U2 - The Unforgettable Fire | Used CD B0013201-02 Reissue

Own a pristine copy of one of U2’s most influential and atmospheric masterpieces! This is the 2006 US remastered edition of The Unforgettable Fire – the album that transformed U2 from post-punk heroes into global icons. Digitally remastered from the original analog tapes under the supervision of The Edge, this reissue delivers dramatically improved clarity, depth, and warmth compared to the original 1984/85 pressings, making every shimmering guitar line, ambient texture, and Bono vocal soar like never before.

Originally released in October 1984, The Unforgettable Fire marked U2’s daring artistic leap. Produced by the legendary Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois at Slane Castle and Windmill Lane Studios, the album introduced sweeping ambient soundscapes, delay-drenched guitars, and emotionally charged lyrics that moved away from the raw urgency of War toward something more introspective and cinematic. The title itself is inspired by a collection of paintings by survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings – a theme that threads through Bono’s poetic explorations of memory, hope, and redemption.

Musicians:

• Bono – lead vocals, harmonies
• The Edge – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
• Adam Clayton – bass guitar
• Larry Mullen Jr. – drums, percussion Additional contributions from Brian Eno (synthesizers, treatments) and Daniel Lanois (additional guitar, percussion).

Key tracks:

1. A Sort of Homecoming
2. Pride (In the Name of Love) – Martin Luther King Jr. tribute & U2’s breakthrough US hit
3. Wire
4. The Unforgettable Fire
5. Promenade
6. 4th of July
7. Bad – iconic Live Aid performance
8. Indian Summer Sky
9. Elvis Presley and America
10. MLK

This 2006 remaster is widely regarded by fans and audiophiles as the best-sounding CD version of the album ever released.

Condition (Goldmine Standard):

• Disc: Very Good Plus (VG+) – light scuffs/marks visible under bright light, but absolutely NO scratches that affect play. Tested and plays perfectly from start to finish with no skips, pops, or digital errors.
• Booklet & Artwork: Excellent/Near Mint – full-color 16-page booklet with lyrics, credits, and original photography is crisp, clean, no creases or fading.
• Inserts: Original front and back inlays in excellent shape.
• Jewel Case: Included (clear replacement case in perfect condition – no cracks, strong hinges).
• No cut-outs, drill holes, promo marks. Some residue on front and back of jewel case likely from merchandising stickers.

Perfect for collectors wanting the superior 2006 remaster sound in beautiful played-once condition!