U2 - Rattle And Hum Vinyl

Artist: U2
Title: Rattle And Hum
Label: Island Records
Catalogue Number: U27
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1988
Pressing Year: 1988 UK First Pressing
Format: Double Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Rattle And Hum is U2's acclaimed 1988 studio and live double album, recorded during and following the band's hugely successful Joshua Tree tour. Combining live performances, new studio recordings and collaborations with legendary artists, the album documents U2's exploration of American musical traditions including rock 'n' roll, blues, gospel and folk. Featuring classic tracks such as "Desire", "Angel Of Harlem", "All I Want Is You", "When Love Comes To Town" and "Heartland", the album became a worldwide success and further established U2 as one of the biggest bands in the world.

Pressing Notes

Original UK first pressing on Island Records, catalogue number U27. Issued as a double album in a gatefold sleeve, first press copies include the original printed inner sleeves featuring photographs and credits from the accompanying film project. Released simultaneously with the critically acclaimed documentary film of the same name, Rattle And Hum remains one of the most important releases in U2's catalogue and a key late-1980s rock collectible.

Track Listing

Side One

Helter Skelter
Van Diemen's Land
Desire
Hawkmoon 269
All Along The Watchtower

Side Two

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Freedom For My People
Silver And Gold
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
Angel Of Harlem
Love Rescue Me

Side Three

When Love Comes To Town
Heartland
God Part II
The Star Spangled Banner
Bullet The Blue Sky

Side Four

All I Want Is You
Matrix / Runout

Side A: U27 A
Side B: U27 B
Side C: U27 C
Side D: U27 D

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
Island Records U27
Double LP in gatefold sleeve
Features "Desire", "Angel Of Harlem" and "All I Want Is You"
Includes live and studio recordings
Collaboration with B.B. King on "When Love Comes To Town"
Original printed inner sleeves
Essential U2 release
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good (VG)
Records: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.