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U2

DublinFormed in 1976Brit Pop20 vinyl albums
U2 is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976, known for their mix of Rock, New Wave, and Brit Pop across decades of influential releases.
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34 vinyl records tracked including Achtung Baby and Joshua Tree; rare pressings and prices revealed.

U2 originated in Dublin in 1976, composed of Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar), Adam Clayton (bass), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums). They navigate genres such as Rock, New Wave, and Brit Pop, with a catalog exceeding 30 vinyl titles on offer, spanning studio albums, live recordings, and compilations. Their reach extends internationally, with notable releases like The Joshua Tree (1987) and Achtung Baby (1991) available in multiple vinyl pressings.

Over the decades, U2’s vinyl releases reflect their evolving sound and political engagement, often showing variants in pressing details by country and label. The band remains active, with recent releases and live recordings uploaded to maintain their presence on vinyl formats, supported by real-time price monitoring across editions.

Discography

U2 discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

How To Re-Assemble An Atomic BombIsland Records · 2024
2024
How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Songs Of SurrenderIsland Records · 2023
2023
Songs Of Surrender
CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered
Studio
Live Songs Of Innocence + ExperienceU2 Dot Com · 2019
2019
Live Songs Of Innocence + Experience
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Songs Of ExperienceIsland Records · 2017
2017
Songs Of Experience
CD, Album, Deluxe Edition
Studio
Another Time, Another Place: Live At The Marquee London 1980U2 Dot Com · 2015
2015
Another Time, Another Place: Live At The Marquee London 1980
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Limited Edition, Remastered
Live
Songs Of InnocenceIsland Records · 2014
2014
Songs Of Innocence
CD, Album
Studio
No Line On The HorizonMercury Music Group · 2009
2009
No Line On The Horizon
CD, Album
Studio
How To Dismantle An Atomic BombIsland Records · 2004
2004
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
CD, Album
Studio
All That You Can't Leave BehindIsland Records · 2000
2000
All That You Can't Leave Behind
CD, Album
Studio
PopIsland Records · 1997
1997
Pop
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
ZooropaIsland Records · 1993
1993
Zooropa
CD, Album
Studio
Achtung BabyIsland Records · 1991
1991
Achtung Baby
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Rattle And HumIsland Records · 1988
1988
Rattle And Hum
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Joshua TreeIsland Records · 1987
1987
The Joshua Tree
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Unforgettable FireIsland Records · 1984
1984
The Unforgettable Fire
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Under A Blood Red SkyIsland Records · 1983
1983
Under A Blood Red Sky
Vinyl, LP, Mini-Album
Studio
WarIsland Records · 1983
1983
War
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
OctoberIsland Records · 1981
1981
October
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
BoyIsland Records · 1980
1980
Boy
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up U2's career.

01
With or Without You
·
02
Beautiful Day
Beautiful Day
All That You Can't Leave Behind · 2000
03
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Songs Of Surrender · 2023
04
One
One
Achtung Baby · 1991
05
Sunday Bloody Sunday
·
06
Vertigo
Vertigo
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb · 2004
07
Where the Streets Have No Name
Where the Streets Have No Name
Songs Of Surrender · 2023
08
Pride (in the Name of Love)
Pride (in the Name of Love)
Songs Of Surrender · 2023

The essentials

The 3 U2 albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1991
Vinyl, LP, Album
Achtung Baby

A seminal 1991 album combining alternative and synth-pop styles; multiple pressings tracked with prices from €14.30 to €116.

12 tracksIsland RecordsOriginal 1991 pressingMultiple vinyl versions
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#2 · 2023
LP
Songs Of Surrender

Latest studio album featuring reinterpretations of classics; original US pressing ranges around €63 with several variants available.

40 tracks totalLimited and numbered editionsInterscope RecordsMultiple pressings US & Canada
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#3 · 2009
LP, Album
No Line On The Horizon

2009 release blending alternative and arena rock; European and US vinyl versions priced between €13 and €24.

11 tracksMercury/Interscope labelsFive vinyl versionsOriginal 2009 European pressing
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Go further

Artists similar to U2

Artists who share part of U2's musical DNA.

Bono
Passengers
Simple Minds
Simple Minds
INXS
INXS
R.E.M.
R.E.M.
Coldplay
Coldplay
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Sting
Sting

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of U2

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"Bono named 'Personality of the Year 2005' by Time Magazine for his humanitarian work."
— Time Magazine
01Tour

U2 360° Tour debut in 2009

U2 started their U2 360° Tour with three concerts in Barcelona on June 30, 2009. The show featured an innovative circular stage with a 52-meter-high structure called 'The Claw'.

2009Barcelona
02Studio

Quick return to studio after Pasadena concert

On October 25, 2009, after a sell-out show at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, filmed for Blu-ray/DVD, U2 immediately entered studio to begin the next album following their US tour segment.

2009Pasadena
03Pressing

Original Songs Of Surrender US vinyl pressing

The 2023 US pressing of 'Songs Of Surrender' on Interscope Records (cat# 4899561) is sought after, with a lowest price around €63 and eight units for sale tracked.

2023US
04Live

Paris dates during the U2 360° Tour

On July 11 and 12, 2009, U2 performed at Stade de France with their 360° stage setup, delivering shows to sold-out audiences and advanced light shows.

2009Paris
"The stage at 360° Tour featured 72 subwoofers per leg to fill stadium sound."
— U2 tour technical details

Records by U2

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How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb - Front Cover

How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $47.79 3 offers
Rattle And Hum - Front Cover

Rattle And Hum

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $27.95 3 offers
ZOO TV Live In Dublin 1993 EP - Front Cover

ZOO TV Live In Dublin 1993 EP

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $25.00 2 offers
Atomic City - Front Cover

Atomic City

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $17.24 2 offers
All That You Can't Leave Behind - Front Cover

All That You Can't Leave Behind

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $42.99 1 offer
Under A Blood Red Sky - Front Cover

Under A Blood Red Sky

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL
From $38.50 2 offers
Zooropa - Front Cover

Zooropa

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $40.83 2 offers
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb - Front Cover

How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $22.95 3 offers
Boston 1983 (The Classic Broadcast) - Front Cover

Boston 1983 (The Classic Broadcast)

U2
International Rock Rock
THE BAUHAUS LABEL
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Two Hearts Beat As One / Sunday Bloody Sunday - Front Cover

Two Hearts Beat As One / Sunday Bloody Sunday

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $25.85 2 offers
Songs Of Surrender - Front Cover

Songs Of Surrender

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $27.00 2 offers
Songs Of Surrender - Front Cover

Songs Of Surrender

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $45.84 2 offers
The Joshua Tree - Front Cover

The Joshua Tree

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $90.99 1 offer
Achtung Baby - Front Cover

Achtung Baby

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $63.99 1 offer
A Celebration - Front Cover

A Celebration

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $12.00 3 offers
Achtung Baby - Front Cover

Achtung Baby

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $49.95 1 offer
Gloria - Front Cover

Gloria

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $14.99 3 offers
Boy - Front Cover

Boy

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $35.00 1 offer
All That You Can’t Leave Behind - Front Cover

All That You Can’t Leave Behind

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $225.00 1 offer
Pop - Front Cover

Pop

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $42.50 2 offers
October - Front Cover

October

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $11.99 1 offer
The Unforgettable Fire - Front Cover

The Unforgettable Fire

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $125.01 1 offer
No Line On The Horizon - Front Cover

No Line On The Horizon

U2
New Wave Pop
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $24.95 1 offer
The Best Of 1990-2000 - Front Cover

The Best Of 1990-2000

U2
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $32.55 1 offer

CDs by U2

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Shadows And Tall Trees - The Contract Demos 1978-1983 (Radio Broadcast UK) - Front Cover

Shadows And Tall Trees - The Contract Demos 1978-1983 (Radio Broadcast UK)

U2
International Rock Rock
CD SUTRA
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How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb 20th Anniversary - Front Cover

How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb 20th Anniversary

U2
International Rock Rock
CD UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $13.00 2 offers

Recommended accessories

To protect, store and clean your records.

All accessories

Merch de U2

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U2 Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Rattle And Hum - S to 3XL - Men's - Black

U2
Merch
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U2 - Joshua Tree Short Sleeve T-Shirt - S to XXL - for Men - Black

U2
Merch
$31.00 Buy

FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who are the members of U2?

Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar), Adam Clayton (bass), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums).

When was U2 formed and where?

U2 was formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland.

What are some key genres for U2's music?

Rock, New Wave, Brit Pop, and alternative rock styles.

Which U2 album is known for the song 'With or Without You'?

The song 'With or Without You' is from the album Achtung Baby (1991).

Are there notable vinyl pressings of U2 albums in France?

Yes, the 2009 European vinyl pressing of 'No Line On The Horizon' is commonly found and tracked.

Where were some significant U2 live performances in France?

U2 performed at Stade de France during their U2 360° Tour on July 11 and 12, 2009.

What formats are common for U2 vinyl releases?

LP albums dominate, including standard, limited editions, picture discs, and unofficial releases.

How can U2 vinyl collectors track current prices?

Real-time price tracking is available for many U2 pressings, especially for major albums like Achtung Baby and Songs Of Surrender.

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Last updated: 05/07/2026