U2 – War (Vinyl LP)

U2 – War was originally released in 1983 and is the Irish band's third studio album, produced by Steve Lillywhite. With "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "New Year's Day" and "Two Hearts Beat As One" it contains some of U2's most important early songs – political, powerful and full of energy.

On offer is the 1985 European reissue on Island Records (205 259 320) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: I sland Records – 205 259 320
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave – more in Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ and better
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Sunday Bloody Sunday (4:38)
2. Seconds (3:24)
3. New Year's Day (5:38)
4. Like A Song... (4:48)
5. Drowning Man (4:12)

Side B

1. The Refugee (3:40)
2. Two Hearts Beat As One (5:00)
3. Red Light (4:09)
4. Surrender (6:01)
5. "40" (2:08)

Personnel

Steve Lillywhite (Producer, Mixed By), Bill Whelan (Producer), Paul Thomas (Engineer), Anton Corbijn (Band Photograph), U2 (Written-By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a 1985 European reissue; the album was originally released in 1983.

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "New Year's Day" and "Two Hearts Beat As One".

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Rock collection.