June 1992 Archives

Release Date: June 7, 1992

Highest Chart Position: UK: n/a USA: n/a

Liner Notes:

Even Better than the Real Thing (The Perfecto Mix): Remixed by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne. Even Better than the Real Thing (Trance Mix): Remixed by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne. Even Better than the Real Thing (Sexy Dub Mix): Remixed by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne. Even Better than the Real Thing (Apollo 440 Stealth Sonic Remix): Remixed by Apollo 440. Even Better than the Real Thing (V16 Exit Wound Remix): Remixed by Apollo 440. Even Better than the Real Thing (Apollo 440 vs. U2 Instrumental Remix): Remixed by Apollo 440.

Track List (12" Single):

1. Even Better Than The Real Thing (The Perfecto Mix) (6:37)
2. Even Better Than The Real Thing (Trance Mix) (6:47)
3. Even Better Than The Real Thing (Sexy Dub Mix) (7:14)

Track List (CD Single):

1. Even Better Than The Real Thing (The Perfecto Mix) (6:37)
2. Even Better Than The Real Thing (Sexy Dub Mix) (7:14)
3. Even Better Than The Real Thing (Apollo 440 Stealth Sonic Remix) (6:42)
4. Even Better Than The Real Thing (V16 Exit Wound Remix) (3:19)
5. Even Better Than The Real Thing (A 440 Vs U2 Instrumental Remix) (6:27)

Catalog:

• Australia:
  • CD: Island 864 197-2
• France:
  • 12": Island 864 197-1
  • CD: Island 864 197-2
• Germany:
  • CD: Island C REAL 2 / 74321 10885 2
• Spain:
  • 12": Island 74321108851
• UK:
  • 7": Island REAL2DJ (Promo)
  • 12": Island REAL U2 / 864 197-1, Island REAL 1 / AMDJ080392 (Promo / Black die-cut Sleeve and Title Sticker)
  • Cassette: Island / Chop Em Out REAL 1 (Promo)
  • CD: Island C REAL 2 / 864 197-2
• USA:
  • 12": Island 422-864 281-1
  • Cassette: Island 422-864 281-4
  • CD: Island 422-864 281-2, Island PRCD 6735-2 (Promo)

Release Date: June 7, 1992

Highest Chart Position: UK: 12 USA: 32

Liner Notes:

Even Better Than the Real Thing (Single Version): Words by Bono. Music by U2. Produced by Steve Lillywhite with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. Engineered by Robbie Adams and Paul Barrett. Mixed by Steve Lillywhite and Robbie Adams. Assisted by Sean Leonard and Willie Mannion. Additional editing and mastering: Arnie Acosta. Salome: Words by Bono. Music by U2. Produced by Paul Barrett and U2. Mixed by Paul Barrett and U2. Mixed by Paul Barrett. Engineered by Ian Bryan, Louise McCormick and Paul Barrett. Additional backing vocals by Ian Bryan and Paul Barrett. Where did it all Go Wrong?: Demo from STS, Dublin, July 1990. Words by Bono. Music by U2. Produced by Paul Barrett and U2. Mixed by Paul Barrett and Ian Bryan. Engineered by Ian Bryan. Lady with the Spinning Head (Extended Dance Mix): Words by Bono. Music by U2. Produced by Paul Barrett. Recorded by Ian Bryan. Remixed by Alan Moulder. Photography by Anton Corbijn. Design by Works Associates, Dublin.

Track List (7" Single):

1. Even Better Than The Real Thing (3:41)
2. Salomé (4:31)

Track List (12" Single):

1. Even Better Than The Real Thing (3:41)
2. Salomé (4:31)
3. Where Did It All Go Wrong? (Demo From STS-Dublin, July 1990) (3:57)
4. Lady With The Spinning Head (Extended Dance Mix) (6:08)

Catalog:

• Australia:
  • 12": Island 866 977-1
  • Cassette: Island 866 976-4
  • CD: Island 866 977-2 (Digipak)
• Canada:
  • Cassette: Island 866 977-4
  • CD: Island 422-866 977-2
• France:
  • 7": Island 866 976-7, Island IS525 (Jukebox Promo)
  • Cassette: Island 866 976-4
  • CD: Island 866 976-2, Island 866 977-2
• Germany:
  • 7": Island 743 211 0188 7
  • CD: Island 743 211 0188 2
• Japan:
  • CD: Island PHCR-12701
• Spain:
  • 7": Island 74321 10188 7 (1A)
  • 12": Island 74321 10188 1 (3A)
• UK:
  • 7": Island IS515 / 866 976-7, Island IS525A/BH-A-4 (Acetate / One Sided Master Metal Disc), Island IS525B/BH-B-4 (Acetate / One Sided Master Metal Disc)
  • 12": Island 12IS525
  • Cassette: Island CIS525
  • CD: Island CID525
• USA:
  • 12": Island 422-866 977-1
  • Cassette: Island 422-866 977-4
  • CD: Island 422-866 977-2, Island PRCD 6723-2 (Promo)