U2 — Pride (In the Name of Love) – Japan

U2 -- Pride (In the Name of Love) - Japan

• Artist: U2
• Title: Pride (In the Name of Love) – Japan
• Year: 1985
• Format: Vinyl 12 in.
• Rating (1-10): 8
• Owner: Mary
• Acquired: 1985 – Probably Tower Records in DC
• Keeper: Yes

Based on the track listing, according to Wikipedia, we have “Version 3” of this “Pride” 12 inch by U2. But that page doesn’t mention anything about it being a Japanese promo, which it is.

Side 1
“Pride (In the Name of Love)” (Single Version)
“Boomerang I” (Instrumental)
“Boomerang II”

Side 2
“11 O’Clock Tick Tock” (Long Version)
“Touch”

The “Boomerang” songs sound more like Duran Duran than what you would expect from U2. I like them. “11 O’clock” is a previously unreleased version. I don’t recognize “Touch” at all; it sounds very early. We’re going to keep this one. It has some interesting extras, a great package, and it appears to be a “collector’s item.”