U2 A Celebration Vinyl Record 7 Inch Irish CBS 1984 CBSA 2214 Sunburst Ireland Pressing Pic Sleeve

U2 - A Celebration
(Irish Pressing with CBS 'Sunburst' Label without 'CBS Inc.' and 'Made in England' rim text. Solid Centre Label Design. Housed in Card Picture Sleeve. The black lines on the sleeve are printed horizontally over the gold and white lines. A1/B1 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: Irish
Year: 1984
Label: CBS
Catalogue No. CBSA 2214

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched): CBS.2214 A1 [웃 stickman figure] DDCS Y// CP
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched): CBS 2214 B1. CP Y//

Condition: EX/EX (Sleeve and vinyl are in excellent clean condition)

Side A: A Celebration
Side B: Trash, Trampoline And The Party Girl

For devotees of Irish rock history, this 1984 Dublin-manufactured reissue of U2's single "A Celebration" presents a fascinating and highly specific regional variation. Released on the iconic CBS "Sunburst" gradient labels under catalogue number CBSA 2214, this elusive 7-inch 45 rpm pressing is distinguished by the complete absence of "CBS Inc." and "Made in England" text within the rim small print. Further setting it apart from standard UK exports, this domestic variant boasts a solid centre layout rather than a push-out hub.

The unique packaging offers another crucial point of distinction for completists, as the card picture sleeve features the black horizontal lines printed directly over the gold and white bands. Turning to the runout grooves, the vinyl carries the hand-etched Irish matrix details CBS.2214 A1 and CBS 2214 B1. Alongside the "CP" Carlton Pressing indicators, the dead wax features the famous stickman caricature associated with Dublin mastering engineers. The record pairs the anthemic title track on the top side with the studio rarity "Trash, Trampoline And The Party Girl" on the flip.

This specimen is in marvellous condition, strictly graded at EX/EX for both the sleeve and vinyl. The sturdy card jacket remains crisp, sharp, and clean, showing barely any signs of handling or shelf shelf-wear. The disc is equally magnificent, showing immaculate, highly glossy playing surfaces that look barely played. It is an exceptional, investment-grade example of a highly sought-after Irish manufacturing variant.