''Eddie's Archive'' is a
box set
A box set or (its original name) boxed set is a set of items (for example, a compilation of books, musical recordings, films or television programs) traditionally packaged in a box and offered for sale as a single unit.
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by British heavy metal band
Iron Maiden, released on 16 November 2002. The box, an embossed metal casket featuring the face of mascot
Eddie,
contains three
double CDs, the Iron Maiden
family tree and a
shot glass.
The family tree is an updated version of the family tree that originally came with ''
A Real Dead One'' in 1993.
''Eddie's Archive'' was originally released as a limited edition, with the family tree numbered. However, due to demand, it was later re-released with a different colour inlay (changed from blue to red) and with the family tree unnumbered, in order to preserve the value of the original issue.
Speaking about the box set, bassist and band founder
Steve Harris Steve Harris may refer to:
* Steve Harris (musician) (born 1956), founder member and bassist of the band Iron Maiden
* Steve Harris (actor) (born 1965), American film and TV actor
* Steve Harris (basketball) (1963–2016), American basketball playe ...
commented, "''Eddie's Archive'' was released for the real collector. We always try hard to keep the quality there for people. We would make a hell of a lot more money if we didn't package a release looking like that, but we do it because we're proud of the Iron Maiden legacy and want to treat the fans with respect."
Contents
# ''
BBC Archives''
# ''
Beast over Hammersmith''
# ''
Best of the 'B' Sides''
References
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Iron Maiden compilation albums
2002 compilation albums
Heavy metal compilation albums