Iron Maiden – Somewhere In Time (Vinyl LP, 1986, Capitol Records SJ-12524, US SRC Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Somewhere In Time is Iron Maiden’s sixth studio album and marked the band’s first extensive use of guitar synthesizers, adding a futuristic dimension to its heavy metal sound. Produced by Martin Birch, it includes “Wasted Years,” “Stranger In A Strange Land,” and the epic “Alexander The Great.”

Collector Note
This 1986 US Capitol SJ-12524 stereo edition was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation using Allied-plated metalwork, as identified by the AL-SP runout markings. The supplied matrices also carry STERLING SOUND and DMM markings; mastering is credited to George Marino at Sterling Sound, and this copy includes the original printed lyric/photo inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Strong VG+ all around.
Original printed inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, SRC Pressing, Direct Metal Mastering
Label: Capitol Records – SJ-12524
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Heavy Metal

Matrix / Runout
Side A: △/3445 B-24515-2 SJ-1-12524-Z1-Dmm AL-SP It Were So Loud 0-1 Sterling Sound SP 0-1 sm2-1
Side B: △/3445-X Sterling Sound 1f 1-6 0-35m1-2 EVEN QUIET BITS WERE LOUD AL-SP SJ-2-12524-Z1-Dmm B-24516-Z1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Caught Somewhere In Time – 7:22
A2 Wasted Years – 5:06
A3 Sea Of Madness – 5:42
A4 Heaven Can Wait – 7:24

Side B
B1 The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner – 6:31
B2 Stranger In A Strange Land – 5:43
B3 Deja Vu – 4:55
B4 Alexander The Great – 8:35

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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