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The Unforgettable Fire by U2, album cover

First-year pressing

The Unforgettable Fire 1985 UK Pressing (12 IS 220)

The Unforgettable Fire by U2

Artist
U2
Title
The Unforgettable Fire
Labels
  • Island Records 12 IS 220
  • Island Records 12 IS220
Country
UK
Released
1985
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • 12 IS 220 ASide A label
  • 12 IS 220 BSide B label
  • 12IS 220 A - 1U - 1 - 1 1 GRAEMESide A runout, variant 1
  • 12 IS 220 B - 4U - 1 - 2 1Side B runout, variant 1
  • 12IS 220 A-1U-1-2 7 GRAEMESide A runout, variant 2
  • 12 IS 220 B-4U-1-1-1Side B runout, variant 2
  • 12 IS 220 A-1U-1-2 ••10 GRAEMESide A runout, variant 3
  • 12 IS 220 B-5U-1-1••Side B runout, variant 3
  • 12IS 220 A-1U-1-1- GRAEMESide A runout, variant 4
  • 12 IS 220 B-5U-1-2-Side B runout, variant 4
  • 12IS 220 A-1U-1-1-14 GRAEMESide A runout, variant 5
  • 12 IS 220 B-4U-1-1-15Side B runout, variant 5
  • 12IS 220 A-1U - 1 - 1- 10 GRAEMESide A runout, variant 6
  • 12 IS 220 B-4U-1-2- 10Side B runout, variant 6
  • 12 IS 220 A - 1U - 1 - 1 1 GRAEMESide A runout, variant 7
  • 12 IS 220 B-4U-1-1-Side B runout, variant 7
All 42 pressings of The Unforgettable Fire