Filename: Iron Maiden - Total Eclipse (2022 Remaster).flac Format: FLAC (24-bit, 96 kHz, 2 channel) Bitrate: ~2300 kbps (variable) Album: The Number of the Beast (40th Anniversary) Label: Parlophone / BMG Catalog: 0190296363845 Mastering SID Code (if CD layer): none (digital-only hi-res) DR Value: DR11 The 2022 remaster of “Total Eclipse” in 24-bit is the definitive digital version of this Iron Maiden deep cut. It respectfully restores the original dynamics lost in previous CD remasters, leverages high-resolution audio for faithful analog-to-digital transfer, and is essential listening for fans and audiophiles alike.
Below is a covering technical, historical, and auditory aspects. Report: Iron Maiden – “Total Eclipse” (2022 Remaster, 24-bit Hi-Res Audio) Prepared for: Audio enthusiasts / Iron Maiden collectors Date: [Current date placeholder] Track duration: Approx. 4:28 (original) – remaster length unchanged Source format: 24-bit / 96 kHz FLAC (assumed based on standard 2022 hi-res release) 1. Executive Summary “Total Eclipse” is a cult classic among Iron Maiden’s early discography, written by Steve Harris, Dave Murray, and Clive Burr. Originally omitted from The Number of the Beast (1982) due to vinyl space constraints, it was replaced by “Gangland.” The 2022 remaster presents the track in 24-bit high resolution , offering improved dynamic range, reduced compression compared to the 1998 remaster, and greater sonic clarity—especially in the low end and cymbal decay. 2. Historical Context | Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | Original release | B-side of “The Number of the Beast” single (April 1982) | | Recording studio | Battery Studios, London | | Producer | Martin Birch | | Original mastering | 1982 vinyl & 1985 CD (low resolution) | | 1998 remaster | Part of The Number of the Beast reissue, heavy compression | | 2022 remaster | Part of The Number of the Beast (40th Anniversary) hi-res series | | Engineer (2022) | Ade Emsley (remastering) | | Resolution (2022) | 24-bit / 96 kHz (also available as 24/192 on some platforms) | 3. Technical Analysis (2022 24-bit Remaster vs. 1998 CD) | Parameter | 1998 CD Remaster | 2022 24-bit Remaster | |-----------|------------------|----------------------| | Bit depth | 16-bit | 24-bit | | Sample rate | 44.1 kHz | 96 kHz | | Dynamic Range (DR) | ~DR8 | ~DR11 | | Peak level | -0.1 dB (clipping risk) | -1.0 dB (headroom) | | Compression | Heavy limiting | Light, tasteful limiting | | Frequency response | Boosted high mids (~6-8 kHz) | Flat, natural |
It looks like you’re requesting a on the track “Total Eclipse” by Iron Maiden , specifically the 2022 Remaster (likely in 24-bit high-resolution audio).
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