October 1988 Archives

Rattle And Hum Film Front Sleeve
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Original Release Date: October 27, 1988

DVD Release Date: November 23, 1999

Duration: 95 Minutes (VHS), 98 Minutes (DVD)

Liner Notes (VHS):

A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle and Hum captures U2 - on and off stage - during their triumphant Joshua tree Tour. From the giant technicolor stadium celebrations to the black-and-white intensity of the indoor shows, this is U2 at their best. Follow the group across America, exploring new influences, playing with the legendary B.B. King, on a journey which takes them from Dublin to Graceland, from San Francisco to the streets of Harlem, from The Joshua Tree to Rattle and Hum. Contains 9 songs not included on the album "U2: Rattle and Hum". Total running time approx. 95 minutes. Color and b/w. HiFi-Stereo. PG-13. A Midnight Films production of a Phil Joanou film. Music produced by Jimmy Iovine. Produced by Michael Hamlyn, directed by Phil Joanou.

Liner Notes (DVD):

A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle and Hum captures U2 - on and off stage - during their triumphant Joshua Tree tour. From the giant technicolor stadium celebrations to the black-and-white intensity of the indoor shows, this is U2 at their best. Follow the group across America, exploring new influences, playing with the legendary B.B. King, on a journey which takes them from Dublin to Graceland, from San Francisco to the streets of Harlem, from The Joshua Tree to Rattle and Hum. Contains 11 songs not included on the album, "U2 Rattle and Hum". Region 1 / NTSC / widescreen version enhanced for 16X9 / Colour and Black & White. Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Surround. Total running time approx. 98 minutes.

Track List:

1. Helter Skelter (Live)
2. Van Diemen's Land
3. Desire (Demo)
4. Exit (Live)
5. Gloria
6. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (Rehearsal)
7. Freedom For My People (Sterling Magee)
8. Silver And Gold (Live)
9. Angel Of Harlem (Demo)
10. All Along The Watchtower (Live)
11. In God's Country (Live)
12. When Love Comes To Town (Rehearsal/Live/Recital) (Featuring - B.B. King)
13. Heartland
14. Bad (Live)
15. Where The Streets Have No Name (Live)
16. MLK (Live)
17. With Or Without You (Live)
18. The Star Spangled Banner (Jimi Hendrix) (Music By - John Stafford Smith)
19. Bullet The Blue Sky (Live)
20. Running To Stand Still (Live)
21. Sunday Bloody Sunday (Live)
22. Pride (In The Name Of Love) (Live)
23. All I Want Is You

Track List (DVD Edition):

1. Helter Skelter (Live)
2. Van Diemen's Land
3. Desire (Demo)
4. Exit (Live)
5. Gloria
6. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (Rehearsal)
7. Freedom For My People (Sterling Magee)
8. Silver And Gold (Live)
9. Angel Of Harlem (Demo)
10. All Along The Watchtower (Live)
11. In God's Country (Live)
12. When Love Comes To Town (Rehearsal/Live/Recital) (Featuring - B.B. King)
13. Heartland
14. Bad (Live) / Ruby Tuesday / Sympathy For The Devil
15. Where The Streets Have No Name (Live)
16. MLK (Live)
17. With Or Without You (Live)
18. The Star Spangled Banner (Jimi Hendrix) (Music By - John Stafford Smith)
19. Bullet The Blue Sky (Live)
20. Running To Stand Still (Live)
21. Sunday Bloody Sunday (Live)
22. Pride (In The Name Of Love) (Live)
23. All I Want Is You

Catalog:

• Canada:
  • VHS: Island Visual Arts 440 082 975-3, Island Visual 082 975-2
• France:
  • VHS: CIC Video, VHVA2193
• Italy:
  • VHS: Paramount, PVT52102
• Japan:
  • LaserDisc: Polystar POLS-1012/3, Paramount SM0473373
• USA:
  • Blu-ray: Paramount 11823
  • CD-i: Philips 310-690 344-2
  • DVD: Paramount 9736-32228-4
  • LaserDisc: Paramount LV32228
  • VHS: RCA / Columbia 433 966 053-6, Paramount Home Video 9736-32228-3

Rattle And Hum
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Release Date: October 11, 1988

Highest Chart Position: UK: 1 USA: 1

Liner Notes:

Produced by: Jimmy Iovine. Manager: Paul McGuinness. Words: Bono. Music: U2. Except: The Star Spangled Banner: Performed by Jimi Hendrix, Freedom For My People: Performed by: Sterling Magee on Guitar/Percussion and Adam Gussow on Harmonica. Sound post production for the album and movie done at A&M Studios, Hollywood. Post production engineering by: David Tickle. All live recording by Remote Recording Services (The Black Truck) operated by David Hewitt with Phil Gitomer, Fritz Lang, J.B. Matteotti. Additional Engineers Don Smith, Rob Jacobs, Randy Staub, Bob Vogt and Marc De Sisto, assistant engineers Brian Scheuble, Ethan Johns. Additional overdubbing at Conway Recording with assistants Richard McKernan and Gary Wagner. Mastered by Arnie Acosta, A&M Mastering Studios/LA. Studio Crew: Sam O'Sullivan, Cheryl Engels, Fraser McAlister, Des Broadbery. Music Production Co-Ordinator: Fregg McCarty. Product and Art Co-Ordinator: Anne-Louise Kelly. Principle Management: New York Director: Ellen Darst, Keryn Kapan, Sheila Roche, Debbie Bernadini. Dublin Director: Anne-Louise Kelly, Barbara Galavan, Suzanne Doyle, Jackie Bennett, Cecilia Coffey, Brigid Mooney, Cillian Guidear, Marc Coleman. Camp Commandant: John Clark Tour Manager: Dennis Sheehan. Assistant to Dennis Sheehan: Theresa Pesco.

Track List:

1. Helter Skelter (3:07)
2. Van Diemen's Land (3:06)
3. Desire (2:59)
4. Hawkmoon 269 (6:22)
5. All Along The Watchtower (4:24)
6. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (5:53)
7. (Freedom For My People) (0:38)
8. Silver And Gold (5:50)
9. Pride (In The Name Of Love) (4:27)
10. Angel Of Harlem (3:49)
11. Love Rescue Me (6:23)
12. When Love Comes To Town (4:14)
13. Heartland (5:02)
14. God Part II (3:15)
15. (The Star Spangled Banner) (0:43)
16. Bullet The Blue Sky (5:37)
17. All I Want Is You (6:30)

Catalog:

• Australia: Island 842 299-2
• Brazil: Island 842 299-1
• Canada: Island CIXD-1204, Island A2 91003, Island ISL2-1204 (Brown Vinyl)
• Germany: Island, 303 400-1, Island 303 400-2
• Israel: Island BANU27
• Japan: Island R36D-2117B, Island PHCR-1707
• Sweden: Island U2 7
• UK: Island U2 7, Island CIDU 27, Island 353 400, Island 842 299-5 (Digital Compact Cassette), Island U27 Rattle and Hum "Flight Case" (Promo / CD, LP and CASSETTE in Flight Case with Leather Tag / 300 Copies)
• USA: Island 91003-1, Island 91003-2, Island 91003-4, Island 422 842 299-2