Tracklist
| A | Out Of Control | |
| B1 | Stories For Boys | |
| B2 | Boy/Girl |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – CBS Inc.
- Licensed To – CBS Records
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Records Ltd.
Credits
- Written-By – U-2*
Notes
First issue.
1000 copies of this single were made with a hand-numbered sticker on the CBS sleeve.
Some first issue copies exist without the sticker which was a result of over production. So these copies have all the first issue identifiers but have no numbered sticker on the cover.
Record mfd. In Ireland on labels.
MADE IN ENGLAND on labels.
Sticker states:
U2 - Three
1. Out of Control
2. Stories for Boys
3. Boy/Girl
CBS 12-7951
Limited Edition
No. ### of 1,000
(also available on
7" single)
R.R.P. £1.49
Distinctions from later versions -
- Band names inscribed on both sides of the vinyl in the runout area.
- Ireland spelled correctly on label.
- MADE IN ENGLAND on bottom of the label.
- Band name is spelled "U-2" on labels.
- STEREO is in capitals not mixed case.
1000 copies of this single were made with a hand-numbered sticker on the CBS sleeve.
Some first issue copies exist without the sticker which was a result of over production. So these copies have all the first issue identifiers but have no numbered sticker on the cover.
Record mfd. In Ireland on labels.
MADE IN ENGLAND on labels.
Sticker states:
U2 - Three
1. Out of Control
2. Stories for Boys
3. Boy/Girl
CBS 12-7951
Limited Edition
No. ### of 1,000
(also available on
7" single)
R.R.P. £1.49
Distinctions from later versions -
- Band names inscribed on both sides of the vinyl in the runout area.
- Ireland spelled correctly on label.
- MADE IN ENGLAND on bottom of the label.
- Band name is spelled "U-2" on labels.
- STEREO is in capitals not mixed case.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix label side A): CBS 12-7951A
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix label side B): CBS 12-7951B
- Rights Society: MS
Other Versions (5 of 43)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| Three (7", Single, 45 RPM) | CBS | CBS 7951 | Ireland | 1979 | |||
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Three (7", Single, 45 RPM) | CBS | CBS 7951 | Ireland | 1979 | ||
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New Submission
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Out Of Control (12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo) | CBS | CBS 12-7951 | Ireland | 1979 | ||
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Recently Edited
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Out Of Control (12", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue) | CBS | CBS 12-7951 | Ireland | 1980 | ||
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New Submission
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Three (7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Red/Black labels) | CBS | CBS 7951 | Ireland | 1982 |
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Reviews
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Looking for clarity
Seems to be a lot of variants out there.
My copy has
Irelnad
Stereo
MADE IN ENGLAND
Band names etched on both sides in runout area (A side written on 4 lines while B side written on 1
“BANG” etched both sides
And match stick man etched on side A runout -
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I’m looking for one of the first 1.000 copies with original sticker. If anyone is selling it, please me
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I'm also looking for the numbered 12-inch U2 three from 1979. If anyone interested in selling to Brazil. Thanks.
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I’m still looking for 1 of the first 1000 copies stickerd and numbered if anyone has 1 available please do me thanks Daren
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I’m still looking for 1 off the first 1000 copies stickerd and numbered if anyone has 1 available please dm me thanks Daren
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For more info on this 12" https://u2-3.com/about/ I had a question regarding my copy, they we're very helpful. -
Looking for this numbered first edition.
If someone would like to sell this, please send me mail. -
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