Item Overview
This is a rare promotional compact disc titled "Selections from U2: The Best of 1980 - 1990." Specifically labeled as an In-Store Play Sampler, this disc was produced for promotional use only and was not intended for retail sale. It serves as a curated highlights disc for the band’s first official "Best Of" compilation released in 1998.
Track Listing
The sampler features a mix of iconic A-side hits and notable B-sides from the first decade of the band's career:
Sweetest Thing (The Single Mix) - (3:00) A Side
I Will Follow - (3:36) A Side (1980)
Pride (In The Name Of Love) - (3:48) A Side (1984)
Spanish Eyes - (3:14) B Side (1987)
New Year’s Day - (4:17) A Side (1983)
With Or Without You - (4:55) A Side (1987)
Everlasting Love - (3:20) B Side (1989)
Angel Of Harlem - (3:49) A Side (1988)
Dancing Barefoot - (4:45) B Side (1989)
Trash, Trampoline And The Party Girl - (2:33) B Side (1982)
About the Artist
Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 consists of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. By the time this compilation was released, they had established themselves as one of the most influential rock acts in the world. This specific collection highlights their evolution from post-punk roots (I Will Follow) to global stadium rock stardom (The Joshua Tree era) and includes several fan-favorite B-sides and covers that were originally difficult to find on standard LP releases.
