U2 - The Best Of 1980-1990 Album
Tracklist
1 | Sunday Bloody Sunday | 4:40 |
2 | I Will Follow | 3:36 |
3 | Spanish EyesKeyboards – Brian EnoMixed By – Dave MeeganProducer – U2Recorded By – Flood | 3:14 |
4 | Love Comes TumblingMixed By – Kevin Maloney, U2Producer – U2 | 4:40 |
5 | Where The Streets Have No NameMixed By – Steve LillywhiteRecorded By – Flood, Pat McCarthy | 4:35 |
6 | The Three SunrisesMixed By – Kevin Maloney, U2Producer – Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, U2 | |
7 | Sweetest Thing (The Single Mix)Arranged By [Strings] – Daragh O'TooleRecorded By – Joe O'Herlihy, Pat McCarthyRecorded By, Mixed By – Steve Harris Strings – Aengus O'Connor, Nicholas Milne, Nicola Cleary, Una O'Kane | 3:00 |
8 | The Unforgettable Fire | 4:53 |
9 | All I Want Is YouArranged By [Strings] – Van Dyke ParksKeyboards – Benmont TenchMixed By, Recorded By – David Tickle | 6:31 |
10 | Hallelujah Here She ComesMixed By – David Tickle, Marc DeSisto | 4:00 |
11 | OctoberMixed By – Kevin Maloney, Paul ThomasProducer – Steve Albini | 3:52 |
12 | Angel Of HarlemHorns – The Memphis HornsOrgan – Joey MiskulinRecorded By – Dave Ferguson, Cowboy Jack Clement | 3:49 |
13 | Pride (In The Name Of Love) | 3:48 |
14 | Sweetest ThingMixed By – Mark WallisProducer – Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, U2 | 3:03 |
15 | When Love Comes To TownBacking Vocals – Helen Duncan, Phyllis Duncan, Rebecca Evans RussellPercussion – Bobbye HallRecorded By – Dave Ferguson, Cowboy Jack ClementVocals, Guitar – B.B. King | 4:17 |
16 | Silver And GoldMixed By – Paul BarrettProducer – U2 | 4:37 |
17 | Endless DeepEngineer – Kevin MaloneyProducer – St. Francis Xavier, U2 | 2:57 |
18 | Bass TrapMixed By – Kevin MaloneyProducer – Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois | 3:31 |
19 | With Or Without YouMixed By – Steve Lillywhite | 4:55 |
20 | New Year's Day | 4:17 |
21 | Dancing BarefootMixed By – Paul BarrettProducer – U2Written By – Ivan Kral, Patti Smith | 4:45 |
22 | Trash, Trampoline And The Party GirlProducer – Steve Lillywhite | |
23 | Bad | 5:50 |
24 | Luminous Times (Hold On To Love)Mixed By – Dave MeeganProducer – Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, U2 | 4:35 |
25 | Everlasting LoveMixed By – Paul BarrettProducer – U2Written By – Buzz Cason, Mac Gayden | 3:20 |
26 | Walk To The WaterMixed By – Dave MeeganProducer – Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, U2 | |
27 | DesireRecorded By – Paul Barrett | 2:59 |
28 | A Room At The Heartbreak HotelArranged By – Paul BarrettMixed By – Paul BarrettProducer – U2 | 4:32 |
29 | I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking ForMixed By – Daniel Lanois | 4:38 |
30 | Unchained MelodyMixed By – Paul BarrettProducer – U2Written By – Alex North, Hy Zaret | 4:52 |
Versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIDDU211, 524612-2, CIDDU 211, 524 612-2 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 & B-Sides (2xCD, Comp, RM, S/Edition) | Island Records, Island Records, Island Records, Island Records | CIDDU211, 524612-2, CIDDU 211, 524 612-2 | UK & Europe | 1998 |
CIDDU 211/524 612-2 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 & B-Sides (2xCD, Comp, Unofficial) | Island Records | CIDDU 211/524 612-2 | Europe | 1998 |
CIDDU211, 524612-2, CIDDU 211, 524 612-2 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 & B-Sides (2xCD, Comp, RM, S/Edition) | Island Records, Island Records, Island Records, Island Records | CIDDU211, 524612-2, CIDDU 211, 524 612-2 | Italy | 1998 |
524 612-2 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 & B-Sides (2xCD, Comp, S/Edition) | Island Records | 524 612-2 | Australasia | 1998 |
CIDDU 211/524 612-2 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 The B-Sides (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Not On Label (U2) | CIDDU 211/524 612-2 | 1998 |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U211, 524 613-1 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 (2xLP, Comp, RM) | Island Records, Island Records | U211, 524 613-1 | UK | 1998 |
CIDU 211, 524 613-2 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 (CD, Comp, RM) | Island Records, Island Records | CIDU 211, 524 613-2 | Europe | Unknown |
CIDU 211, 524 613-2 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 (CD, Comp, RP) | Island Records, Island Records | CIDU 211, 524 613-2 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
524 613-4 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 (Cass, Comp) | Island Records | 524 613-4 | Indonesia | 1998 |
314-524 613-2 | U2 | The Best Of 1980-1990 (CD, Comp) | Island Records | 314-524 613-2 | US | 1998 |
Credits
- Engineer – Brian Eno (tracks: 1, 6, 9), Daniel Lanois (tracks: 1, 6, 9), Flood (tracks: 2, 3, 4), Kevin Killen (tracks: 1, 6, 9), Paul Thomas (tracks: 2, 5, 8, 14b)
- Mixed By – Rob Jacobs (tracks: 11 to 13), Shelly Yakus (tracks: 11 to 13)
- Producer – Brian Eno (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10), Daniel Lanois (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10), Jimmy Iovine (tracks: 11 to 14a), Steve Lillywhite (tracks: 2, 5, 8, 10, 14b)
- Engineer – Brian Eno (tracks: 1, 6, 9), Daniel Lanois (tracks: 1, 6, 9), Flood (tracks: 2, 3, 4), Kevin Killen (tracks: 1, 6, 9), Paul Thomas (tracks: 2, 5, 8, 14b)
- Mastered By – Arnie Acosta
- Producer – Brian Eno (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10), Daniel Lanois (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10), Jimmy Iovine (tracks: 11 to 14a), Steve Lillywhite (tracks: 2, 5, 8, 10, 14b)
- Technician [Audio Post Production Manager, Technical Guru] – Cheryl Engels
Notes
Issued on a colour picture CD, gold and 12 page booklet with alternate cover artwork stating: The Best Music.
14b is a hidden track after a silent gap during track 14 which times out at 9'51"
(P) 2001 Universal Music Records Co.,Ltd.
(C) 2001 Universal Music Records Co.,Ltd.China unofficial release.
2 x gold plate HDCD & unique artwork & pictures plus booklet
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4 702685 174631
- Barcode: 6 90055 86917 4
- Other (ISRC): CN-F44-00-367-00/A.J6-29A
- Matrix / Runout: HP-629
- Mould SID Code (removed): xxxx
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