Re: What do I have here? (fwd)

Sharon Watson ([email protected])
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 00:10:00 +1000

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>One is
>a 45 rpm test pressing of "A Sort of Homecoming (Live)", apparently the
>same one that appears on the UF EP and "Wide Awake in America"...except
>there are differences in the vocals--Bono sings different lyrics in the
>song, and Edge's backing vocals are much more prominent, almost more a
>duet than just backing vocals.
>
>I _assume_ this is a 45 rpm test pressing of the "Aussie" UF, though the
>country of origin isn't obvious. There's a barely legible stamp on the
>label, which reads (in part): "Test...not for resale...record remains the
>property of Festival Records at all time"

I assume you're right, since the EP was released by Festival in Australia.
The vocals are, as you say, more like a duet, and the lyrical difference is
Bono exactly as you describe.

No idea what it's worth though - don't know what any collector's stuff is
worth actually. :)

Sharon

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