Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden (The Soundhouse Tapes - 1979)

The Soundhouse Tapes is the debut EP by Iron Maiden, and features the very first recordings by the band. Released on 9 November 1979, it features three songs taken from the demo tape recorded at Spaceward.Studios on New Year's Eve 1978. The three tracks - "Prowler", "Invasion" and "Iron Maiden" - appear in a rougher form than they would on the first Iron Maiden album and subsequent singles as they were all recorded in one session.Although major retail chains tried to order large quantities of the record, the band only distributed 5,000 copies, available by mail order alone, which eventually sold out in just a few weeks. Because of this, the EP is now a valuable collectors item, which has been sold at up to £800 online.
Lyrics:
Won't you come into my room,
I wanna show you all my wares.
I just want to see your blood,
I just want to stand and stare.
See the blood begin to flow
As it falls upon the floor.
Iron Maiden can't be fought
Iron Maiden can't be sought.
Oh Well, wherever,
Wherever you are,
Iron Maiden's gonna get you,
No matter how far.
See the blood flow watching it shed
Up above my head.
Iron Maiden wants you for dead.
Won't you come into my room,
I wanna show you all my wares.
I just want to see your blood,
I just want to stand and stare.
See the blood begin to flow
As it falls upon the floor.
Iron Maiden can't be faught,
Iron Maiden can't be sought.
Oh Well, wherever,
Wherever you are,
Iron Maiden's gonna get you,
No matter how far.
See the blood flow watching it shed
Up above my head.
Iron Maiden wants you for dead.
Won't you come into my room,
I wanna show you all my wares.
I just want to see your blood,
I just want to stand and stare.
See the blood begin to flow
As it falls upon the floor.
Iron Maiden can't be fought,
Iron Maiden can't be sought.
Oh Well, wherever,
Wherever you are,
Iron Maiden's gonna get you,
No matter how far.
See the blood flow watching it shed
Up above my head.
Iron Maiden wants you for dead.
Writer(s):
Steve Harris
Members:
Vocals: Paul Di'Anno
Guitar: Dave Murray
Bass: Steve Harris
Drums: Doug Sampson
Production:
Engineer: Mike Kemp
Mixing: Gary Lucas

[@endtyme]

Why are these recordings so unknown? This is early Maiden at it´s best. R.I.P. Paul and thank you for the memories 🖤

[@bobshaft1587]

R.I.P man. Your legacy will never die

[@ZivaQueen]

Paul's finest 4 minutes. Maiden never were the same without him.

[@trevormadden4301]

This is the best version

[@MrKartonki]

Yeah, lot of better than studio version

[@billsmith7784]

Sick AF!

[@djmatthewcarreon]

Great song

[@adriano3161]

DO CARALHOOOO

[@fishnoliwoodklan]

Is this on sale somwhere?