Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden at Royal Mail
Iron Maiden Fan Club
Founded in east London in the mid-1970s by songwriter and bassist Steve Harris, Iron Maiden’s decades-spanning career has made them one of the most revered and influential bands of all time. With over 100 million record sales, almost 2,500 live performances across 64 countries and 17 studio albums – including their latest, Senjutsu, released in 2021 – Iron Maiden have remained fearlessly creative and dedicated to their legions of fans for almost half a century.
The main stamp set celebrates Iron Maiden’s live performances, featuring a selection of photos from their world-wide tours across the years, internationally and at home - and feature all current members of the band.
2023 (January 12 2023)
Commemorative
Designed by Royal Mail Group Ltd
Size 50mm (h) x 30mm (v)
Printed by Cartor Security Print
Print Process Lithography
Perforations 14 x 14
Gum PVA
Stamps
Steve Harris in Vancouver, June 2010
1st
Bruce Dickinson at Hammersmith, Odeon, London, May 1983
1st
Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Steve Harris in Pamplona, September 1988
1st
Nicko McBrain in Quito, March 2009
1st
Dave Murray, Bruce Dickinson and Janick Gers in Rio de Janeiro, January 2001
£1.85
Adrian Smith and Steve Harris in Helsinki, May 2018
£1.85
Iron Maiden at Twickenham Stadium, London, July 2008
£1.85
Bruce Dickinson sword fighting with Eddie in Birmingham, August 2018
£1.85
‘Iron Maiden’ Eddie
£1.85The stare that started it all. Born in 1980 – on the cover of the band’s debut album
‘The Trooper’ Eddie
1stThe unforgettable artwork for one of Iron Maiden’s greatest hit singles and, more recently, the logo for their award-winning beer
‘Aces High’ Eddie
1stReimagined as a fighter pilot for a song honouring the RAF servicemen who defended Britain during the Second World War
‘Senjutsu’ Eddie
£1.85Samurais, feudal Japan and flashing blades inspired this katana-wielding warrior, from the band’s most recent album
Presentation Pack
First Day Cover
Souvenir Pack
RM Code MZ181A
Series : Carrier Pack
Iron Maiden mascot Eddie features on four stamps presented in a special carrier card - different to carrier card hat accompanied the presentation pack.
Miniature Sheet
The backdrop of the miniature sheet is taken from Iron Maiden’s first official live album, Live After Death (1985).
This sheet can truly be called a fan sheet. A collaboration between Royal Mail and Iron Maiden - only available through the Iron Maiden Fan Club. Many thanks to Phil Cole for obtaining this sheet for me.
Generic Sheet
Publicity - First
PHQ Cards
RM Code AQ331
