The Unforgettable Fire

Note: due to the low contrast of the back sleeves and the limitations of the photo-merge software, some of the scans below have banding across them; this is not on the original sleeves. 

Argentina

TLP 60137 - Picture Sleeve, Blue / Pink Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0846
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "I-206530-A-"
2-Label: Pink Island.

2-Matrix: "I-206530-B-"
Front PS
Back PS
TLP 60137 - Picture Sleeve, Blue / Lilac Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0986
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "I-206530-A-"
2-Label: Lilac Island.

2-Matrix: "I-206530-B-"
Front PS
Back PS
TLP 60137 - Picture Sleeve, Blue / Pink Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0975
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "I-206530-A-"
2-Label: Pink Island.

2-Matrix: "I-206530-B-"
Front PS
Back PS
TLP 60137 - Picture Sleeve, Blue / Pink Island Labels
Collection Ref: 1498
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "I-206530-A-"
2-Label: Pink Island.

2-Matrix: "I-206530-B-"
Front PS
Back PS

Australia

RML 53132 / X53132 - LP + Two Hearts Beat As One 12" - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture / Black & White Labels
Collection Ref: 0424
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "11 SMX62607 P2A4"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "24 SMX62608 P2A4"
Front PS
Back PS
1-Label: Black & white Island.

1-Matrix: "SMX61057 P2A 5:41"
2-Label: Black & white Island.

2-Matrix: "SMX61058 P2A 4:28-4:23"
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
RML 53132 / X53132 - LP + Two Hearts Beat As One 12" - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture / Black & White Labels
Collection Ref: 0492
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "18 SMX62607 P2A"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "SMX62608 P2A5"
Front PS
Back PS
1-Label: Black & white Island.

1-Matrix: "SMX61057 P2A 5:41"
2-Label: Black & white Island.

2-Matrix: "SMX61058 P2A 4:28-4:23"
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
Front of Flyer.
Back of Flyer.
 
 
RML 53132 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0413
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "SMX62607 P2A2"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "SMX62608 P2A6"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
RML 53132 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1239
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "DMX-62607 W2B2"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "SMX62608 P2A3"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

Brazil

610.7042 (33.502) - RCA "Série Super Luxo" Release - Picture Sleeve, Light Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0976
1-Label: Light blue Island with "C.G.C. 61.126.074/0002-44" reference number.

1-Matrix: "RCA 610.7042-A" machine stamped
2-Label: Light blue Island with "C.G.C. 61.126.074/0002-44" reference number.

2-Matrix: "RCA 610.7042-B" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
610.7042 (33.502) - RCA "Série Super Luxo" Release - Picture Sleeve, Light Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 1692
1-Label: Light blue Island with "C.G.C. 56.697.162/0002-66" reference number.

1-Matrix: "RCA 610.7042-A IS B2" machine stamped
2-Label: Light blue Island with "C.G.C. 56.697.162/0002-66" reference number.

2-Matrix: "RCA 610.7042-B IS B3" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
822.898-1 - Polygram "Série  Lilas" Release - Picture Sleeve, New Island Palm Tree Labels
Collection Ref: 1580
1-Label: New Island palm tree.

1-Matrix: "822 898-1 1 01 P1990 200"
2-Label: New Island palm tree.

2-Matrix: "822 898-1 2 01 P1990 200"
Front PS
Back PS
Front of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
Back of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
 
 
822.898-1 - Polygram "Série Lilas" Release - Picture Sleeve, Dark Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 1008
1-Label: Dark blue Island.

1-Matrix: "822 898-1 1 01 P1990 200"
2-Label: Dark blue Island.

2-Matrix: "822 898-1 2 01 P1990 200"
Front PS
Back PS
Front of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
Back of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
 
 

Canada

ISL 1011 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0618
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "ISL-1011-A2b TLC-"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "ISL-1011-B H22 TLC"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
ISL 1011 - Columbia House Record Club Release - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1472
1-Label: Island picture with copyright info blacked out.

1-Matrix: "ISL-1011-A2 6"
2-Label: Island picture with copyright info blacked out.

2-Matrix: "ISL-1011-B#2 3"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
Q Magazine "Sleeve Notes" (added after purchase - not part of original release).
 Q Magazine "Sleeve Notes" (added after purchase - not part of original release).

Colombia

18(0831)00276 - Picture Sleeve, Two-tone  Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 1529
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "18-00276 A 19-II-85"
2-Label: Blue Island.

2-Matrix: "18 00276-B- 19-II-85"
Front PS
Back PS

France

822.198-1 - Picture Sleeve, Black Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0868
1-Label: Black Island.

1-Matrix: "012 822838 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A30" machine stamped
2-Label: Black Island.

2-Matrix: "012 822838 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM A30" machine stamped
Front PS: with 'Best' "Group of the Year" sticker.
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
822.198-1 - Picture Sleeve, Black Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0944
1-Label: Black Island.

1-Matrix: "012 822838 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A10" machine stamped
2-Label: Black Island.

2-Matrix: "012 822838 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM A3" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

Germany

206.530-620 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0404
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "DM 206530 A-1/84 S III IV" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "DM 206530 B-1/84 S III IV" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
41 946 5 - Club Edition - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1730
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "DM 206530 A-5/84 S II II" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "DM 206530 B-3/84 S I II" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

Greece

71408 - Picture Sleeve, Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0840
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "71408 A F"
2-Label: Blue Island.

2-Matrix: "71408 B F"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
062-VG 71408 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1624
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "U2 5 A" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "U2 5 B" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
Back of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
 
 
062-VG 71408 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1195
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "VG 71408 A" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "VG 71408 B" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
Back of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
 
 
062-2402561 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1292
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "U2 5 A" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "U2 5 B" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

Ireland

26209 - Picture Sleeve, CBS Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0151
1-Label: CBS picture.

1-Matrix: "CBS 26209-A CBS 26209-A- YII"
2-Label: CBS picture.

2-Matrix: "CBS 26209-B CP YII"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

Israel

BAN U25 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1017
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "U 25 A-7U-1-" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "U 25 B-7U-1-" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
Back of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve). Different colour.
 
 

Italy

U25 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1648
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "U2-5.1"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "* U2-5.2"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
U25 - Picture Sleeve, Two-tone Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 1649
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "* U2-5.1"
2-Label: Blue Island.

2-Matrix: "* U2-5.2"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

Japan

28 SI 252 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0152
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "28SI-252A 112" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "28SI-252B 111" machine stamped
Front PS: with obi.
Back PS: with obi.
Front of Insert 1
Back of Insert 1
 Front of Insert 2
Back of Insert 2
28 SI 252 - Promotional Release - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0528
1-Label: Island picture with promo characters.

1-Matrix: "28SI-252A 112" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "28SI-252B 121" machine stamped
Front PS: with obi.
Back PS: with obi and promo sticker.
Front of Insert 1
Back of Insert 1
Front of Insert 2 
Back of Insert 2
R28D-2087 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1030
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "R28D-2087A G V 28SI-252A 1 1"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "R28D-2087B 28SI-252B 1 2"
Front PS: with obi.
Back PS: with obi.
Page 1 of insert. Double-width sheet folded in half.
Page 2 of insert. Double-width sheet folded in half.
Page 3 of insert. Double-width sheet folded in half.
Page 4 of insert. Double-width sheet folded in half.

Mexico

LAE 605 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0662
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "LAE.605-A- MPI 27.XI.84 RICO"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "LAE.605-B MPI 27.XI.84 RICO"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
LPR 25034 - Picture Sleeve, Dark Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0540
1-Label: Dark blue Island.

1-Matrix: "LPE-25034-A 27-VI-70 JE"
2-Label: Dark blue Island.

2-Matrix: "LPF-25034-B 27-VI-90 JE"
Front PS
Back PS

Netherlands

600753030363 - 180g Vinyl - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels (Bootleg)
Collection Ref: 1620
1-Label: Island picture. No catalogue number. This label is a reproduction of the photo of the Swedish LP label on U2-discography.com here with the copyright info and catalogue number removed.

1-Matrix: "530303-6 -A1- -LVC- 68688 1A"
2-Label: Island picture. No catalogue number. This label is a reproduction of a German LP label with the copyright info and catalogue number removed.

2-Matrix: "530303-6 -b1- -LVC- 68688 1B
Front PS
Back PS

New Zealand

RML 52048 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0910
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "SMX 62607 P2A4 RML 52048 A"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "SMX 62608 RML 52048 B P2A5"
Front PS
Back PS
Front of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
Back of 2-sided insert (not an inner sleeve).
 
 

Peru

ISL 0206530 - Picture Sleeve, Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0111
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "Y-ISL-0206530.5 A J.A.L.L.T 26-6-86"
2-Label: Blue Island.

2-Matrix: "Y-ISL-0206530.5 B J.A.L.L.T 26-6-86"
Front PS
Back PS

Philippines

U2 5 - Picture Sleeve, Two-tone Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 1046
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "U2-5 A"
2-Label: Blue Island.

2-Matrix: "U2-5 B"
Front PS
Back PS

Portugal

10.206530.35 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1642
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "10.206530.35-A KBD"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "10.206530.35-B KBD"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
10.206530.50 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1108
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "10.206530.35-A KBD"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "10.206530.35-B KBD"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

South Africa

ILPC 25 - Picture Sleeve, Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0819
1-Label: Blue Island.

1-Matrix: "ILPC 25-A"
2-Label: Blue Island.

2-Matrix: "ILPC 25-B"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

South Korea

OLW-359 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1304
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "OLW 359 A R" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "OLW 359 B R" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front of Insert
Back of Insert
 
 

Spain

I-206.530 - Picture Sleeve, New Island Palm Tree Labels
Collection Ref: 0872
1-Label: New Island palm tree.

1-Matrix: "I 206530-A 2N3 DM"
2-Label: New Island palm tree.

2-Matrix: "I 206530-B 2N3 DMI"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

Sweden

U25 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0883
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "U2-5-A" machine stamped
 2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "U-2-5-B2" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

United Kingdom

U2 5 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0033
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "U 25 A-7U-1-"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "U 25 B//9 420 H"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 

United States

90231-1 - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0159
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "STIL 845555-B 1-1 STERLING"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "STIL 845556-A 1-3 STERLING"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
90231-1 / ST-IL-845556 - Columbia House Record Club Release - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0730
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "STIL 845555-1B G1"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "STIL-845556-1A G1"
Front PS: Matte sleeve.
Back PS: Matte sleeve.
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
90231-1 / ST-IL-845556 - Columbia House Record Club Release - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1279
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "(PXTR) ST IL 845555 G1A G1 D4"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "(FXAP) STIL 845556-G1A G1 C10"
Front PS: Matte sleeve, slightly different colours to the above item.
Back PS: Matte sleeve, slightly different colours to the above item.
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
90231-1 / ST-IL-845556 - Columbia House Record Club Release - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1280
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "(PXTR) ST IL 845555 G1A G1 D9"
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "(FXAP) STIL 845556-G1A G1 C12"
Front PS: Glossy sleeve.
Back PS: Glossy sleeve.
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
90231-1 / R154515 - RCA Record Club Release - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 0731
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "R154515A 1" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "R154515B 1" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS: Barcode blanked out.
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
90231-1 / R154515 - RCA Record Club Release - Picture Sleeve, Island Picture Labels
Collection Ref: 1281
1-Label: Island picture.

1-Matrix: "R154515A" machine stamped
2-Label: Island picture.

2-Matrix: "R154515B" machine stamped
Front PS
Back PS: With barcode.
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
MFSL 1-207 - Gatefold Picture Sleeve, White Island / Mobile Fidelity Labels
Collection Ref: 0902
1-Label: White Island / Mobile Fidelity.

1-Matrix: "MFSL 1-207 A-4 K.Lee/2"
2-Label: White Island / Mobile Fidelity.

2-Matrix: "MFSL 1-207 B-3 K.Lee/2"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner Gatefold
Back Inner Gatefold
 Front Inner PS
 Back Inner PS

Uruguay

212 010-1 - Picture Sleeve, Red & White Island Labels
Collection Ref: 1804
1-Label: Red & white Island.

1-Matrix: "I-206530-A-"
2-Label: Red & white Island.

2-Matrix: "I-206530-B-"
Front PS
Back PS

Venezuela

7524 - Picture Sleeve, New Island Palm Tree Labels
Collection Ref: 1123
1-Label: New Island palm tree.

1-Matrix: "ISLAND 7524 A"
2-Label: New Island palm tree.

2-Matrix: "ISLAND 7524 B"
Front PS
Back PS

Yugoslavia

LSI 11078 - Picture Sleeve, Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 0568
1-Label: Blue Island with centre justified song titles.

1-Matrix: "LSI 11078A 19 12 84 SB"
2-Label: Blue Island with centre justified song titles.

2-Matrix: "LSI 11078 B 19 12 84 SB"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
LSI 11078 - Picture Sleeve, Blue Island Labels
Collection Ref: 1630
1-Label: Blue Island with left justified song titles.

1-Matrix: "LSI 11078A 19 12 84 SB"
2-Label: Blue Island with left justified song titles.

2-Matrix: "LSI 11078 B 19 12 84 SB"
Front PS
Back PS
Front Inner PS
Back Inner PS
 
 
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