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| U2 Deluxe Edition Box Set [Amazon.com Exclusive] | ![U2 Deluxe Edition Box Set [Amazon.com Exclusive]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HQZG0FiEL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Artist: U2
Label: Island
Category: Music
List Price: $79.98
Buy New: $63.99
You Save: $15.99 (20%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 79
Format: Box Set
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 5.4 x 2.8
UPC: 600753109175
EAN: 0600753109175
ASIN: B001C0JRJC
Release Date: July 29, 2008
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | I Will Follow | | • | Twilight | | • | An Cat Dubh | | • | Into The Heart | | • | Out Of Control | | • | Stories For Boys | | • | The Ocean | | • | A Day Without Me | | • | Another Time, Another Place | | • | The Electric Co. | | • | Shadows And Tall Trees |
Disc 2
| • | I Will Follow (Previously Unreleased Mix) | | • | 11 O'Clock Tick Tock | | • | Touch | | • | Speed Of Life (Previously Unreleased Track) | | • | Saturday Night (Previously Unreleased Track) | | • | Things To Make And Do | | • | Out Of Control | | • | Boy-Girl | | • | Stories For Boys | | • | Another Day | | • | Twilight | | • | Boy-Girl (Live at The Marquee, London) | | • | 11 O'Clock Tick Tock (Live at The Marquee, London - Previously Unreleased Version) | | • | Cartoon World (Live at The National Stadium, Dublin - Previously Unreleased Track) |
Disc 3
| • | Gloria | | • | I Fall Down | | • | I Threw A Brick Through A Window | | • | Rejoice | | • | Fire | | • | Tomorrow | | • | October | | • | With A Shout | | • | Stranger In A Strange Land | | • | Scarlet | | • | Is That All |
Disc 4
| • | Gloria (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) | | • | I Fall Down (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) | | • | I Threw A Brick Through A Window (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) | | • | Fire (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) | | • | October (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) | | • | With A Shout (Richard Skinner BBC Session) | | • | Scarlet (Richard Skinner BBC Session) | | • | I Threw A Brick Through A Window (Richard Skinner BBC Session) | | • | A Celebration | | • | J. Swallo | | • | Trash, Trampoline And The Party Girl | | • | I Will Follow (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) | | • | The Ocean (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) | | • | The Cry/Electric Co. (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) | | • | 11 O'Clock Tick Tock (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) | | • | I Will Follow (Live From Hattem, Netherlands) | | • | Tomorrow (Bono & Adam Clayton, Common Ground Remix) |
Disc 5
| • | Sunday Bloody Sunday | | • | Seconds | | • | New Year's Day | | • | Like A Song... | | • | Drowning Man | | • | The Refugee | | • | Two Hearts Beat As One | | • | Red Light | | • | Surrender | | • | "40" |
Disc 6
| • | Endless Deep | | • | Angels Too Tied To The Ground (Previously Unreleased Track) | | • | New Year's Day (7" single edit) | | • | New Year's Day (USA Remix) | | • | New Year's Day (Ferry Corsten Extended Vocal Mix) | | • | New Year's Day (Ferry Corsten Vocal Radio Mix) | | • | Two Hearts Beat As One (Long Mix) | | • | Two Hearts Beat As One (USA Remix) | | • | Two Hearts Beat As One (Club Version) | | • | Treasure (Whatever Happened to Pete The Chop) | | • | I Threw a Brick Through a Window/A Day without Me (Live from Werchter, Belgium July 1982 - Remastered) | | • | Fire (Live from Werchter, Belgium, July 1982) |
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People en Español
U2's first three albums--Boy, October, and War--receive star treatment with these re-mastered versions, just as their legendary The Joshua Tree record did last year. Every album includes a second disc of b-side remixes, live versions, and rare performances that die-hard fans of the Irish band will surely appreciate. The box also has room for a fourth album (we assume it's for The Joshua Tree), but we can't help to think that they'll come out with a second Deluxe Edition Box Set next year, with even better albums from the band's vast musical catalog. --Ernesto Sanchez (People en Espanol  ) Los tres primeros discos de U2--Boy, October, and War--reciben el tratamiento de lujo en versiones remasterizadas, justo como el ano pasado sucedio con su legendario The Joshua Tree. Cada titulo incluye un segundo disco de lados-b, remixes, versiones en vivo y rarezas que solo y exclusivamente los fanaticos de la banda irlandesa podran apreciar. La caja tiene espacio para un cuarto album (suponemos que para poner The Joshua Tree), pero desafortunadamente no podemos dejar de pensar en que se trata en una simple estrategia de la disquera, y que el segundo Deluxe Edition Box Set saldra el siguiente ano, con mejores albumes del grupo. --Ernesto Sanchez (People en Espanol )
Album Description
This limited edition collectible U2 Deluxe Edition boxset is handsomely constructed in a sturdy hardbound shell, measuring 5 3/4" (width) x 2 3/4" (spine width) x 5 7/16" (tall) and comes with the newly remastered and expanded 2 CD deluxe editions of the bands first three albums BOY, OCTOBER and WAR, plus room for a fourth (not included). Re-mastered from the original audio tapes, each deluxe includes a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities, and the packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full lyrics. This set also comes with a limited edition, exclusive 18'x24' full color replica poster from the bands beginnings, recreated just for this boxset.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 Double dipping or amazing release? August 5, 2008
23 out of 36 found this review helpful
One might wonder what is the motivation behind this box set, is it pure greed on the part of U2 and their record company or is it the chance to give fans some hidden gems. I have been grappling with this concept and thought about if I should purchase this box set or not. I already own "Boy", "October" and "War" and many of these B-Sides I already own on the "U2: Best of 1980-1990" bonus disc that came out about ten years ago. Therefore, why on earth would I want to spend some $60.00 odd dollars on this set?
Before I answer this question, I should begin with the fact that I am a pretty big U2 fan (if one might not have figured that out yet). I really got into the band when "Achtung Baby" came out and believe it or not enjoy U2's more outlandish selections of music on "Zooropa" and "Pop" (I include the Passenger's side project as well). Over the years the band as earned the ability to do just about anything they want musically, which is a good thing.
The last official album from U2 was 2004's "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb". Which gave listeners a taste of rock n' roll with drops of alternative/electric grooves. From my understanding and research U2 has a new album planned for November 2008. Therefore, I see this current box set as a way to satisfy fans until this new album is released.
As for U2's first three albums, they have very strong elements. From the post-punk rock vibe of "Boy", to the piano/rock vibes of "October" to the rebellion that is guffaw on "War". These three albums foreshadow the comings of a wonderful and strong band. Therefore I can understand why these three albums are being re-mastered and re-released.
I digress to my former question, why on earth would I want to spend some $60.00 odd dollars on this set? Well my answer is this, because I made the choice to do so. I can totally see why some people are upset with this release, stating that U2 is totally "double dipping" by selling this box set, because many of the tracks are already available. There are only about a dozen or so new or unreleased tunes on this box set. So if someone doesn't want to shell out the money for this because they feel it is an injustice to fans, then my response is don't. This doesn't make you any less of a U2 fan.
For instance I am a huge Star Wars fan, but I have yet purchased the six films on DVD because I know that there is going to be some huge box set coming out (one of these days or years) so I will wait. I am also a huge Depeche Mode fan, love them as much as U2, and they have re-released all of their albums in "special editions". However these DM "special editions" featured B-Sides that I already owned on CD singles and/or EPs, so I didn't buy them, didn't see the reason. This doesn't make me any less a Depeche Mode fan. It was my choice to purchase or not purchase it. People don't have to be slaves to industry.
I honestly do see why people are upset when CDs or DVDs are released several times in order to promote sales (can anyone say "The Evil Dead"). I sort of felt this way about U2's "18 Singles" collection that came out a couple of years ago. The only new tracks, "The Saints are Coming" and "Windows in the Skies". I wasn't going to buy the single disc edition; I bought the edition that came with the DVD. I felt for my money I got a good deal.
I also feel in some ways that record and movie studio companies use exploitation towards fans when they release products. I will be honest it is possible that this might be the case with this box set. However, I don't think it is the total "brain child" of U2 to rip their fans off. It was the chance to give fans a real treat. Yet is this always the case? "Batman Begins" was first released on DVD as a 2 disc special edition. Now that "The Dark Knight" (sequel, not a bad flick) is out, there is an all new "super deluxe edition" of "Batman Begins" does this really merit another DVD release? This happens all the time with DVDs and CDs, the consumer just has to pick and choose their...battles, so to speak.
As for this "Boy/October/War" box set you get all three albums re-mastered with bonus tracks. I found this to be very enjoyable. I love the song "New Year's Day", so multiple versions of the song don't bother me. It is cool to hear some of this unreleased material, too bad it has been the vault for so long. For instance, the song "Angels Too Tied To The Ground" is amazing. I can see this becoming one of my top ten U2 songs of all time, no kidding.
I would have to say my personal favorite from these first three albums is "October". I don't know something about the mood of this record. The vibe being precarious, loud, haunting and angelic is the foundation of some timeless melodies.
As for the poster included, it is cool. The jury is still out if I will hang it up or not. The photo booklets for each album are awesome, they look like little hard cover books. There are lots of photos, lyrics and information about the band and what not. However, I am upset by the fact that the CDs themselves are held in cheap cardboard casing. I don't understand why so many newer CD releases suffer from this. The "normal" plastic jewel case provides better protection for the CDs. I feel like I am reliving the I same disappointment with the lousy cardboard CD holders provided for "The Joshua Tree" deluxe special edition that was released last year. I spent close to $50.00 for that set and my two CDs and DVD were put in the same type of crappy and cheap little cardboard sleeves, which makes the discs vulnerable to scratches. I wish with both of these releases, someone would decided to invest a little more money, time and respect towards the music. Why? Because the re-mastered songs sound amazing and U2 is a band the deserves better than CARDBOARD!!!
In conclusion, I wish this set was a bit less in money, but I made the choice to buy it and I have no regrets. What U2 fan wouldn't? Who knows, I could be a fool and these "extra tracks" will be available on Amazon or iTunes in MP3 form one day. It is also possible that people might sell their copies in used format and I could get the extra songs much cheaper. I do know that I would much rather spend my money on a U2 box set the costs around $60.00 then spend the same amount of money on a tank of gas. (In relation to most of the rest of the world, we in the U.S.A. spend less on gas, but my paycheck doesn't know that.) Listening to U2 makes me happy so I made a choice and bought this box set. If you have some extra money to throw around pick it up, if not, don't worry about.
Welcome home old friends August 4, 2008
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
From the opening riff of I will Follow, I had chills ... Like U2, I'm in my 40s and this was the music of my teen years. I may have been a little late to the U2 party becoming a fan with the release of October. That said, I always felt that that the one knock on all 3 of their first albums was production, not the mix. Between money and technology some of the band was lost between their performances in the studio and what we got in the shop. That has finally been taken care of. Edge has done an outstanding job of bringing these albums finally and completly to life. I am reminded of the re mastering job that Jimmy Page did on the Zeppelin catalog.
The bonus tracks, as a whole, are both invigorating and illuminating. Many memories came back to me as I remember many of these songs from now long lost 12" singles. I hope I am not the only one who remembers the 12" single. My one complaint, albeit small, is the utterly poor choice of bonus tracks on War.
...and the poster is a nice touch
If you're a fan, this one's a must have July 31, 2008
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Like many fans of U2's early work, I fell off the bandwagon after the Joshua Tree but this box set gets you all the goodies (and then some) that were never released on vinyl or CD, or at least not officially... and I don't count the Apple/iPod MP3 crap that was released with the U2 iPod. I have all their original first pressing singles and it's great to finally have them on a very good sounding CD, as auditioned on my mega-buck all tube system.
There's a great first version of "Fire" called "Saturday Night" that, to me, is worth the price of admission alone. Never heard it before, never knew it existed. I think it's better than "Fire". Lyrics are completely different but the instrumentation is basically the same. Killer.
Oh, did I mention the packaging? First rate. Jeez, I sound like a shill for their record label. I could write more but I think I'll go back to listening. Best 65 bucks I've spent in awhile.
GREAT July 31, 2008
6 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is a MUST for U2's fans, you won't regret if you buy it, besides it is a collector's edition, it's cheaper than buying the 3 CDs separately with the plus of the box and the poster
A worthy upgrade August 2, 2008
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought these three discs when they originally came out on cd around 1985 or 1986. Those were in flimsy paper cd digipacks, I guess you'd call them. Under A Blood Red Sky was issued that way as well. This box set doesn't contain that recording, but it does sound quite a bit better than the original cd releases. The poster is nothing great. I enjoyed hearing a bunch of the b-sides for the first time in a really long time. My brother purchased many of the vinyl singles back in the day, so I had recorded them to cassette a long time ago. Those tapes are in the landfill now, so it's nice to have and hear those songs again here. A worthy purchase (or re-purchase, actually). Can't wait to get UABRS, and I hope they give The Unforgettable Fire the treatment as well.
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