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Lot of 2 U2 1980's lps

The Unforgettable Fire is the fourth studio album by Irish  band . It was produced by  and , and released on 1 October 1984 by . The band wanted to pursue a new musical direction following the harder-hitting rock of their previous album,  (1983). As a result, they employed Eno and Lanois to produce and assist in their experimentation with a more  sound. The resulting change in direction was at the time the band's most dramatic. The album's title is a reference to "The Unforgettable Fire", an art exhibit about the .

Recording began in May 1984 at , where the band lived, wrote, and recorded to find new inspiration. The album was completed in August 1984 at . It features atmospheric sounds and lyrics that lead vocalist  describes as "sketches". "" and "" are lyrical tributes to 

Upon its release, reviews were generally favorable.  of  praised the album and the new Eno–Lanois production team. The review said: "The old four-square rock unit has been deconstructed. In its place there's a panoramic soundscape, multiple textures, subtle shifts in emphasis."  from  said it was not "an album full of hits. [It is however] a forceful collection of atmospheric ideas and themes, forgettable at first but strangely haunting and soon firmly implanted." Fletcher added that Eno's production removed some of the "heavy metal" from U2 and replaced "emotion [as] the driving force".  hailed the arrival of producer Brian Eno as "a bold move". Reviewer Liam Mackey said that the album was "rich and rewarding". 

The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by Irish  band . It was produced by  and , and was released on 9 March 1987 on . In contrast to the  experimentation of their 1984 release, , the band aimed for a harder-hitting sound within the limitation of conventional song structures on The Joshua Tree. The album is influenced by  and , and through sociopolitically conscious lyrics embellished with spiritual imagery, it contrasts the group's antipathy for the "real America" with their fascination with the "mythical America".

The Joshua Tree received critical acclaim, topped the charts in over 20 countries, and became the fastest-selling album in British history. According to , the album increased the band's stature "from heroes to superstars". It produced the hit singles "", "", and "", the first two of which became the group's only number-one singles in the US. The album won  for  and  in . The group supported the record with  throughout 1987, during which they began to perform in stadiums for the first time in their career.

Frequently listed among the greatest albums of all time, The Joshua Tree is one of the , with over 25 million copies sold. U2 commemorated the record's 20th anniversary with a  re-release, and its 30th anniversary with  and a reissue. In 2014, The Joshua Tree was inducted in the , and was selected for preservation in the US  for being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the . Courtesy: Wikipedia

Here's What You'll Get:   (Grading is from vinyl first, then jacket)

The Unforgettable Fire     Island     90231     1984       VG+/VG+

The Joshua Tree      Island    ISX 1127      1987      VG/VG

1980's U2 Classics - Don't Pass It By!

GRADING: primarily grade my records visually, based on the Goldsmith rating system of Mint, Near Mint, Very Good Plus, Very Good, Good, and Poor. Questionable marks and scratches are usually tested on a turntable and noted in the listing. I try to err on the conservative side in my grading; but since it is not an exact science, there are bound to be differing opinions as to what constitutes a certain grade. Suffice it to say that I strive to be as honest as possible in my listings, as I plan on selling records, etc. for the long haul and I am not interested in ripping anyone off. That being said, I would add that the time for questions is DURING the auction, not after. I will be happy to respond to any email as soon as possible.  SHIPPING: U.S. purchases will be shipped via Media Mail, unless another method is requested by the buyer. All International and Canadian purchases will ship via Ebay's Global Shipping Program. MULTIPLE PURCHASES WILL RECEIVE SHIPPING DISCOUNT! Please make note of normal shipping time frames for delivery, and refrain from contacting seller during this period. RECORDS WILL BE PACKED WITH THE UTMOST CARE, WITH THE FRAGILE NATURE OF THESE RECORDS IN MIND. MEDIA MAIL IS MY NORMAL METHOD OF SHIPMENT, BUT IF YOU PREFER A SAFER, ALBEIT MORE EXPENSIVE OPTION, I CAN ALSO SHIP PRIORITY MAIL. CONTACT ME BEFORE PAYMENT IF YOU WANT AN ALTERNATE METHOD.