U2 - The Joshua Tree - UK original Island

	£		20
	$		27

Description

On offer here is a UK pressing of the album THE JOSHUA TREE by U2. The Cat. No is U26 on the Island record label. This pressing dates from 1987.

Earliest version of gatefold sleeve.
It has only eight (8) lines “Thanks to:” on back, without “Special Thanks” and without asterisk after the song “Red Hill Mining Town”.

It contain a double page info sheet with lyrics on one side and a pic like a poster to the other side.
This is the earliest version, without credit “Additional Rhythm Guitar : Daniel Lanois” and without asterisk after the song “Red Hill Mining Town”.

The text “Recorded and Mixed at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin” (on back cover) is on the same block of “Drums, Keyboards.......Amek Mixing Console) while we find it separated form the block on other versions of this release.


Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): U 26 A - 1 U - 1 - 1 -      TOWN HOUSE DMM
Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): U 26 B - 2 U - 1 - 2 -      TOWN HOUSE DMM

THE LABELS are in NM condition.

THE VINYL cosmetically grades as EX condition. The vinyl is very glossy with some marks and non feelable wispy lines, a nice example of this album. I have played it through and there were no issues, NO JUMPS or STICKS. There was however some background noise noticeable during the run in and start of the first tracks of both sides but a soon as the music starts it fades. There was also some light background noise noticeable between tracks and during more quiet parts. Playback grades as VG.

THE INNER SLEEVE is the original black poly lined inner, in VG+ condition, with NO WRITING or SPLITS just some creasing.

THE LYRIC/POSTER INNER is is present and is in EX condition, with NO WRITING or SPLITS just some very minor creasing.

THE COVER is the original matt gatefold cover This is in VG+ condition, there are NO SPLITS or WRITING. The spine, top and bottom edges are 100%, the text on the spine is fully legible, with just a little scuffing to the top and bottom edges and bumping to corners.

Thanks for looking


Postage rates for UK buyers: 1 x LP = £3.90, 2 x LPs = £4.90, 3 x LP = £5.90 (double albums count as 2). Records will be sent in professional mailers with stiffeners and pvc or polythene cover. If the price goes over £46.00 the LP will then be shipped by Special Delivery. UK POSTAGE ONLY

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