Iron Maiden - Eddie Crunch - Back Patch 1988 (Version 1, Sealed!)

Heavy Metal ChemistSat, 13/06/2020 - 23:49

We collectors like to talk about mint stuff, but as mint as this you will rarely see them 😁 Also this 1988 Eddie Crunch is even more rare compared to the 1990 Eddie Crunch (see the comparison picture at the end). I like the 1990 version more, but this Crunchy patch is definitely one the very rare and standout pieces in my collection. 🤘😆🤘
I cannot thank my friend, and former TSS user, the 'Banshee', enough for letting this patch go to me. 🤗

Patch

Not for sale or trade

Year: 1989

Bands:

Iron Maiden

In Group: Patch Comparisons

metalmaster1996 on Sun, 14/06/2020 - 00:12

Man, this is awesome! I have no words to describe this beauty hahaha
It is always great to see a vintage patch that is still sealed! 5 flames for sure!

Heavy Metal Chemist on Sun, 14/06/2020 - 00:24

Thank for the flames man! 🤘😆🤘
It's indeed amazing to have the patch sealed, and especially in combination with the rarity of this version. There is another user who has the same patch sealed as well (https://tshirtslayer.com/patch/iron-maiden-can-i-play-madness-official-1988), so I guess some dead-stock surfaced. He also has a Can I Play with Madness back patches sealed (https://tshirtslayer.com/patch/iron-maiden-can-i-play-madness-back-patch), from the same company.
I'm not going to give spoilers, but let me give you a teaser and say that hopefully soon I receive a patch from a classic Maiden album, from the same company and is sealed as well. That one is truly rare. I can't wait for it. 😱😱

metalmaster1996 on Sun, 14/06/2020 - 01:08

This user is so fucking lucky, it is an amazing collection as well as yours.
Can't wait to see your next rarity here, dude \m/

whereeveryouare on Mon, 15/06/2020 - 20:57

Great patch, I have a sealed one as well! Small world. Makes you wonder who's record store or basement they came from.

Heavy Metal Chemist on Mon, 15/06/2020 - 21:03

True! Besides these two sealed ones, I've never seen this version of the patch anywhere else. Could it be that these "Great Southern Company" back patches were printed in lower numbers compared to the Razmataz (English) back patches?