title: 12 Wasted Years
text: # 12 Wasted Years
  
  12 Wasted Years is a video documentary of heavy metal band Iron Maiden, focusing on the history of the band from 1975 to 1987. It includes several rare videos and interviews from the band's career, some of which were later included on the 2004 documentary The Early Days.
  
  The video was released on laserdisc and VHS tape.
  
  In March 2013, Iron Maiden included the full documentary in a reissue of their 1989 concert film, Maiden England.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | favourable |
  
  AllMusic describes it as a "highly recommended documentary".
  
  ## Certifications
  
  | Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
  | - | - | - |
  | United States (RIAA) | Gold | $50,000^^$ |
  | $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||
  