The Essential Iron Maiden is the fourth greatest hits compilation by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on 12 July 2005. Released exclusively in North America, it is part of Sony Music Entertainment's The Essential series. Contrary to other releases from this series, the track listing is presented in reverse-chronological order (i.e., the latest studio-recorded songs appear first). It is the second album by the band that does not feature Eddie on its cover, the first being the first edition of Live at Donington. Track listing Credits Paul Di'Anno – Vocals (Disc 2-Tracks 10–12) Bruce Dickinson – Vocals (Disc 1-Tracks 1–4, 9–13; Disc 2-Tracks 1–9, 13–14) Blaze Bayley – Vocals (Disc 1-Tracks 5–8) Dave Murray – Guitar (All Tracks) Dennis Stratton – Guitar (Disc 2-Track 12) Adrian Smith – Guitar (Disc 1-Tracks 1–4,13; Disc 2-1–11, 13–14) Janick Gers – Guitar (Disc 1-Tracks 1–12; Disc 2-Track 14) Steve Harris – Bass (All Tracks), producer (Disc 1-Tracks 1—9; Disc 2-Track 14) Clive Burr – Drums (Disc 2-Tracks 8–12) Nicko McBrain – Drums (Disc 1-All Tracks; Disc 2-Tracks 1–7, 13–14) with Martin Birch – Producer Simon Fowler – Photography Lonn Friend – Liner notes Nigel Green – Producer Michael Kenney – Keyboards Will Malone – Producer Dimo Safari – Cover photo Kevin Shirley – Producer, engineer, mastering, mixing Howie Weinberg – Mastering References Iron Maiden compilation albums Albums produced by Martin Birch Albums produced by Kevin Shirley Albums produced by Wil Malone 2005 greatest hits albums Heavy metal compilation albums