U2 - The Unforgettable Fire (LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

The Unforgettable Fire

Artist

U2

LP release year

2009

Album release date

1 oktober 1984

Label

Mercury Music Group

EAN

602517924161

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

1 piece(s)

Type

Reissue

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

1 uur, 52 min

Tracks

26 tracks

EAN

EAN

602517924161

Other

Limited Edition

No

Country

Europe

Genre

Rock

Box set

No

Remastered

Yes

Reissue

Yes

• Improved Second Pressing

  4 out of 5 stars
  qaifxuso20 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  Wow, this is so much improved from my first copy. It's really strange to me that such a highly anticipated and popular release wasn't pressed better right from the start.

• Early U2 Vinyl Journey

  4 out of 5 stars
  gegeWF_16 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  As a massive enthusiast of early U2's work, I've been gradually completing my vinyl collection, and this album is part of that journey. I won't delve too much into the individual tracks here, as you can find that information elsewhere. Generally, this album and "War" are quite dense with that signature early '80s reverb sound, which is even more pronounced than Edge's usual delay effects. Consequently, the mix can come across as a bit chaotic and sometimes lacks clarity, especially in the vocals. Once you get used to the sound, though, you can kick back and enjoy the powerful bass lines, rhythmic guitar swells, and Bono's distinctive vocal range. He can go from a soft whisper to an intense scream in an instant—it's quite something. I did notice that the bass on "Bad" is noticeably louder than on the other tracks. The quality of this pressing is solid. No major issues here.

• Production Quality Issues

  2 out of 5 stars
  tetifyuzpnodux3 December 2025United Kingdom🇬🇧

  The tunes are fantastic, no doubt about it. However, as many have pointed out, there seems to be an issue with the production. Whether it's the recording, mastering, or pressing, I can't say. But it does sound cheap, weak, and like someone inexperienced made it.

• Muffled Sound, Skip Pressing

  2 out of 5 stars
  febib348171 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  I haven't got any other version of this to compare it with, but sadly, it just doesn't sound right. Side 1 is really muffled…Side 2 is a bit improved, however. The music's fantastic, naturally, but go for a different pressing!

• Great Sound for Price

  4 out of 5 stars
  Behxut926 November 2025United States🇺🇸

  Must've gotten a bad one, the other reviewer. This one sounds great! Not an audiophile, but it's good. It's dynamic, with solid bass and treble that's not too bright. Vocals come through clear. You can't beat this for the price.