The title is a pun of Deep Purple's live album Made in Japan.

The original cover depicted the band's mascot, Eddie, holding the severed head of singer Paul Di'Anno.

Maiden Japan was released in Brazil (in 1981 & a 1985 re-issue) & Venezuela (in 1987) with the original cover and have become collector's items.

[5] Maiden Japan EP went platinum in Canada and made it to the charts in many other countries around the world.

[6][7] All tracks are written by Steve Harris and Paul Di'Anno, except where noted^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.