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U2 - The Joshua Tree

12"

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Record Details

Artist: U2
Title: The Joshua Tree
Format: 12"
Label: Island Records
Cat No: 208 219
Released: 9 Mar 1987
Country:
Genres: Alternative RockPop Rock
Status Have
Added To List 27th April 2025
Disc 1 | 12"
Without Bass Clef 
A Matrix:
S 208 219 A  
B Matrix:
S 208 219 B  

Additional Information

Comments Released in a gatefold sleeve
4-page insert with lyrics, credits and a photograph
Unique identifier: without embossed bass clef symbol on label B

[Back Cover]
℗ 1987 Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
Distributed in Europe by RCA/Ariola-Ariola/RCA. Distribué en Europe par RCA/Ariola-Ariola RCA. Vertrieb in Europa durch Ariola/RCA-RCA/Ariola. Printed in Germany

Part of this album was recorded on Edge's Amek Mixing Console. Recorded and mixed at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin.

To the memory of Greg Carroll 1960-1986.

[Labels]
Incorrect timing printed for B2 (3:57), correct timing is 2:57.
All tracks Blue Mountain Music Ltd.
℗ 1987 Ariola Eurodisc GmbH

[Insert]
All lyrics © 1987 Blue Mountain Music Ltd. for the United Kingdom Chappell Music for the rest of the World.

Cat# on cover, spine and label: 208 219
Cat# on insert: 208 219-7

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