One!!!
  

*by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2005*

Having been an Iron Maiden fan for the better part of two decades, I have to say this DVD delivered waaaaayyyy more than I ever expected.  From the production quality to the historical content, this disc is a full blown keeper!!  Take it from someone who's banged his head to these brutal Brits since he was only twelve.  If you fancy yourself a fan, buy this DVD.  You will not be disappointed.  I cannot wait until the next installment of this series hits the shelves.  This disc made it all the more clear that it'll take a lot more than the abuse these guys suffered at Ozzfest in California this year to put them down for the count.  The beast that is Maiden is a class act that just won't quit!  Up the Irons!!

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