Description
U2 - Live Under A Blood Red Sky – Compact Disc
Under a Blood Red Sky is a seminal live album by the iconic Irish rock band U2, capturing the raw energy of their performances during the War Tour in the early 1980s. Released on November 21, 1983, the album showcases live renditions of tracks from U2’s first three studio albums, including hits like “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “New Year’s Day,” and “Gloria.”
Recorded at various concerts in locations such as Colorado, Boston, and Germany, Under a Blood Red Sky has become a cornerstone of U2’s discography. The album’s cover art, featuring an iconic black and white photograph of a young boy with raised hands, has become synonymous with the record.
Critically acclaimed and commercially successful, Under a Blood Red Sky played a pivotal role in elevating U2’s prominence in the music industry. The album not only captures the fervor of U2’s live performances but also exemplifies their commitment to delivering a powerful and emotionally charged musical experience.
For fans and music enthusiasts alike, Under a Blood Red Sky remains a testament to U2’s ability to translate their studio recordings into electrifying live shows. Whether reliving the nostalgia of the 1980s or discovering U2’s early catalog, this live album stands as a timeless and essential piece of rock history.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Tracks 1 & 4
Produced for Source by EDR Entertainment and recorded on the Effanel Music Mobile Facility, Denver, Co. June 5th, 1983
Track 2:
Produced by DIR Broadcasting and recorded on the Effanel Music Mobile, Boston, Mass. May 6th, 1983.
Tracks 3,5,6,7 & 8:
Location recording courtesy of “Rockpalast 83”, WDR Television, West Germany, August 20th, 1983.
Track Listing
Gloria
11 O’Clock Tick Tock
I Will Follow
Party Girl
Sunday Bloody Sunday
The Electric Co.
New Year’s Day
“40”
