13. Why does the vinyl version of LIVE AFTER DEATH have more tracks than the CD version? (Iron Maiden)
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This article is from the Iron Maiden FAQ, by Vartan Narinian vsn@pobox.com and Steve Payne Sirpapa@aol.com with numerous contributions by others.
13. Why does the vinyl version of LIVE AFTER DEATH have more tracks than the CD version? (Iron Maiden)
The CD version of LIVE AFTER DEATH includes everything that the first three
sides of the LP version contain. The fourth side is not included.
Also, RUNNING FREE is shortened from about 8:16 on vinyl to about 3:16 on
the CD by eliminating the crowd interaction. An experienced listener can
even tell where the track has been cut.
The common factor between the first three sides of the LP is that they are
recorded at the Long Beach Arena in California, whereas the fourth side
is recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon (now known as the Hammersmith Apollo)
in London.
The vinyl version of LIVE AFTER DEATH is around 100 minutes and there's no
way these could fit on a single CD. Granted, they could have released a double
CD but there might have been price considerations. In any case, I like to
think of the fourth side of the LP as an extra bonus for buying the vinyl. :)
The songs extra on the LP version are: WRATHCHILD, CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED,
22 ACACIA AVENUE, DIE WITH YOUR BOOTS ON and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
(The PHANTOM OF THE OPERA performance is brilliant, by the way.)
The LIVE AFTER DEATH video is also recorded at the Long Beach Arena but on
a different night and contains a full gig, complete with intro and encore.
It closes with SANCTUARY which is neither on the CD nor the LP.
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