Boy — 1980

An urgent, atmospheric debut of youthful post-punk. Bold and acclaimed. A striking start. Where U2's run begins — a strong starting point.

On vinyl: '80s originals are plentiful and usually affordable; reissues tend to be cleaner but pricier.

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If you have Boy, these are the U2 records worth reaching for next.

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