The Iron Maiden Royal Mail stamps are first class

Envelopes at the ready heavy metal fans – Royal Mail has revealed a collection of 12 Special Stamps dedicated to Iron Maiden.

Eight of the stamps feature images from some of Iron Maiden’s best-known performances, from the 1980s until 2018. The remaining four save space for legendary rock mascot Eddie – an illustrated fixture across Iron Maiden album covers since their self-titled debut (originally created by artist Derek Riggs and based on a mask used in Iron Maiden live shows).

The Eddie stamps are reserved for a miniature sheet and feature four “notorious artworks”, says Royal Mail. This includes the debut Eddie; “Trooper Eddie”, from one of the band’s best known singles and, more recently, their beer; “Aces High Eddie”, showing the mascot reimagined as a fighter pilot, and “Senjutsu Eddie”, from the latest album. According to the Royal Mail, the stamp issue was created in close collaboration with Iron Maiden band members and Phantom Music Management Ltd.