| The Essential Iron Maiden | ||||
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| Released | 12 July 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 1980–2003 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Length | 2:27:21 | |||
| Label | Sanctuary/Columbia | |||
| Producer | Martin Birch Nigel Green Steve Harris Will Malone Kevin Shirley | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.5/10.0[2] |
The Essential Iron Maiden is the fourth greatest hits compilation by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on 12 July 2005. Released exclusively in North America, it is part of Sony Music Entertainment's The Essential series. Contrary to other releases from this series, the track listing is presented in reverse-chronological order (i.e., the latest studio-recorded songs appear first).
It is the second album by the band that does not feature Eddie on its cover, the first being the first edition of Live at Donington.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. Iron Maiden – The Essential Iron Maiden at AllMusic. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ Byrom, Cory D. (25 August 2005). "Iron Maiden: The Essential". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 26 June 2011.