Iron Maiden : batch #1 The Studio Collection - remastered 🤘unboxing !

[@evileyes4070]

Them digi pack look really good .😍

[@farleysnerdcaveofdoom5195]

2 words: kick ass! Hang onto those figures. They tend to go up in price quickly!!!! Great batch!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That’s my middle name “ hang onto things “ lmao 🤘 tty soon ;)

[@martinhulka8076]

Do you prefer digipack to classic cd case? I always wonder if they will not get damaged in time. I owned 1998 remasters and they seemed very good! Anyway I will buy all of these as well ;) Thanks for the video btw!!!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I still don’t mind either or as long as they’re done properly & these are nice in my opinion ! I do put all my digipaks in CD size resealable bags , this keeps the dust off them and prevents them from rubbing against the CDs that are next to it , yeah I’m a picky ass lol . Also if I do want to take a CD in my vehicle to listen to I just put it in an old beat up jewel case and the actual digipak never leaves the house ! That you for watching 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@StalkerStiv]

Thanks to these 2015 remasters, I can listen to Maiden perfectly on headphones, the originals will always be better on the head for speakers, but it’s impossible to listen to them on headphones, the sound is too quiet, and the 2015 remasters are the best because the sound is completely balanced, increased, improved, not overloaded . The best remasters I have ever heard!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I totally agree with you , they sound phenomenal with headphones on ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Up The Irons !

[@chadcassidy1580]

I think I have a nice, well rounded collection of Iron Maiden stuff. Not near what some have, but I do have some very special goodies! The Stranger in a Strange Land cassette single jacket, signed by 3 of 6 members is my most prized possession. I should do some videos haha I'll have to watch all your stuff dude!

[@DonovanPuricelliOzzyOsbourne]

It's awesome that Iron Maiden is doing these remasters. Also, will help me out with getting the 90's, 2000's, and 2010's albums to get on CD's. Also, Awesome video. Up the Irons! \m/

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Once you get all 16 lined up on your shelf , it’s gonna look amazing 👀 well worth it ✔️

[@DonovanPuricelliOzzyOsbourne]

You got that right. Also, I gotten a CD today and it is Warkings - Reborn. They formed this year and an awesome Power Metal band. They sound like a bit of Viking Mid-Evil theme through out the whole album. It's worth to listen. \m/

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Ok it’s on my check out list ✔️ ty

[@DonovanPuricelliOzzyOsbourne]

You're welcome! \m/

[@graemeknowles1431]

If people are sitting on the fence whether to buy them. Dont be. They sound friggin phenomenal. Cant wait for the next batch to come out.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I agree 👍 Can’t wait until February lol

[@mr.immortal1614]

I’m jealous dude. I want that to.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I was in Sunrise Records the other day & they still had one copy let & the jacked up the price to $64.99 , they can keep it ! I’m glad I got it when I did ! Hope you can find one for a reasonable price ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@frankcantelmi245]

Great video thanks for showing us the Iron maiden Number of the Beast Collectors box looks real cool Keep rockin

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

You are welcome ! My best wishes to you Frank , have a great holiday season 🎄 take care

[@buek14]

Could you tell me what's the difference between the 1998 and 2015 remasters in practice?

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

To be honest I don’t know a great deal about the ‘98 reissues , I only have originals + the 2015 set I’m working on , batch #4 release date is November 22 . I think it boils down to preference , some people really like the originals , some the ‘98’s , some the ‘15’s & there is another set of reissues from CASTLE , not sure the year on those ! Definitely lots to choose from lol . Sorry I couldn’t help more ! Thanks for watching 🤘

[@akiko8364]

Excuse me, I was wondering do figures of the members of the band exist? or have they only made Eddie figures? My dad was thinking of buying figures of his favorite bands and I want to help him.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

As far as I know this set has only been Eddie figurines so far ! That’s a great idea , they should make a set with all band members , hopefully they do ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@chebrujo]

Steve Harris says Eddie is more handsome than the band members, that's why he gets a figurine and they do not

[@eddieeddie8229]

Este tipo te desarma los productos, cómo si fueran las bolsas con cosas del super. Cuando coleccionaba algo de maiden, estaba 1/2 para abrir la caja y ver el librito del cd. Jep

[@vinnyreed723]

I feel that for the second batch of reissues should have have had the figurine be Powerslave and have it be the big pyramid

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Yes that would be very cool ! Looks like batch #2 is pushed back to a March release . Thanks for watching ⛓ Up The Irons !

[@elstoxictrace6176]

man wicked video killer unboxing This is one hell of a set. Looking forward to the somewhere in time one thats my fav maiden. \m/cheers\m/

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Ya a cyborg Eddie would be killer ! Wish the figurine was a bit bigger but , who gives a 💩 lol . I wish you the very best my friend 🍻 cheers to you & everyone that’s important to you :))

[@christianluna5778]

Great video darcy awesome number of the beast collectors set, \m/ up the irons

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Up the Irons 🤘 thanks Christian

[@oldgit4260]

Iron Maiden are turning into some sort of Disney franchise!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I don’t disagree with that , but the game has changed ! The days of selling millions of albums are over . Each band should be ran as a business , which includes strong marketing & that is obvious with bands like Iron Maiden & Metallica 🤘 Thanks for watching :)

[@megaduck7965]

So tempted by these . However as I own them all already , I’m struggling to justify re-buying them all again . I’d totally buy a somewhere in time collectors box though !

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I’m such a sucker when it comes to stuff like this , they see me coming a mile away lol . I’ll do a video as soon as batch #2 arrives 🤘tty soon

[@daytonsMusicRoom]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 not pretty new it's should be remastered

[@9496TULL]

Really nice looking set. I probably won’t be getting this. I already own most but 1 or 2. You can’t go wrong with Maiden \m/. Great informative video 👍

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Ya they did a great job ! Figurine could of been bigger oh well , good detail on it 🤘 I hope you have a great holiday season 🎄

[@9496TULL]

Darcy Six Strings Nine Lives I hope you do too

[@blackstarvinyl6375]

Cool set. Minus the digipaks!!!!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Lmao 🤣

[@ClarkOVision]

Good heavens! I'm gonna have to win the lottery. I want all of these. 😍😩

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

The collectors box is cool , as long as it’s packed properly & not destroyed . I’d definitely go after those first , after a year they will become scarce & pricey . The digipacks will be around for a while , should not be hard to find . The Eddie figure is not big but , I don’t care ... it’s Maiden 🤘 Up The Irons

[@tainted_lord87]

Excellent score from Iron Maiden.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Iron Maiden are so good at marketing their brand 😉 I’m just a sucker lol

[@vinyltransmission]

Love the patch design. That would look cool on a baseball cap!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

It’s a great set ! I’m really looking forward to see what they have in store for the next 3 collectors boxes 🤔 looks like all figurine’s are based off of the Legacy of the Beast video game :))

[@speedking4951]

Man a true collector's heaven. Not sure i will be buying these re-releases as i already own the maiden catalogue. The only one still missing from my collection is their debut. No clue why. I guess i will be buying this one probably. Cheers 🤘.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Ya I’m a sucker for this type of stuff , like The Number of the Beast set 🥴

[@JIF882]

Buy it.

[@Vinylrebel72]

Awesome pick up brother!! I hope I can pick up a few those too!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thank you ! I hope you do too , I think you’ll love ‘em 👌 take care :)

[@ANDREWBALLINA]

I saw these advertised online months ago, but it was cool to see a vid. I don't think I'll worry about these, as I have the first re-issues on CD and the re-issues on vinyl and I'm happy with that. The figure's pretty small, I thought it would of been bigger. It's good the albums are getting released in batches, lets people buy a few at time and not all the albums at once. Great unboxing, Darcy and have a great Christmas.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks Andrew ! I hope you have a awesome holiday season 🎄 take care :)

[@christiangrillot7059]

My love for this update stops at that T-shirt. Red Sox Nation!!! Very cool, as always. This was a reminder to complete my Maiden ‘93-‘15 vinyl box, so that I can jump on these. Didn’t know these were coming down the pipe - those box set extras look irresistible. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Darcy!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Lmao that’s great ! We have one MLB team & one NBA team in all of 🇨🇦 I gotta support . I know the Sox’s are gonna be atop the AL East for the foreseeable future ⚾️ Maiden does a great job with their vinyl & CD reissues . I hope you have a awesome holiday season 🎄 take care

[@MisterMetalFan666]

The original and 94 reissues that came w the bonus disc are considered to be among the best sounding cd's.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Your right , I love the sound of my originals . These are more of a collectors item for me , I’m kinda nuts that way 🤣 stay tuned for batch #2 in March 🤘 thanks for watching

[@alexma321]

I was enjoyed in this video

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I’m happy you enjoyed it 🤘 Thanks for watching !

[@thediesel387]

Love your Trooper Ale display. How do you rate the beer?

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Hey Travis 👋 I gotta be honest man the regular Trooper is the only one I really like ! I’d like to grab some more but it’s hard to find where I live here in Canada ! Thanks for stopping by 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@thediesel387]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 I thought the flavor of the regular one is a little bizarre for a beer but it was still not bad. Yeah I'd drink again though I mean, is there a beer anywhere with a better looking label on the bottle?

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

It was interresting to see in the CD remaster re-issues that the first two albums were released in their British versions. On the first album the song "Sanctuary" is absent and "Twilight Zone" is missing on Killers. Both were included on the 1998 re-masters. But these new issues sound fantastic!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I’ve been in a real Maiden kick lately , just had my originals of A Real Live One & A Real Dead One on , I’m hoping they reissue those also , separately would be nice because I love both covers ! I agree they do sound fantastic !

[@MrMojoRisin]

Great stuff Darcy. The CDs look nice and the collectors box is awesome with the extras. They look better than the 98 remasters.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Happy New Year Peter 🎉 Great for listening or collecting . I’m looking forward to the next batch 🤘 thanks for stopping in :)

[@MrMojoRisin]

Darcy Six Strings Nine Lives Happy New Year my friend.

[@marc.g.with.a.c.]

Great video Darcy, I learned a lot about these reissues!! As you probably guessed I’m an original press CD kinda guy, I do buy reissues, but only if I can’t get the original! I have to say tho, they look really nice & I like the NOTB boxset!! I like the fact & agree with you that they’ve not put unnecessary extra songs on & stayed true to the original albums!! 🤘🏻

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I totally respect that you seek original pressings , that’s just pure fun in its self . I’m a sucker for collectables & easily swayed , Iron Maiden is a marketing machine & do a fantastic job 🤘🤘 Marc I’m happy to of met you & my best wishes to you & your family :))

[@marc.g.with.a.c.]

Darcy Six Strings Nine Lives The feeling is mutual my friend, its always a pleasure to chat with you & I always enjoy your videos. All the best to you & your family, enjoy!! 🤘🏻

[@baldmetalnerd]

Great looking albums and they're very cool but I can't see myself picking up these albums again, but I can see why some folks would to have a consistent set.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Ya it will great for the younger fans & fans that are newer to Iron Maiden 🤘 Up The Irons !

[@vinylrules5307]

Awesome video Darcy!!!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

What up ? Nice to see you , thank you & have awesome holiday season 🤘

[@ClarkOVision]

That is very cool! Darn it, I'm so confused as to what Maidens stuff to get these days, lol. Thanks Darcy for sharing.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

As I said in my video , I don’t own any of the 1998 reissues . These I’m going to get from more of a collectors stand point , I don’t need ‘em ... I want ‘em ! sorry that wasn’t being much help 😬

[@KevinKohlhase]

Killer patch. I have 2 Eddie figurines. You need to get the newest album issues from 90-present.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I have the 1990 - 2015 box set complete on vinyl , I’ll do a video soon . I’d love to get some of those larger Eddie figurines , they look so cool 🤘

[@AberranceMetal]

Very cool man! I have those reissues that you were talking about that form Eddie's head, but I wouldn't mind picking up the deluxe box versions that they come out with. That patch and figurine are cool!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

It’s a great set ! The figurine is smaller that I would of liked but , still very cool 👌 take care brother :)

[@VINYLIZER]

Amazon doesnt do common sense lol. Great stuff Darcy!!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

No sh*t ! I ordered another one for a friend & it came damaged , already sent back 👎 I’ll order batch #2 from Import CDs

[@cody8538]

Cool vid, Darc, that little box set is pretty nifty. I do have a battle jacket on the go, might have to put up a video of it for you to check out!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That would be cool ! You know I’m not too old for a battle jacket 🤘 I better get on that !

[@BadEnglishRecs]

That collector's set is nice. Are going to buy also Iron Maiden comic books? mr. Finglish (Bäd English Recs)

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Yes I made a video on the Iron Maiden comics , they are fantastic 👍

[@BadEnglishRecs]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 Oh I missed that video! I have to check out it.

[@JIF882]

If I'm not mistaken, Number Of The Beast is missing Total Eclipse(which was on the 1998 remaster).

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Your right about that , the reason it wasn’t on the original back in 1982 was because of space constraints . They added it back in for the ‘98 reissues , lots of room on compact disc format . As far as the new digipak reissues go , they are following the original track listing of each album & not the ‘98 reissues . Thanks for watching 🤘 Up The Irons !

[@darthinvader5047]

I picked up a few of the iron maiden remasterd cds I don't recommend them. For one the cardboard case it comes with dings up pretty easily and Wears and falls apart from it sliding out of your shelf and the disc spins around in the slot every time you move it and pick it up witch leads for the discs to scratch up when will they learn that cds aren't ment to spin around in loose cardboard cases and sliding in and out of digipacks they aren't records and atleast records have a protective sleeve put into them. It would be a better bet buying the 1998 remasters considering they have jewl cases

[@sixzerothreeonesevensixnine]

I'm in a minority on the VC. I love digipacks and these look top quality. I've got the 1998 editions but these look nicer to me and i agree the bonus tracks arent of interest to me much, id sooner have them on a dedicated disc. Enjoy. I've been spinning Maiden a lot this week myself.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I’m really impressed with these ! Not super fancy but , very well made . This is my kind of digipak 🍻 cheers

[@glenndavidson6934]

dude I got one ordered myself good video

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Awesome ! I told the lady at Amazon , if this is the way your sending these , I’m sure you’ll get every one of them sent back !! Import CDs has great packaging , never had any issues with them . So , I hope your comes undamaged 🤞 keep rockin’ into the new year :)

[@supermanbri83]

Great Review !! I would have maybe picked these up and still might sometime, but I was really disappointed that they didn't include "Sanctuary" on the first album, "Twilight Zone" isn't on Killers, and "Total Eclipse" isn't on The Number Of The Beast. I'm not quite sure why they picked the original UK track listing for North American release I prefer the originals (although I do think Sanctuary flows better as the 2nd track on 1980) and the castle 2cd editions from 1995 are great too

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I’m with you on the track listing , Sanctuary is such a great song . I don’t have any of the Castle editions , hard to find around here . Thanks for watching 🤘 tune in for batch #2 in February ~ take care Darcy

[@clanspen]

I like the mastering done on the raw power releases done in the 90s I am missing a few so the picture of Eddie isn't quite right

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I honestly never heard any of the Raw Power reissues & I know they’re not easy to find around these parts ! I hope you find the rest , get that Eddie complete ! Hope you doing great John 🤘 Tty soon

[@clanspen]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 I see NOTB and POM all the time at flea markets here in NJ, if you want check one out for comparison, maybe we can work a trade for Canadian copy of something..

[@mrjape71]

Nice series, Darcy! As you know I also love Iron Maiden very much but I think I already have enough their albums and single if that's possible. :) I don't think that I'm going to get any of these. Sure looked gloss! Jarkko / MyVinylBar

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I know what you mean , how much is enough lol . Im a sucker for anything from Maiden , Priest or Saxon 😂

[@AndreaA127]

Cool video, so how do they sound?

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thank you ! I’ll be honest , have not spun ‘em yet . I will over Christmas & let you know . These I bought basically as a collectors item , being a Maiden fanatic I am 🤘 thanks for watching :)

[@AndreaA127]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 okay cool, just bought this batch too and wondering if they sound better than the 98 reissues...and soooo glad they gave "Iron Maiden" its original cover back, the 98 reissue cd cover for Iron Maiden was horrendus

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

OMG ! I hated that computer generated cover art . You know these reissues , I hear good & bad 🤘 looking forward to more of your channel :)

[@AndreaA127]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 thanks same for you.

[@harmlessrebel868]

Great video. I'm actually a bit disappointed. When I read that they were being reissues, I was under the impression that the collectors boxes would double as slide in boxes to create boxed sets, like they did with the LPs. Oh well, will likely still get them, haha.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That’s exactly what I thought too ! I was thinking each collectors box would house 4 CDs 🤔 have a great holiday season :)

[@pablostoop7410]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 The second bunch apparently has enough space to house 4 albums.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That would be cool , my batch #2 should be here soon . It was supposed to come out in February , but was delayed . I will be do a unboxing video as soon as it arrives 🤘 Stay Heavy

[@stallionblacklord]

Grandfather's toys.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

🤣 that’s great ! Thanks for watching

[@stallionblacklord]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 See you in the next batch, Up the Irons! & Happy New year!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Same to you 🤘 see you in February !

[@vicenteamestica1668]

I don't have all that shit :'( You are so lucky

[@booshting3520]

No 5.1 mix, boo

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Ya wish they did ! 🤘 Thanks for watching :)

[@ClarkOVision]

😂😂😂😂😂 A nice plate of brains....! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

😋 🍽

[@georgearnold4536]

Great video number of the beast art work is not true to the original vinyl version looks like they used the same art work as the UK 98 reissue. ....

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thank you very much ! I’m sure looking forward to the next 3 batches , especially the 3 collectors sets 🤘 up the irons !

[@noelbullard2419]

Apparently 98 cover was actually meant to be the original but the 82 issue colours where printed wrong

[@MrVictoria69]

I still think Maidens the most overrated band in history but thanks for posting Merry Christmas 🎄

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

I was always more of a Metallica, Judas Priest fan.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Judas Priest 🤘 my favourite band !

[@jonnydavies6968]

I picked up the debut and Killers 2015 remasters other day because I hated, and I mean HATED, the 1998 remasters because they sounded shit. Initially, I thought they were a real improvement. Then I listened to my original UK Fame issues of the debut and Killers and they just piss all over both remasters. There is more depth, more warmth, and they don't give you ear fatigue due to everything being loud. My advice, try to get the original CD releases. I managed to get hold of the original CD of Powerslave too because the 1998 remaster has the opening atmospheric section of Powerslave contained at the end of Back to the Village track. Not good. And the 1998 remaster of that sounds shit also. Not bothered about NoTB, PoM, SiT or SSoaSS 2015 remasters. The 1998 ones will be ok cos I don't like those albums much.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I have all the original ones on CD & they sound great . The ones I show here are more of a collectors thing for me , love anything Maiden . Any Fame pressings are difficult to get & sometimes pretty pricey . Thanks for watching 🤘 up the Irons !

[@jonnydavies6968]

I love everything Maiden too. I just picked up 2 Minutes to Midnight 12" Picture Disc at my vinyl guy's shop other day. Never owned it at the time so is a nice addition. I have every 7" up until The Clairvoyant, including the original Soundhouse Tapes, the Uncensored Sanctuary 7", Trooper Shaped Pic Disc and many more original 12" singles.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Wow I’m jealous ! Stay tuned I’m gonna do a video on my 1990 to 2015 vinyl box set , finally have it completed ✔️

[@alexma321]

Original releases are so weak in sound, without depth and strength, literally without life. 1998 remasters are masterpieces who have developed Maiden's sound to another level, real level who was missing in 80's

[@thenow5559]

I just ordered the vinyl versions of all remasters of 2014. Will sell the 2012 limited edition pic discs on ebay. Those pic discs sound absolutely horrible, total waste of $$. Fortunetly they held resale value.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Good choice , you’ll enjoy them ! All my Maiden vinyl are reissues & they are very well done . If I see any decent originals I’ll get them , but I really never see them around . Thanks for watching 🤘 Up The Irons !

[@thenow5559]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 Awesome!

[@thenow5559]

Update: got my shipment, the only problem i noticed was on Rock in Rio, vinyl has deep factory smudges under light inspection. Seems its a common thing in many new pressings. Does not seem to impact sound. A friend of mine got her copy and it too has smudges in same places when looking with light. QA nowadays is a not so good. At least they werent warped-) no point exchanging as i looked on reviews on amazon, someone posted a pic of same issue under the review of this record. How was your copy?

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Of the 3 vinyl which one is the smudge on ?

[@thenow5559]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 the 1st two disks, if you look closely under light, right on the beginning grooves its smudged.

[@brutalmorality5885]

I absolutely HATE bonus tracks.... LOL

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Absolutely ! I like to hear a album the way it was original released , most of the time the bonus stuff is a sales gimmick ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@thediesel387]

You could just skip those tracks?

[@cbr9914]

the figurines are cool, but the patches are pretty awful looking

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I agree ! They could’ve put in a better effort on the patches ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Canada

[@samemain9999]

I bought Piece of Mind. I so waited, thought would be great. Ooooohhh fucck..... It sounds awful, terrible. Sound like from deep water. Maybe I will try japanese realese wich comes on december 26 but i sure it will be the same terrible sound. Songs is like dead. You listen and you do not feel any drive. Vocals seems dead, guitars are soft.. horrible 1998 version iscmuch better. And....the cover it is so fuckin cheap, resolution of artwork.... oh god.... In 2018 years after christ such resolution? Ofxourse i am sure japan version would have better cover colours, not that milk. And why digipack. These digipaks looks so cheap and they gets broken even if they new

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Let us know how the Japanese version is , if you decide pick one up 👍

[@duh50360]

This was not exactly a ringing endorsement. Wow.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

🤣