U2, Real, Even Better Than The Real Thing, 12" Single

 U2 are a rock band that formed in Dublin Ireland. The band consists of Bono (vocals and guitar),The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion).

The band formed in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency, but by the mid-1980s, the band had become a top international act. Their success as a live band was greater than their success at selling records until their 1987 album The Joshua Tree,^[1] which, according to Rolling Stone, elevated the band's stature "from heroes to superstars".^[2] In the 1990s, U2 responded to the dance and alternative rock revolutions and their own sense of musical stagnation by reinventing themselves with the album Achtung Baby and the accompanying Zoo TV Tour. Since 2000, U2 have pursued a more conventional rock sound that retains the influence of their previous musical explorations.

U2 have released 12 studio albums, with worldwide sales totaling 145 million records,^[3][4] and they have won 22 Grammy Awards,^[5] more than any other band.^[6] In 2005, the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone magazine listed U2 at #22 in its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.^[7] Throughout their career, as a band and as individuals, they have campaigned for human rights and social justice causes, including Amnesty International, the ONE Campaign, (RED), and Bono's DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade in Africa) campaign

12” Single remixed by Paul Oakenfold & Steve Osbourne

Tracks: Featuring:

1. Even Better Than The Real Thing The Perfecto Mix
2. Even Better Than The Real Thing Trance Mix
3. Even Better Tha The Real Thing Sexy Dub Mix

Condition:Near Mint

Sleeve,Excellent

Released on the  Island  Label

Date: 1992

Number: 864197-1

All vinyl is played prior to dispatch to ensure good playback.

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Record Grading

The grading system I use when determining the condition of the vinyl is The 'Record Collectors' Grading System, taken from the Rare Record Price Guide book.

Mint (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Near Mint (NM) The record looks brand new with no scuffing or any deterioration in sound quality and only the smallest hint that its ever been played. The cover and any additional extras are clean, crisp and with no wear whatsoever.

Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Fair (F) The record is still just about playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

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To illustrate my point: if I describe a record as Good (G), it's not brand new or excellent - sound quality has noticeably deteriorated and the cover may be damaged with splits or discoloration.