War

Island Records

calendar_today1983Australia

“There are 3 gatefold sleeve versions for this Australia release. The only differences are on the spine. The artwork picture wraps around the spine to the back. When first released the catalogue number “L 37981” and “WAR” were printed in...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Mexico

“Gatefold presentation with lyrics in english. Titels in spanish on record and back cover with english translation in brackets. (P) 1983 Island Records LTD. HECHO EN MEXICO POR BERTELSMANN DE MEXICO,S.A. Av. DE LAS FUENTES 41...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“Gatefold with lyrics. Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at Warner Bros Recording Studio L.A. Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha drums.”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Colombia

“Non gatefold cover”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Italy

“Also a repress with blue labels exists.”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“PRS pressing, indicated by characteristic raised label rim, from EMI metalwork, indicated by characteristic matrix pattern. There are no other numbers after the "U-1" the runouts. Textured gatefold cover and black inner sleeve. Labels ...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“This issue is identical to War except this B-side recut by a different engineer. Printed on back cover: [Maple leaf icon] Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland Mastered by Phil Brown at Warner Bros Recording Studio L.A. Isl...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Australia

“There are 3 gatefold sleeve versions for this Australia release. The only differences are on the spine. The artwork picture wraps around the spine to the back. When first released the catalogue number “L 37981” and “WAR” were printed in...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“(P) 1983 Original sound recording made by Island Records Ltd. (C) 1983 Island Records Ltd. Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha drums. Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at The Town House, London. Warning: Counterfeit...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Spain

“© 1983 Blue Mountain Music Ltd ℗ 1983 Original sound recording by Island Records Lyrycs reproduced by Kind Permission Track A2 Excerpt from "Soldier Girls" courtesy of Contempory Films Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha drums Editado y distrib...”

Ariola

calendar_today1983Venezuela

“℗ © 1983 Island Records Ltd. Una division de Sonorodven C.C. Concresa, 2o. Piso, Oficina 423-A, Caracas, Telex 24649 Rodis. Hecho en Venezuela por Rodven Discos”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Greece

“Issued in gatefold sleeve. First Greek edition. Subsequent pressings issued on Virgin.”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“Gatefold with lyrics. Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at Warner Bros Recording Studio L.A. Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha drums. Slightly different label as compared to War”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Spain

“Blue Island label. Gatefold presentation with lyrics. All songs © 1983 Blue Mountain Music Ltd Track A2: Excerpts from "Soldier Girls" courtesy of Contempory Films [on back cover:] Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha drums Island records Ltd...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Italy

“Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha Drums. Blue side labels repress. The original white side labels (with palm tree) can be found here. Some copies were pressed in 160 gram vinyl, other in 140 gram vinyl (with the same matrix/runout numb...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Germany

“The whole cover has a rough texture, almost like the very finest sandpaper. Cat# 205 259-320 appears on back sleeve and spine, 205 259 appears on label. Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at the Town House, Lo...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Light blue center labels. "SP" in label matrix denotes a Specialty Records Corporation pressing. Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at label 339026 L.A. Larry Mullen, Jr. Jr. plays Yamaha drums. Cat # 90067-1 ...”

Island Records

“From the back-cover notes: Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered by Gordon Vicary at The Town House, London. Boy Photograph: Ian Finlay Band Photograph: Anton Corbijn Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha Drums. The record...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983New Zealand

“Gatefold sleeve. Cat/no on sleeve - L 37981, on labels - L-37981 Sleeve: Ⓟ 1983 Island Records Ltd., England. Trademark owned by Island Records Ltd. London, England and used by Festival Records Pty. Limited, under authorization. Market...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983France

Island Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“This issue is identical to War except that issue's B-side is recut by a different engineer. Mastered by Phil Brown at Warner Bros Recording Studio L.A. A3 titled New Year's Day on back cover vs. New Years Day on label B5 titled "40" on...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Greece

“Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dulin, Ireland Mastered at the Town House, London. Manufactured in Greece by EMI Issued in gatefold sleeve. Identical version in Non gatefold cover is here: War”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“℗ 1983 Original sound recording made by Island Records Ltd. © 1983 Island Records Ltd. Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha Drums There are three versions of the picture disc issue of 48830, the first two are official: 1. War has a clear rim w...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Europe

“Distributed by the Ariola Group of Companies. Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Güthersloh. Blue Mountain Music Ltd ℗ 1983 Original sound recording by Island Records. Ariola-Eurodisc Gmbh, München ––– Cat...”

Island

calendar_today1983United States

“Columbia House edition”

Island

calendar_today1983United States

“made in Japan by JVC”

Island

calendar_today1983United States

“made in West Germany”

Island

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

Island Masters

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

Island

calendar_today1983France

Island / Island Remasters

calendar_today1983Europe

“Made in France by PMDC”

Island

calendar_today1983United States

“Target design, made in West Germany by Polygram”

Island Records

calendar_today1985Europe

“On CD is mentioned: © 1983 original sound recording made by island records ltd. Alle Urheber- und Leistungs schutzrechte vorbehalten - Kein Verleih! Keine unerlaube Vervielfältigung, Vermietung, Aufführung, Sendung! Ariola-Eurodisc ...”

Island Records

calendar_today1985Europe

“Back cover notes: Larry Mullen Jr plays Yamaha drums Island Records Ltd. 22 St. Peters Square, London W6 Mastered by John Dent at the Sound Clinic © 1983 Island Records Ltd. ℗ 1983 Original sound recording made by Island Records Ltd. B...”

Island Records

calendar_today1985United States

“This is one of a few different releases of War from the 1980s for the US market bearing this same Cat#. Others include > This BMG release > This one printed in West Germany > This one with the same red rim but Made In Japan”

Island Records

calendar_today1985United States

“Appear to be five versions of this target CD: This release is either 1a or 1b. Version 1a: Purple coating/green target, MADE IN WEST GERMANY BY POLYGRAM, outer mirror band on disc (no barcode, printed in West. Germany): Free text: Targe...”

Island

calendar_today1985Austria

Island Records

calendar_today1985Europe

“Originally packaged in a smooth edged jewel case. Note: slightly different version of this one which has ℗ 1983 Island Records Ltd. on the traycard. [Recording details] Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered by Jo...”

IMP (12)

calendar_today1986Germany

Island Records / Polystar

calendar_todayApr 25, 1986Japan

“This is the first Japan CD issue of War by U2. The OBI strip is a adhesive sticker and there is also an 4 way fold out insert inside the sleeve that has the lyrics to the songs in English on one side and a brief bio of U2 on the other s...”

Island Records

calendar_today1987Austria

“Recorded at Windmill Lake Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at The Town House, London.”

Island Records

calendar_today1988Brazil

“On the disc: Distribuído pela BMG Ariola Discos Ltda., CGC 56.697.162/0002-66, SCDPDPF 50/87, São Paulo - Ind. Brasileira, Sob Licença de WEA Discos Ltda.. Fabricado pela Microservice - Microfilmagens e Reproduções Técnicas Ltda., CGC 43...”

Island

calendar_today1988Canada

Island Records / Polystar

calendar_todaySep 1, 1989Japan

“This is the second Japan CD release of War by U2. Comes with paper OBI and Japanese/English insert. Priced at ¥2,472 as per OBI. Made in Japan”

Island Records / Shinseido

calendar_today1990Japan

“IMPORT CD FROM USA TO JAPAN”

Island Records

calendar_today1990United States

“1990 CD.”

BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. / Island

calendar_today1990United States

Island Records / Shinseido

calendar_today1990Japan

“IMPORT CD FROM USA TO JAPAN”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Portugal

“Publishers: Lado 1 e Lado 2 Blue Mountain Music Ltd ℗ 1983 Original Sound Recording By Island Records Fabricado em Portugal LP 5205259”

Island Records

calendar_today1983New Zealand

“Taupe shell - this version has copyright “1983 Island Records” and alternate copyright text The taupe colour is very distinct different to the grey shell colour Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland Mastered at the Town Hou...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Recorded at Windmill Lake Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at The Town House, London. Side #1 & Side #2 have complete album per side. (p) 1983 Original sound recording by Island Records. RCA version with large timing window This ve...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Australia

Island Records

calendar_today1983Italy

“Red cassette Made in Italy, Dischi Ricordi”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“Recorded at Windmill Lake Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at The Town House, London. ℗ 1983 Original sound recording made by Island Records Ltd. Made and printed in Great Britain. Mix credit for track B1 also appears as 'Steve' in ...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Sweden

Island Records

calendar_today1983Germany

“Diff black shell Distributed by the Ariola Group of Companies Printed in Western Germany by Möhndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH Gütersioh Imprimé en République Fédérale d'Allemagne Auch als 30-cm-LP 205 259-320 erhältlich. "Produced by...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Nearly identical to https://www.discogs.com/release/15323096 except for variation of timing window markers. Each side contains complete album. The duration of the album: 43:38 (same on both sides). Both forms of the catalog number ap...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“Black shell and barcode on sleeve. Recorded at Windmill Lake Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at The Town House, London. ℗ 1983 Original sound recording made by Island Records Ltd. Made and printed in Great Britain. Mix credit for t...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United States

“RCA version with small timing window Recorded at Windmill Lake Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at The Town House, London. Side #1 & Side #2 have complete album per side. (p) 1983 Original sound recording by Island Records.”

Island Records

calendar_today1983New Zealand

“Grey shell - first version has copyright “1983 Island” and different copyright text to similar release Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland Mastered at the Town House, London ℗ 1983 Original sound recording by Island Rec...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United States

“This version has a shell variant: W-99 on right side of Side One. This W99 version also has a small timing window Each side contains complete album. The duration of the album: 43:38 (same on both sides). Both forms of the catalog num...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Philippines

Island Records / wea

calendar_today1983Taiwan

“Taiwan release with wrap around insert sleeve Lyric insert”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United States

“This version is an opaque white cassette shell with a pattern of tiny squares in a grid just over the hub near the playback area. It has "MADE IN USA" along the top edge of the shell towards the right side, on either side A or B. It has ...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Spain

“Black shell”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Greece

“diff cover”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Thailand

“Polygram release of War for Thailand. Distributed by Far East Bangkok Enterprises Ltd”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Singapore

“Blue shell, indicating WEA SG. Brick pattern on back”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with a ridged border and faux screws. Black on-body print. Flat timing window Recorded at Windmill Lake Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastered at The Town House, London. ℗ 1983 Original soun...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Single page J-card white shell tape. Side 1: 22:40. Side 2: 20:48 1st cat number on J-card second on shell. This version lacks the tape counter under window. It’s a large window Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mas...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Songs are split over 2 sides on J-card while each side of cassette contains the complete album. CRC (Columbia House Record Club) is printed on both the spine and the cassette. Recorded at Windmill Lake Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mastere...”

Island Records

calendar_today1983Israel

“Later edition Blue print on white shell”