IRON MAIDEN Sanctuary 7" Vinyl 1980 UK Original EMI 5065 Censored Sleeve
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May 23, 2026 Start Date
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absolute grail for New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) collectors: an original 1980 UK pressing of Iron Maiden's iconic single, "Sanctuary" (c/w "Drifter" and "I've Got The Fire"). This release features the legendary "censored" picture sleeve depicting Eddie standing over PM Margaret Thatcher with a black bar over her eyes—a piece of metal history!


This copy is in investment-grade, Mint condition and has been meticulously preserved.


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