The reissues of the final two classic era Iron Maiden albums on vinyl are here, and we take a look back in our retro reviews.

The 2012-14 cycle of 1980s retro activity is coming to an end with the 180g black vinyl reissues of Maiden’s late 80s albums. Replicated in the best possible vinyl format with the original packaging, this is as close to Maiden vinyl nirvana as any fan can come.

Check out our retro reviews of these most distinguished entries in the deep and diverse Iron Maiden catalog:

Somewhere In Time (1986)

Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (1988)

And click here for part 1 of our in-depth discussion of the late classic era and the trials and tribulations that produced these two records.