NEAR MINT (NM)
The vinyl may have been open, but it was played once! This is referred to as "As New" wrapping. Plastic wrapping may still be present. The record appears to be open, but there are no other signs of use.

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U2 – Achtung Baby
SNA Pressing – Original First Issue with Uncensored Sleeve (1991)

This is the original first pressing of Achtung Baby, manufactured by SNA in France and notable for featuring the uncensored back sleeve with Adam Clayton’s full nude image—later editions removed or altered this detail. The front sleeve features a subtle spot gloss varnish on the U2 logo, imparting a tactile, high-quality finish.

Inside the sleeve, this pressing includes a full-colour picture inner sleeve with printed credits and band photos, plus a separate stiff lyric insert. These original packaging details make this version highly sought after by collectors.

Musically, Achtung Baby marked a bold reinvention for U2, blending alternative rock, electronic textures, and emotional depth. It includes essential tracks like “One,” “Mysterious Ways,” and “The Fly,” showcasing the band’s shift into darker, more experimental territory during the early ‘90s.

A landmark album and a rare pressing that captures both the sound and visual edge of U2’s most daring era.

Specification
Conditions: Used
RECORD: NM
COVER: NM
Genre: Rock, Pop, Electronic
Label: Island Records
Date: 1991
Catalogue:510347-1, Island Records – U28
Features:
First issue released with the uncensored Adam Clayton nude image on back sleeve.
On the sleeve front, the artist's name has a spot gloss varnish detail.
Includes a picture inner with printed credits/photos plus a separate stiff lyrics insert.
Format: Vinyl
Country: Germany

Tracklist
A1. Zoo Station
A2. Even Better Than The Real Thing
A3. One
A4. Until The End Of The World
A5. Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
A6. So Cruel
B1. The Fly
B2. Mysterious Ways
B3. Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World
B4. Ultra Violet (Light My Way)
B5. Acrobat
B6. Love Is Blindness

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