U2 – Achtung Baby
Label: | Island Records – U28AB30, UMC – 00602438686353 |
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Format: | All Media, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition, 30th Anniversary |
Country: | |
Released: | |
Genre: | Electronic, Rock, Pop |
Style: | Pop Rock |
Tracklist
A1 | Zoo Station | |
A2 | Even Better Than The Real Thing | |
A3 | One | |
B1 | Until The End Of The World | |
B2 | Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses | |
B3 | So Cruel | |
C1 | The Fly | |
C2 | Mysterious Ways | |
C3 | Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World | |
D1 | Ultra Violet (Light My Way) | |
D2 | Acrobat | |
D3 | Love Is Blindness |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Island Records Ltd.
- Copyright © – Island Records Ltd.
- Record Company – Universal International Music B.V.
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BL46855
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BL49794
Credits
- Lacquer Cut By – SS*
Notes
Package includes:
• Slipcase with an individually numbered sticker on the reverse
• Both LPs housed in a wide-spine sleeve with a 8 page booklet including lyrics & credits
• A limited edition bespoke 60cm x 60cm folded poster
Released in a slip cover that features one of four different “mystery covers”. This release contains the “Carnalville” photo of the band cover. The outer UPC is different for each mystery cover.
4 different mystery covers (inside of slipcase) exist which can be identified by the barcode:
6 0243868634 6 Nude Adam U2 - Achtung Baby
6 0243868635 3 Carnival (this release)
6 0243868636 0 Bono and Nassim U2 - Achtung Baby
6 0243868638 4 Band in red U2 - Achtung Baby
The 2-, XIV, and 1IΔ etchings in the runouts are mirrored.
• Slipcase with an individually numbered sticker on the reverse
• Both LPs housed in a wide-spine sleeve with a 8 page booklet including lyrics & credits
• A limited edition bespoke 60cm x 60cm folded poster
Released in a slip cover that features one of four different “mystery covers”. This release contains the “Carnalville” photo of the band cover. The outer UPC is different for each mystery cover.
4 different mystery covers (inside of slipcase) exist which can be identified by the barcode:
6 0243868634 6 Nude Adam U2 - Achtung Baby
6 0243868635 3 Carnival (this release)
6 0243868636 0 Bono and Nassim U2 - Achtung Baby
6 0243868638 4 Band in red U2 - Achtung Baby
The 2-, XIV, and 1IΔ etchings in the runouts are mirrored.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 02438 68635 3
- Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
- Label Code: LC00407
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): 5797011-A3 SS 2- BL46855-01-A1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): 5797011-B4 XIV BL49794-01-B1 SS
- Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched): 5797011-C3 BL46855-02-C1 SS 1IΔ
- Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched): 5797011-D3 BL46855-02-D1 SS 1IΔ
Other Versions (5 of 395)
View AllTitle (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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Recently Edited | Achtung Baby (LP, Album) | Island Records | 510 347-1 | US | 1991 | ||
Achtung Baby (CD, Album) | Island Records | 262 110 | Europe | 1991 | |||
Recently Edited | Achtung Baby (CD, Album, Digi-Trak) | Island Records | 314-510 490-2 | US | 1991 | ||
Achtung Baby (Cassette, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 510 347-4, UC 28 | UK | 1991 | |||
Recently Edited | Achtung Baby (Cassette, Album, SR, Chrome, Dolby System) | Island Records | 314-510 347-4 | US | 1991 |
Recommendations
- 2020 WorldwideVinyl —12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue
- 2015 WorldwideVinyl —LP, 10", Album, Limited Edition, Remastered
- 2022 WorldwideVinyl —12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue
- 2017 WorldwideVinyl —10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Remastered
- 2018 USA, Canada & EuropeVinyl —12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
Reviews
- Edited 2 years agoAnyone know why there's an explicit sticker? The album doesn't have any explicit songs, so I'm a little confused.
- Picked up an original cheap and this version is a much better sounding pressing in parts, found it particularly noticeable in the fly
- This album was released recently and costs 45 eur on Universal, people want to make money without doing anything, don’t pay those amounts.
- Echoing what most others say - this is a great sounding pressing. What struck me the most was the bass response they managed to cut; I don’t think I’ve ever heard such deep bass on vinyl before.
For anyone looking to buy - this is still available at RRP on both the European and US U2 stores, so don’t pay more! (although it’s not exactly cheap…) - Edited 3 years agoThe barcode shown on this entry is for the general release (all 4 editions). Under the sticker (peal it up) is the barcode that determines which special edition.
- this is easily the best pressing of "Achtung Baby" i've ever heard. Paid more than i should have, but SO WORTH IT. Wow. Super quiet, beautiful red and blue vinyl, a wildly strange but interesting packaging. Finally a copy of this album that feels special like the music.
- Always a crap shoot with represses. This far exceeded my expectations. Really clean & easy on the ears when pushing it.
- Just received this and listening to it now. Purchased directly from U2 online shop. The sound is INCREDIBLE, it just sounds SO GOOD. Beautifully reinterpreted design and I agree the nesting slipcover and outer cover don't really get along well so I won't be removing it in its entirety much. Very pleased the the poster inside! My only wonder is what total number were pressed in regards to the numbering. Excellent item to add to the collection.
- Incredible sounding pressing. The bass on this release is phenomenal and the presentation is beautiful if a little cumbersome.
Delighted to have nabbed one of these from my local record store in Dublin.
Grab a copy while you can.
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