U2 – Desire (9:23) (UK 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

A. Front

“Desire” is a song by U2 taken from their 1988 album, Rattle and Hum. Released as the album’s lead single, “Desire” was the band’s first number-one single in the UK and Australia. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and topped both the Modern and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, the first song to reach the top of both of these charts simultaneously. It reached number two on the Dutch Top 40. In 1989, “Desire” won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

This version is longer, but similar, to “Desire (Hollywood Remix)”, 5:23, that is to be found on the retail 12″. The 9:23 version is exclusive to the UK 12″ and Cassette promo releases. The 12″ is housed in a glossy black sleeve with text on the front cover only.

SIDE A:
Desire 9:23

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Desire U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #3
1988 Desire U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks #1
1988 Desire U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks #1
1988 Desire U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #37

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records ‎– 12 ISX-400
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, Single Sided, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: Sep 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Remix [Uncredited] – Louil Silas Jr., Taavi Mote

NOTES:
The flip side has silent grooves

Find The 12″ On DISCOGS

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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gonzalo76
gonzalo76
November 2, 2014 7:17 pm

I have it in MP3 in a very poor sound…
I’ve been looking for a lossless version for a VERY long time!
Thank you so much Paul!!!

Paul Chapman
Paul Chapman
October 8, 2014 12:32 pm

Wow !! the full unedited 12″ version !! (unlike the edited version on the CD single & vinyl)

& of course like all your other rips, sounds fantastic !!

I’ve paypal’d you 20USD to say thanks !!

Paul (soundstoryuk)

Jason
Jason
September 21, 2014 7:28 pm

Thanks Paul. Didn’t know this version existed. You come up with some great rare versions and then rip them perfectly.

DJBenW
DJBenW
September 18, 2014 11:10 pm

I’ve always LOVED this remix back from when they played a remix video of it on MTV. Have only come across poor rips, so I am utterly thrilled that you’ve ripped this. Thank you so much!

Marcelino
Marcelino
September 18, 2014 9:50 pm

Back in 1989 or 90 I thought I didn’t like U2 because I was on electronic stuff and I hated rock… then I listen Desire and I remember I thought “man, this band have to be something if they come with such powerfull song”, then I listened to other U2’s albums… My favorite Rock band since then…
Thank you very much for this one Paul.

Guss
Guss
September 18, 2014 11:04 am

Never heard this version, thanks Paul !!!

Stefano
Stefano
September 18, 2014 2:06 am

What a great rare post. Awesome. Thanks Paul.

James
James
September 17, 2014 8:50 pm

Wow, I didn’t know this existed – I bought the album at the time, and two versions of the Desire single, but never saw or heard of this extended version. Thanks so much!

woz
woz
September 17, 2014 7:40 pm

Awesome rip! Always nice to have some U2 mixes. Thanks 🙂

Mike C.
Mike C.
September 17, 2014 5:40 pm

Wow — first the looooong edition of Pictures Of You, and now this. Thanks very much!! Wonder what else you have up your sleeve for us gluttonous audiophiles?!?!?!

partytimeboy
partytimeboy
September 17, 2014 3:30 pm

Thanks for sharing this gem with us, but most of all… thanks for the tieme invested on the rip.

Todd
Todd
September 17, 2014 2:44 pm

Very cool! Had no idea there was a longer edit of the Hollywood Remix! Thanks so much!

Paul Chapman
Paul Chapman
Reply to  Todd
October 8, 2014 12:33 pm

Yes, it was edited down to 5+ minutes to fit the at the time UK chart rules otherwise the 12″ would have been considered an album !

Ken
Ken
September 17, 2014 1:44 pm

How dare you force us to take this U2 record for free! I feel so violated!!

🙂

(Some people have waaaay too much time on their hands)

Thanks again for all the good tunes.

Christian
Christian
Reply to  Ken
September 17, 2014 7:08 pm

I thought of Ken’s comment when I saw this on Facebook: (Fingers crossed the link works as intended)
https://www.facebook.com/reddevilsf/photos/a.10150453034741272.363291.46666181271/10152326133071272/?type=1&relevant_count=1

Jeff
Jeff
September 17, 2014 1:35 pm

Awesome Paul!!! You are so timely with your “releases” as this coresponds to U2’s new album which was gifted to the public on I-Tunes. I can’t wait. I love U2’s dance versions and this one I’m excited to hear the long version of.

You rock!!

Jeff

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  DjPaulT
September 17, 2014 5:14 pm

Just heard this absolutely stunning version and Paul, you just flat-out amaze me!! I so love your technical skills. The new stylus and your ripping expertise make me SWOON!!! Each goose bump has a mouth and is screaming in aural ecstasy!! I had to pick myself off the floor. Thanks for this rare gift and your many, many, many talents!!!

Panting,

Jeff

Jermajesty
Jermajesty
September 17, 2014 1:30 pm

Thank you… Just wondering what was on the B-side? Was it same or no grooves?

omar
omar
September 17, 2014 12:44 pm

Thanks Paul.

Don
Don
September 17, 2014 12:17 pm

Who is U2? Have they been in the news recently? 🙂 Seriously, thanks for this. A nice, rare remix from the days of yore.

NKelly
NKelly
September 17, 2014 12:12 pm

Very rare indeed just looked on Discogs. What a post!

Ziv
Ziv
September 17, 2014 12:09 pm

WOW… I have the “Hollywood Remix” Maxi CD and also the 12″.
I never know that it was in fact an edit of another version.
Thanks Paul.
BTW: very good quality.

Fred
Fred
September 17, 2014 12:07 pm

Fantastic! I’ve been looking for a nice rip of this for a VERY long time! Thanks so much again!