Genre - Rock, Pop
U2 – War (LP) (VG+)
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U2 – War
LP, Album | Island Records | Cat. No. 90067-1 | US | 1983
The first US pressing of War — on the original purple Island Records label, issued in a gatefold jacket with full lyrics printed inside. Pressed by Specialty Records Corporation (SRC): identified by “SP” in the label matrix, the SRC logo stamped in the runouts, and “E A S T” embossed around the center hole — the classic SRC pressing identifiers that collectors use to confirm this variant. Distributed by ATCO/Atlantic. Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin; mastered by Phil Brown at Warner Bros. Recording Studios, Los Angeles. Produced by Steve Lillywhite. Engineered by Paul Thomas; assistant engineer Kevin Killen. Band photography by Anton Corbijn; boy cover photograph by Ian Finlay. Trumpet by Ken Fradley. Design by Rapid Exteriors. Managed by Paul McGuinness. Note on Track A2 (Seconds): includes an excerpt from Soldier Girls (1980 documentary film) courtesy of Contemporary Films. Catalog number appears as 90067-1 on the labels and rear cover; 7 90067-1 on the spine. Larry Mullen Jr. plays Yamaha drums. VG+/VG+ — light age and handling wear only.
Condition
- Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — light age/handling wear
- Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — gatefold with lyrics; light age/handling wear
Tracklist
Side A
A1. Sunday Bloody Sunday (4:38)
A2. Seconds (3:24) — incl. excerpt from Soldier Girls
A3. New Year’s Day (5:38)
A4. Like A Song… (4:48)
A5. Drowning Man (4:12)
Side B
B1. The Refugee (3:40)
B2. Two Hearts Beat As One (5:00)
B3. Red Light (4:09)
B4. Surrender (6:01)
B5. ‘40” (2:08)
Credits
Vocals & Guitar: Bono
Guitar, Piano & Lap Steel Guitar: The Edge
Bass: Adam Clayton | Drums & Percussion: Larry Mullen Jr. (Yamaha)
Trumpet: Ken Fradley
Produced By: Steve Lillywhite
Engineered By: Paul Thomas | Asst. Engineer: Kevin Killen
Mastered By: Phil Brown (Warner Bros. Recording Studios, LA)
Band Photography: Anton Corbijn | Design: Rapid Exteriors
Management: Paul McGuinness
Details
- Format: LP, Album, Gatefold with lyrics
- Label: Island Records (90067-1) — purple label, first US pressing
- Country: US (Specialty Records Corporation pressing; SRC logo in runouts; “E A S T” embossed at center hole)
- Released: February 1983
- Style: Post-Punk, Rock, New Wave, Alternative Rock
Individual listing photos are being updated as we work through our full inventory. In the meantime, actual photos of this specific item are available upon request before purchase — we're happy to share them.
As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.
Regular price
$38.00 CAD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
U2 – War
LP, Album | Island Records | Cat. No. 90067-1 | US | 1983
The first US pressing of War — on the original purple Island Records label, issued in a gatefold jacket with full lyrics printed inside. Pressed by Specialty Records Corporation (SRC): identified by “SP” in the label matrix, the SRC logo stamped in the runouts, and “E A S T” embossed around the center hole — the classic SRC pressing identifiers that collectors use to confirm this variant. Distributed by ATCO/Atlantic. Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin; mastered by Phil Brown at Warner Bros. Recording Studios, Los Angeles. Produced by Steve Lillywhite. Engineered by Paul Thomas; assistant engineer Kevin Killen. Band photography by Anton Corbijn; boy cover photograph by Ian Finlay. Trumpet by Ken Fradley. Design by Rapid Exteriors. Managed by Paul McGuinness. Note on Track A2 (Seconds): includes an excerpt from Soldier Girls (1980 documentary film) courtesy of Contemporary Films. Catalog number appears as 90067-1 on the labels and rear cover; 7 90067-1 on the spine. Larry Mullen Jr. plays Yamaha drums. VG+/VG+ — light age and handling wear only.
Condition
- Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — light age/handling wear
- Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — gatefold with lyrics; light age/handling wear
Tracklist
Side A
A1. Sunday Bloody Sunday (4:38)
A2. Seconds (3:24) — incl. excerpt from Soldier Girls
A3. New Year’s Day (5:38)
A4. Like A Song… (4:48)
A5. Drowning Man (4:12)
Side B
B1. The Refugee (3:40)
B2. Two Hearts Beat As One (5:00)
B3. Red Light (4:09)
B4. Surrender (6:01)
B5. ‘40” (2:08)
Credits
Vocals & Guitar: Bono
Guitar, Piano & Lap Steel Guitar: The Edge
Bass: Adam Clayton | Drums & Percussion: Larry Mullen Jr. (Yamaha)
Trumpet: Ken Fradley
Produced By: Steve Lillywhite
Engineered By: Paul Thomas | Asst. Engineer: Kevin Killen
Mastered By: Phil Brown (Warner Bros. Recording Studios, LA)
Band Photography: Anton Corbijn | Design: Rapid Exteriors
Management: Paul McGuinness
Details
- Format: LP, Album, Gatefold with lyrics
- Label: Island Records (90067-1) — purple label, first US pressing
- Country: US (Specialty Records Corporation pressing; SRC logo in runouts; “E A S T” embossed at center hole)
- Released: February 1983
- Style: Post-Punk, Rock, New Wave, Alternative Rock
Individual listing photos are being updated as we work through our full inventory. In the meantime, actual photos of this specific item are available upon request before purchase — we're happy to share them.
As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.
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