Official Iron Maiden artwork and fan drawn Eddies (no AI images please)
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The_7th_one
Ancient Mariner
Cool!
I have the etched disc (Eddie ripper)
I have the etched disc (Eddie ripper)
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
As @The_7th_one said, it was originally drawn for a Metal Hammer cover, then reprised for one version of "BYDTTS".
Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20130905....com/riggsart/Pages/maiden.dir/11beast04.html
Full gallery: http://web.archive.org/web/20110429103332/http://www.derekriggs.com/
PS @Kalata Great bootleg, isn't it?
I've found it was also used for NPFTD CD 1998 reissue booklet - https://www.discogs.com/Iron-Maiden-No-Prayer-For-The-Dying/release/369472
The judge Eddie is also there.... see below. I think he is from a Kerrang cover.
And yeah, it's a great sounding bootleg.
Maybe better than ARLDO live album.Attachments
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srfc
Ancient Mariner
Cool!
I have the etched disc (Eddie ripper)
That was the first ever maiden single I had.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
I have the etched disc (Eddie ripper)
This version with Eddie as a reaper (second alternative cover for BYD... TTS) is a very good artwork.
Though, the original cover represents the title of the song at best.
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The_7th_one
Ancient Mariner
Discussing about the reaper…(maybe I have to read the Derek's book) Anyone knows why the reaper figure appears in almost every Maiden album cover or single and what happened with this figure?
I think the last time where it appears is on The Angel and the gambler single cover.
I think the last time where it appears is on The Angel and the gambler single cover.
Black Bart
Ancient Mariner
That's what I thought, but maybe Derek Riggs did not (want to) keep track of all the products.It wasn't used for BYDTTS, here's a pic of all versions
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
I have no idea, but the reaper and the black cat are repetitive figures in Derek's work.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
If someone wants a alternative DOD album cover, you can use this one (done by Derek Riggs) in any time. 
Although I don't know for what specific thing this cover was created ?
+ another artwork from Riggs - a devilish shelf with Maiden albums (up to VXI) in a book format. Any idea for what it was created?
Although I don't know for what specific thing this cover was created ?
+ another artwork from Riggs - a devilish shelf with Maiden albums (up to VXI) in a book format. Any idea for what it was created?
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Black Bart
Ancient Mariner
I'm pretty sure the first one (reaper) is the cover of the 1995 calendar, since I have it.
As an alternate DOD cover, I'd go for the "less is more" option:
As an alternate DOD cover, I'd go for the "less is more" option:
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Sorry to bring this one back, but are you sure about that?
As an alternate DOD cover, I'd go for the "less is more" option:
That one is cool too, yeah. I like the original one - it's not that bad.
Randalf
Ancient Mariner
If someone wants a alternative DOD album cover, you can use this one (done by Derek Riggs) in any time.
Although I don't know for what specific thing this cover was created ?
+ another artwork from Riggs - a devilish shelf with Maiden albums (up to VXI) in a book format. Any idea for what it was created?
They're both pretty lame, to be honest...
Not that an actual DOD cover is much better, but at least the Eddie and his pose manages to look somewhat appropriate. That shelf is just another poor example of the Not-so-successful Digital Adventures of Derek Riggs.
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srfc
Ancient Mariner
Yes.
I don't have evidence unfortunately but I remember it from the time.. There was an advertisement in Kerrang published for the Futureal single, there was to be 2 CDs and a seven inch picture disc which had the Pyramid Eddie on it. For some reason the release was then scrapped, and only became available as a 1 CD release that could only be ordered from the fan club.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
A lot fans says that DOD album cover is the worst cover in Maiden's history, but I don't think so. Yeah, maybe it is the worst cover from all Maiden's album covers, but if you include covers for singles, compilation albums, live albums.... then it's not the worst. They used the unfinished version, but I like it, it represents the feel of the album just great and I love when the album covers have details (it's not like the SIT album cover, but you get my point). TBOS album cover is great (amazing Eddie), but lacks details. And there are thousands of ugly album covers around the world from rock & metal bands, so.....
Totally agree. I even will say the unsuccessful Digital Adventures of Derek Riggs.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Fantastic artwork - as a backdrop looked even better. Easily could've been the actual album cover. That cover was a nice nod to the NPFTD album.
Here you are. If these pictures works for you.
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Shavasku
Ancient Mariner
Yes, it looked so great on stage! Shame they didn't come to South America.
Thanks, man.
Lord of Wolves 78
Educated Fool
I managed to get a few more rare Eddie pics. As I said before you can pm me for the high and very high res images, and you can also pm me a wish list of rare Eddie pics, whether they be obscure ones, Christmas ones and misc. I reckon I have a fantastic collection of very rare Eddie pics, and even more than Derek Riggs himself. Here they are and enjoy.
