U2 - The Joshua Tree Original Vinyl

Artist: U2

Title: The Joshua Tree

Label: Island Records

Catalogue Number: U26

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1987

Pressing Year: 1987 UK Original First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by U2, released in 1987 and widely regarded as the band's defining work. Produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, the album combines anthemic rock with atmospheric production and lyrical themes exploring America, faith, politics and human experience. It became a worldwide commercial and critical success, earning U2 their first Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Featuring iconic tracks including Where The Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, With Or Without You, Bullet The Blue Sky, Running To Stand Still, Red Hill Mining Town and One Tree Hill, The Joshua Tree remains one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded.

Pressing Notes

Original 1987 UK first pressing on Island Records, catalogue number U26.

Early UK copies were issued in a gatefold sleeve with the original lyric inner sleeve and feature the classic Anton Corbijn photography. First pressings are highly regarded for their warm analogue sound and remain among the most collectible editions of this landmark album.

Track Listing

Side One

Where The Streets Have No Name
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
With Or Without You
Bullet The Blue Sky
Running To Stand Still

Side Two

Red Hill Mining Town
In God's Country
Trip Through Your Wires
One Tree Hill
Exit
Mothers Of The Disappeared
Additional Information
Original 1987 UK first pressing
Island Records
Catalogue Number U26
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Gatefold sleeve
Original lyric inner sleeve
Produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
Features Where The Streets Have No Name
Includes With Or Without You
Features I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Includes Bullet The Blue Sky
Grammy Award-winning album
Highly collectible original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good (VG)

Inner Sleeve: 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 exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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