THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE U2 LP 1995 MOFI 1-207 Limited Edition # 2361 Pre-owned
$
130
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Description
U2 - The Unforgettable Fire album cover
Label:
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-207, Island Records – MFSL 1-207
Series:
Original Master Recording, ANADISQ 200™
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, 200 Gram
Country:
US
Released:
Jun 1995
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Pop Rock
The cover is in EX condition
The Vinyl is well preserved in VG+ condition or better
Barcode: 0 15775 12071 6
Matrix / Runout (Side A etched): MFSL 1-207 A-4 K. Lee/2
Matrix / Runout (Side B etched): MFSL 1-207 B-3 K. Lee/2
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL):
This is the most important aspect.MFSL is an audiophile record label renowned for creating the highest fidelity sound reproductions possible. Their process, which they used for this release, involves:
· Original Master Tapes: MFSL engineers secured the from Island Records.
· All-Tube Mastering: The tapes were played back on custom-built, high-end, all-tube analog equipment to extract the maximum amount of musical detail with the purest signal path.
· Half-Speed Mastering: The album was mastered at half-speed. This meticulous process allows for greater extraction of musical information from the master tapes, resulting in superior frequency response, richer clarity, and a more spacious soundstage.
2. ANADISQ 200™ Series:
This was MFSL's flagship series for vinyl reissues.The "ANADISQ 200" name signifies:
· ANA: Analog
· DISQ: From the master disc (the lacquer)
· 200: 200-gram weight
The heavy,200-gram vinyl is prized for its exceptional durability and resistance to warping. It provides a much quieter playing surface with less background noise than standard weight vinyl, allowing the music's full dynamic range to be heard.
3. The Sound Quality:
This specific pressing is considered by many audiophiles and U2 fans to be the definitive vinyl version ofThe Unforgettable Fire. The album's atmospheric and textured production—crafted by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois—is perfectly suited for MFSL's process. Listeners often report:
· Exceptional clarity and separation of instruments.
· The Edge's shimmering guitar delays sound vast and detailed.
· Adam Clayton's bass lines are more defined and resonant.
· A wider, more immersive soundstage.
· The overall listening experience is warmer, more detailed, and more engaging than standard pressings.
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