The Essential Iron Maiden
The Essential Iron Maiden is the fourth greatest hits compilation by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on 12 July 2005. Released exclusively in North America, it is part of Sony Music Entertainment's The Essential series. Contrary to other releases from this series, the track listing is presented in reverse-chronological order.
It is the second album by the band that does not feature Eddie on its cover, the first being the first edition of Live at Donington.
Track listing
Credits
;Iron Maiden- Bruce Dickinson – vocals
- Dave Murray – guitars
- Adrian Smith – guitars
- Steve Harris – bass
- Nicko McBrain – drums
- Janick Gers – guitars
- Blaze Bayley – vocals
- Clive Burr – drums
- Paul Di'Anno – vocals
- Dennis Stratton – guitar
;Production
- Martin Birch – producer
- Steve Harris – producer
- Simon Fowler – photography
- Lonn Friend – liner notes
- Nigel Green – producer
- Will Malone – producer
- Dimo Safari – cover photo
- Kevin Shirley – producer, engineer, mastering, mixing
- Howie Weinberg – mastering