The album that made U2 the biggest band in the world, widescreen and spiritual, anchored by its towering opening trio. Anthemic and assured. Their masterpiece. Released in 1987, it's a key entry in U2's run.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- With or Without You on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best 1980s Rock Songs
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from U2 — where to go next
If you have The Joshua Tree, these are the U2 records worth reaching for next.
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The Joshua Tree1987 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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The Unforgettable Fire1984 · RockEssential
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Boy1980 · RockClassic
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War1983 · RockClassic
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Achtung Baby1991 · RockClassic
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GracelandPaul Simon
SoPeter Gabriel
PumpAerosmith
Brothers in ArmsDire Straits