Name: U2 - SAN DIEGO 1987 1ST NIGHT: MASTER TAPES (2CD)
SKU: K7302510
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San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, USA 13th April 1987 Truly Perfect Sound (from Original Masters)

　U2’s “THE JOSHUA TREE” era saw them leap from one of the biggest hit bands of their generation to one of the greatest in rock history. Two superb live albums capturing that glorious moment will be released simultaneously.

　This work is the first part of a two-part release. It is a superb audience recording of the “San Diego performance on April 13, 1987.” Speaking of “THE JOSHUA TREE Tour,” it is the most important tour in U2 history…no, in rock history. We have archived as many masterpieces as possible. First of all, let’s check the position of this work while organizing our collection.

“THE JOSHUA TREE” released on March 9th.
・April 2nd – May 16th: North America #1 (29 shows) ←★here★
・May 27th – August 8th: Europe (31 shows) ←※LEEDS 1987, etc.
・September 10th – October 13th: North America #2 (19 shows) ←※SYRACUSE 1987
・October 20th – December 20th: North America #3 (32 shows) ←※OAKLAND 1987, etc.

　This is U2 in 1987. Both of this week’s two live albums are from the early days of “North America #1.” This “North America #1” is a fierce battleground packed with the ultimate masterpieces of “THE JOSHUA TREE Tour.” Let’s focus on the dates further here.

●Details of “North America #1”
*April 2nd “TEMPE 1987”
April 4th-12th (6 performances)
◎April 13th: San Diego performance ←★This work★
◎April 14th “SAN DIEGO 1987 2ND NIGHT”
April 17th + 18th (2 performances)
*April 20th “LOS ANGELES 1987 3RD NIGHT”
April 21st-25th (4 performances)
◎April 25th “COW PALACE 1987 2ND NIGHT”
◎April 29th “ROSEMONT 1987”
April 30th-May 16th (12 performances)
*Note: “◎” indicates press CD, “*” indicates CDR release.

…And so on. In addition to the two San Diego albums, the lineup also includes the two greatest peak albums, “COW PALACE 1987 2ND NIGHT (Wardour-678)” and “ROSEMONT 1987 (Wardour-637).” You can see that this is the biggest and most important leg.

　This is a new masterpiece born from that fierce battlefield. Speaking of the first day in San Diego, the recording of the up-close voices is famous, but this work is a different recording. It is a master brought by the same unique route as the aforementioned “COW PALACE 1987 2ND NIGHT” and “ROSEMONT 1987,” and is truly a masterpiece worthy of permanent preservation.

　Its brilliance lies in the clear, vibrant core and rich, dynamic sound. This album also sounds like an audience that has truly absorbed the enthusiasm of the band at the height of their popularity, but the performance sound completely dominates that energy. The core that penetrates the center has a driving force that reaches your ears without making you feel any distance, and after a while, the obbligato and synth ornaments are beautifully brought in.

　On top of that, the dynamism created by the sound is also delicious. The spectacle of the singing voice filling every corner of the venue, the arpeggios dancing and sparkling, the feeling of pouring down. Bono’s vocals even sound as if they have become richer. Boasting a vividness and power that clearly captures even the most subtle nuances, at the same time, you can fully enjoy the inclusiveness that only an audience can have.

　Such a gentle, vivid, dynamic sound is depicted on the scene of the glorious “THE JOSHUA TREE Tour.” Let’s organize the set by comparing it with the simultaneously released sister album “SAN DIEGO 1987 2ND NIGHT (Wardour-680)” and the popular press masterpiece “COW PALACE 1987 2ND NIGHT.”

●The Joshua Tree (7 songs)
・Where The Streets Have No Name / I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For / Bullet The Blue Sky / Running To Stand Still / Exit / In God’s Country / With Or Without You
●Other (12 songs)
・WAR: Sunday Bloody Sunday / New Year’s Day / “40” (★)
・?: MLK / The Unforgettable Fire / A Sort Of Homecoming (＊) / Bad / Pride (In The Name Of Love)
・Other: I Will Follow / Gloria (＊) / October / I Shall Be Released (＊)
*Note: Songs marked with “★” are not included in the sister album “SAN DIEGO 1987 2ND NIGHT” released the following day. Songs marked with “＊” are not included in the classic pressing “COW PALACE 1987 2ND NIGHT”.

　While centering on “THE JOSHUA TREE” and “THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE,” the album also includes rare tracks like “A Sort Of Homecoming” and “I Shall Be Released.” “I Shall Be Released” is a cover of Bob Dylan’s work, but in fact, a week after this album, they performed with Dylan himself (you can enjoy it on our “LOS ANGELES 1987 3RD NIGHT [Uxbridge 786]”). They had performed several shows in a row since this day, so perhaps this was a warm-up for their collaboration with the legend.

　Despite the recent historic masterpieces “COW PALACE 1987 2ND NIGHT” and “ROSEMONT 1987,” this album has been granted a permanent preservation press. This fact alone is enough to understand the greatness of this work. This is a new masterpiece that allows you to experience the “rich THE JOSHUA TREE Tour” with its dynamic sound. Please enjoy the 2CD press, which will never lose its brilliance.

★A superb audience recording of the “San Diego performance on April 13, 1987.” This new masterpiece, brought to you by the same master as the two major apex works “COW PALACE 1987 2ND NIGHT” and “ROSEMONT 1987,” is a new masterpiece that approaches. The core that penetrates the center is wonderful, and the dynamism that the sound creates is delicious. The spectacle of the singing voice filling up, the arpeggios sparkling and dancing, the feeling of pouring. Bono’s singing voice is even richer. You can experience the real scene of “THE JOSHUA TREE Tour” with delicious precious songs such as “A Sort Of Homecoming” and “I Shall Be Released.”

Disc:1 (50:56)
1. Where The Streets Have No Name
2. I Will Follow
3. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
4. MLK
5. The Unforgettable Fire
6. Bullet The Blue Sky
7. Running To Stand Still
8. A Sort Of Homecoming
9. Sunday Bloody Sunday
10. Exit
11. In God’s Country

Disc:2 (46:56)
1. Gloria
2. Bad
3. October
4. New Year’s Day
5. Pride (In The Name Of Love)
6. With Or Without You
7. I Shall Be Released
8. 40