Originally released as a part of Eddie's Archive, this was the first of three double CDs. It contains four separate live shows – two with Paul Di'anno on vocals, and two with Bruce Dickinson on vocals.
The quality is excellent, and it makes a nice historical package. The original version of Killers, with different lyrics which apparently were made up five minutes before going on stage, is quite amusing. It's a good thing they sat down afterwards and thought more about it! :)
Most of this stuff has been available as bootlegs for years – I have copies of them myself – but it is good to have the real deal. The Reading Festival show is an excellent showcasing of the band in Di'anno's day, and how he used to drive the crowd. It's also great to have a solid live recording of the material from the first album.
Rating : Great live performances from another age. This gives a clear indication of how a band grows through the years on stage. 4.5/5
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