The Unforgettable Fire

CBS

calendar_today1984Ireland

Island Records

calendar_today1984Zimbabwe

“Red sleeve and labels side 1 and 2 with 'Priority Rec' and different fonts as compared to purple sleeve with 'Priority Records' in copyright found here: The Unforgettable Fire”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Philippines

“Drums; Yamaha. Strings; James Howe Industries. Durations do not appear on the release. Matte cover.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Israel

“Manufactured and distributed by The General Music Co. Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel Made In Israel”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Portugal

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Edição e Distribuição Dacapo”

Island Records / Jugoton

calendar_today1984Yugoslavia

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Sweden

“Company front sleeve”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Greece

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co, Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois are credited as Eno/Lanois on both the back and inner sleeve, on the center labels they are credited with their full...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“US issue, with UK style labels, UK catalog number and US catalog number added on. "7 90231-1" version of catalog number appears on the spine, while 90231-1 on back sleeve top right side and on inner sleeve with track listing and credits...”

Island Records / Jugoton

calendar_today1984Yugoslavia

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois are credited as Eno/Lanois on both the back and inner sleeve, on the centerlabel they are credited with their full ...”

Island Records

“Original sound recording made by Island Records Ltd. All tracks Recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. (P) 1984 Island Records Ltd. Main Cat# featured on sleeve (back & spine) while alterna...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Spain

“Made In Spain”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. "Mfd. by RCA Music Service under License..."on the back cover and labels. This version has a visible barcode, while The Unforgettable Fire doe...”

Island Records / Jugoton

calendar_today1984Yugoslavia

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois are credited as Eno/Lanois on both the back and inner sleeve, on the centerlabel they are credited with their ful...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“Issued with a printed cardboard inner-sleeve U25 (1) Some copies included a printed promo insert/flyer for U2 Live at Red Rocks "Under a Blood Red Sky" video on videocassette for $35.95. Runouts are etched apart from "CR," which is ci...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Australia

“Normally gold album title is offset slightly revelling white font letters. Remainder of cover is normal. Trademark owned by Island Records Ltd., London, England and used by Festival Records Pty. Ltd, Australia and Festival Records (N.Z...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“US issue, with UK style labels with UK catalog number and US catalog number added on. "7 90231-1" catalog number appears on spine. Color printed inner sleeve”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“Allied Record Company pressing with metalwork from Specialty Records Corporation denoted by "SPAR" etch in runouts. Issued with custom inner sleeve. US issue, WITHOUT UK catalog number on labels. Label rimtext shows distribution by Atla...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Spain

“Looks very much like The Unforgettable Fire but label is different.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“Issued with a printed cardboard inner sleeve U25 (1). Some copies included a printed promo insert/flyer for U2 Live at Red Rocks "Under a Blood Red Sky" video on videocassette for $35.95. Runouts are etched except for "CR" which are sta...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Uruguay

“Uruguay issue”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“This variant includes a paper printed inner sleeve, whereas another with the same catalogue number includes the same inner sleeve, but it is printed Instead on cardboard. All other details between these two variants are identical. All r...”

Island Records / Jugoton

calendar_today1984Yugoslavia

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Label variant with only "33 1/3". Version with "33 1/3 RPM" is here The Unforgettable Fire Yugoslavia versions with slightly different label d...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“No barcode. Columbia House Record Club pressing. [On spine:] Island Records, Inc. [On rear sleeve:] Lyrics © 1984 Blue Mountain Music Ltd., all rights in the U.S. & Canada controlled by Island Music, Inc., BMI Island Records, Inc. Dis...”

Island

calendar_today1984United States

“manufactured by JVC, Japan; purple disc printing”

Island

calendar_today1984Australia

Island Records

calendar_today1984Europe

“on CD: All Titles Composed by U2 Published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd Prod. by Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois ℗ 1984 Island Records Ltd. Made in France by MPO CDCID 102 On Booklet: Produced and Engineered Eno/Lanois Additional Engineering K...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. CD: Made In Japan Back cover: Printed in Japan. Track 1 Lyrics © 1984 Blue Mountain Music Ltd., all rights in the U.S. & Canada controlled by ...”

Island

calendar_today1984United States

“manufactured by JVC, Japan; orange disc printing”

Island

calendar_today1984United States

“club editon, made in U.S.A. by WEA Manufacturing Inc.”

Island

calendar_today1984Germany

Island

calendar_today1984United States

BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. / Island

calendar_today1984United States

“BMG music club release”

Island Records

“Similar to The Unforgettable Fire, but this disc has a metallic hub instead of clear plastic and lists "MADE IN USA" without any specific manufacturer listed.”

Island

calendar_today1984United States

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“Recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. CD: Made In Japan Packaging: Printed in Japan. Manufactured by JVC, Japan. CD printing is in orange.”

Island

calendar_today1984Germany

“distributed by Ariola – magenta design theme continued to back”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Germany

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd.”

Island

calendar_today1984Canada

Island

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

Island Records

calendar_todayOct 1984United States

“On CD: MANUFACTURED BY VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. MADE IN JAPAN. On tray and insert: Printed in U.S.A. All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co, Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Thanks to Mrs. Christine Kerr. Drum...”

Island

calendar_todayOct 1984United States

Island Records

calendar_todayOct 1984United States

“First catalog number on spine and "front" of tray card; Second catalog number on CD and rear of tray card. On CD: MANUFACTURED BY VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. MADE IN JAPAN. On Inlay and Tray Card: Printed in Japan. Standard jewel cas...”

Island Records Ltd.

calendar_todayOct 1, 1984France

Island Records

calendar_today1985Europe

“Early Japan-for-Europe cd pressing packaged in a standard jewel case with 4 page booklet. In booklet: Published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd. All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin Isl...”

Island Records

calendar_today1985France

“Disc with full silver hub and thin edges. Label with red printings. On disc face: MADE IN W. GERMANY BY POLYGRAM. Rear inlay: Printed in West Germany This release is from 1985 or earlier and seems to be the first German press beside the...”

Island

calendar_todayJun 1, 1985United Kingdom

Polystar

calendar_todayJun 25, 1985Japan

Island Records

calendar_today1984France

“Made in Holland PY581”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Singapore

“This version is in blue/grey shell with black text.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“RCA club edition Cassette shell variation”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“White paper labels on black shell”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Thanks to Mrs. Christine Kerr. Drums: Yamaha, Strings: James Howe Industries. Island (logo) Island Records, Inc. Distributed by ATCO ...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Spain

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Some copies come in black cassette shell.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“Different timing window on cassette. This one is recessed All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, County Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. This release comes in white cassette, red print without track listing. Another ve...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, County Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. This release comes in black cassette, white print without track listing.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“© 1984 Island Records Ltd. ℗ 1984 Island Records Ltd. This release is not the same as The Unforgettable Fire which has a black cassette shell. This release has a clear cassette shell along with silver printed text.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“This is a CRC version with another different cassette shell print layout and larger timing window and angle corners on top edging”

Island Records

calendar_today1984South Africa

Island Records

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, County Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. This release comes in white cassette, red print without track listing. Another version comes in white cassette, green print with track li...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“TM Owned by Antilles Communications, Ltd.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Greece

“Made in Greece”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Israel

Island Records

calendar_today1984Europe

Island Records

calendar_today1984Spain

“Cassette in black color.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“"AR" is printed on the cassette. All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Side 1 - 20:52 Side 2 - 21:27 ℗©1984 Island Records, Inc. Made/printed in U.S.A. Distributed by ATCO Record...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Singapore

“This release ha blue cassette shell and white paper labels with black print.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Italy

“Paper labels - different printing Lato 1 and Lato 2 to other paper label release”

Island Records

calendar_today1984New Zealand

“All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Thanks to Mrs. Christine Kerr. Drums: Yamaha, Strings: James Howe Industries. Island (logo) Island Records, Inc. Made in New Zealan...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“This version is in white plastic with black writing.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Mexico

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“CRC edition Cassette shell variation - timing window is 0-50-0 and Made in USA top right hand”

Interscope Records / Island Records / UMe

calendar_todayOct 2009United States

“Remastered audio, 2 x CD, DVD, Book & 5 Prints. Contains previously unreleased tracks, live footage, documentary & rare videos. Album All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Artwork r...”

Interscope Records / Island Records / Mercury Music Group

calendar_todayOct 25, 2009Europe

“Remastered audio, 2 x CD, DVD, Book & 5 Prints. Contains previously unreleased tracks, live footage, documentary & rare videos. Album All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Artwork r...”

Island

calendar_todayOct 26, 2009United States

“remastered deluxe edition”

Interscope Records / Island Records / Universal Music Group

calendar_todayDec 23, 2009Japan

“Remastered audio, 2 x CD, DVD, Book & 5 Prints. Contains previously unreleased tracks, live footage, documentary & rare videos. Album All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Artwo...”