. It is the first major release of a purely-digital online set by any artist. It contained the complete set of U2 albums, singles, live, rare and previously unreleased material from 1978 to 2004, with a total of 446 songs. This was accompanied by a PDF containing album art, track listings, and band commentary.
It originally retailed for $149.99, but a $50 coupon was included with the U2 Special Edition iPods from the fourth-generation iPod. The video-capable U2 iPods included a code for a 33-minute video of live band performances and interviews. As of 20 December 2007, the set is no longer available for sale.
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Title |
Type |
Length |
Tracks |
| 1 |
"Another Day "Another Day" was U2's first single release, and was released in 1980 following their EP, Three, and prior to their debut album, Boy. It was released only in Ireland.-Release:...
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single |
| 2 |
| 2 |
Three Three, also known as U2 3, is the first release by rock band U2. A three-song EP recorded and released in 1979, it was produced by the band with Chas de Whalley and available in Ireland when released.-History:...
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EP |
| 3 |
| 3 |
"11 O'Clock Tick Tock "11 O'Clock Tick Tock" was U2's third single, released 23 May 1980. It followed debut EP/single "Out of Control" and "Another Day," and was released prior to their debut album, Boy.-History:...
" |
single |
| 2 |
| 4 |
"A Day Without Me "A Day Without Me" is the lead single from U2's debut album, Boy. Released in August 1980, it was the second single the band recorded after signing the contract with Island Records.-History:...
" |
single |
| 2 |
| 5 |
"I Will Follow "I Will Follow" is the opening track from U2's debut album, Boy. The song was released as the album's second single in October 1980. Along with many songs in the band's early catalogue, such as "Silver Lining" and "Tomorrow", Bono wrote the lyrics to "I Will Follow" in tribute to his mother who...
" |
single |
| 2 |
| 6 |
Boy Boy is the debut album from Irish rock band U2, released October 20, 1980. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, the album received generally positive reviews. Common themes among the album's songs are the thoughts and frustrations of adolescence. The album included the band's first United Kingdom hit...
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studio album |
42:13 |
11 |
| 7 |
"Fire "Fire" was the first single from U2's 1981 album, October.-History:Some vinyl and cassette versions of U2's debut album Boy included a 30-second instrumental hidden track after the album's closer, "Shadows and Tall Trees". This track featured the same guitar riff as the one from "Fire"...
" |
single |
18:11 |
4 |
| 8 |
"Gloria "Gloria" is the opening track and second single from U2's 1981 album, October. It features a chorus in Latin, from the liturgical "Gloria in Excelsis Deo." It was one of their lowest-charting singles, peaking at #55 on the UK singles chart.-Composition:...
" |
single |
| 2 |
| 9 |
October October is the second album by Irish rock band U2, released in 1981. The album featured spiritual themes, inspired by Bono, The Edge, and Larry Mullen, Jr.'s memberships in a Christian group called the "Shalom Fellowship", which led them to question the relationship between the Christian faith and...
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studio album |
41:08 |
11 |
| 10 |
"A Celebration "A Celebration" was a non-album single released by U2 between the October and War albums in 1982. It is probably better known for its B-side, "Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl" , which has become a fan favorite throughout the years.The track was absent from any of the group's compilations until...
" |
single |
| 2 |
| 11 |
"New Year's Day"New Year's Day" is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the third track from their 1983 album War. The song was released as the album's lead single in January 1983. Written about the Polish Solidarity movement, "New Year's Day" is driven by Adam Clayton's distinctive bassline and The Edge's keyboard...
" |
single |
18:10 |
4 |
| 12 |
War War is the third studio album by Irish rock band U2, released on . The album has come to be regarded as U2's first overtly political album, in part because of songs like "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "New Year's Day", as well as the title, which stems from the band's perception of the world at the time;...
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studio album |
43:08 |
10 |
| 13 |
"Two Hearts Beat as One "Two Hearts Beat as One" is the seventh track on U2's 1983 album, War. It was released as the album's second single in the US, UK and Australia.-History:...
" |
single |
18:05 |
5 |
| 14 |
Under a Blood Red Sky Under a Blood Red Sky is a live album by Irish rock band U2, produced by Jimmy Iovine and released in 1983. Along with its companion concert film, Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky, the release helped establish U2's reputation as a remarkable live band, making the band a popular live college...
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live album |
33:25 |
8 |
| 15 |
"Pride (In the Name of Love)"Pride " is the second track from U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire, and was released as the album's lead single in September 1984. Written about Martin Luther King, Jr., "Pride" is one of the band's most recognized songs, and appeared as the opening track on the compilation The Best of...
" |
single |
19:12 |
5 |
| 16 |
The Unforgettable Fire The Unforgettable Fire is the fourth studio album by Irish rock band U2, released in 1984. Far more ambient and abstract than the hard-hitting War, it was at the time the band’s most marked change in direction, featuring atmospheric sounds and lyrics Bono has described as "sketches". The album...
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studio album |
42:19 |
10 |
| 17 |
"The Unforgettable Fire "The Unforgettable Fire" is the fourth track on U2's 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire. It was released as the album's second single in April 1985. The song was inspired by an art exhibition of the same name by victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki...
" & B-Sides |
single |
17:27 |
4 |
| 18 |
Wide Awake in America Wide Awake in America is a four-track EP by the Irish rock band U2, released in 1985. It combines two live performances of songs from the group's 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire with two B-sides from the era, which had previously been available only in the United Kingdom.It was originally...
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EP |
20:43 |
4 |
| 19 |
"With or Without You "With or Without You" is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the third track from their 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. Released as a single in March 1987, it became the group's first American #1 hit, spending three weeks at the top...
" |
single |
14:18 |
3 |
| 20 |
The Joshua Tree The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by Irish rock band U2, released 9 March 1987 on Island Records. Recording took place from July to November 1986 at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin. The album features the band's exploration of roots rock, with their music exhibiting influences from...
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studio album |
50:11 |
11 |
| 21 |
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the second track from their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. It was released as the album's second single in May 1987...
" |
single |
12:21 |
3 |
| 22 |
"Where the Streets Have No Name"Where the Streets Have No Name" is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the opening track from their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. It was released as the album's third single in August 1987 . Bono was inspired to write the lyrics by the notion that it is possible to identify a person's religion and...
" |
single |
16:20 |
4 |
| 23 |
"Desire" |
single |
12:39 |
3 |
| 24 |
Rattle and Hum Rattle and Hum is the name of both an album and a companion motion picture recorded by Irish rock band U2. Both were released in 1988.The album, which was made following the band's 1987 Joshua Tree Tour, is a mix of live recordings, covers, and new songs...
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double album |
| 17 |
| 25 |
"Angel of Harlem "Angel of Harlem" is the second single from U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum.It peaked at #9 on the UK singles chart, #8 on the Dutch Top 40, #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks...
" |
single |
14:32 |
3 |
| 26 |
"When Love Comes to Town "When Love Comes to Town" is the 12th song on U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum, where it was recorded as a duet between U2 and B. B. King. It was released as the album's third single in 1989 and reached #6 in the UK singles chart, #10 on the Dutch Top 40 and #2 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks...
" |
single |
15:46 |
3 |
| 27 |
"All I Want Is You" |
single |
10:43 |
2 |
| 28 |
"The Fly" |
single |
14:33 |
3 |
| 29 |
Achtung Baby Achtung Baby is the seventh studio album by rock band U2, released on 19 November 1991. Stung by criticism of their previous album, Rattle and Hum, the album was a deliberate change in musical and thematic direction, incorporating alternative rock, electronic dance, and industrial influences...
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studio album |
55:29 |
12 |
| 30 |
"Mysterious Ways "Mysterious Ways" is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the eighth track from their 1991 album Achtung Baby. The song was released as the album's second single in November 1991...
" & Remixes |
single |
13:22 |
7 |
| 31 |
"One "One" is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the third track from their 1991 album, Achtung Baby. It was released as the album's third single in March 1992. While recording Achtung Baby, conflict arose between band members over the direction of the U2's sound. Tensions almost prompted the band to...
" |
single |
15:27 |
3 |
| 32 |
"Even Better Than the Real Thing "Even Better Than the Real Thing" is the second song on U2's 1991 album Achtung Baby. It was released as the album's fourth single in June 1992.-Writing and recording:...
" |
single |
18:19 |
4 |
| 33 |
"Even Better Than the Real Thing "Even Better Than the Real Thing" is the second song on U2's 1991 album Achtung Baby. It was released as the album's fourth single in June 1992.-Writing and recording:...
" Remixes |
single |
37:15 |
6 |
| 34 |
"Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" is the fifth track on U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby. It was released as the album's fifth and final single in 1992.-Writing and recording:...
" |
single |
21:27 |
4 |
| 35 |
Zooropa Zooropa [a] is the eighth studio album by the Irish rock band U2. Originally intended as an EP, it was recorded between legs of the Zoo TV Tour and released on 5 July 1993 by Island Records as a full-length album...
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studio album |
51:21 |
10 |
| 36 |
"Lemon" Remixes |
single |
59:45 |
9 |
| 37 |
"Stay (Faraway, So Close!) "Stay " is the fifth track from U2's 1993 album, Zooropa, and was released as the album's third single on November 22, 1993...
" |
single |
19:50 |
4 |
| 38 |
Melon |
remix album |
47:01 |
7 |
| 39 |
Original Soundtracks 1 Original Soundtracks 1 is a 1995 album recorded by U2 and Brian Eno, as a side project, under the pseudonym Passengers...
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studio album |
58:08 |
14 |
| 40 |
"Miss Sarajevo "Miss Sarajevo" is the only single from the 1995 album Original Soundtracks 1 by U2 and Brian Eno, under the pseudonym Passengers. Luciano Pavarotti makes a guest vocal appearance, singing the opera solo. It also appears on U2's compilation, The Best of 1990-2000, and was covered by George Michael...
" |
single |
19:30 |
4 |
| 41 |
"Discothèque "Discothèque" is the lead single from Irish rock band U2's 1997 album, Pop, it was a hit single heading straight to number one in many countries charts including the UK Top 40.-Release history:...
" |
single |
14:42 |
3 |
| 42 |
"Discothèque "Discothèque" is the lead single from Irish rock band U2's 1997 album, Pop, it was a hit single heading straight to number one in many countries charts including the UK Top 40.-Release history:...
" Remixes |
single |
| 10 |
| 43 |
Pop Pop is the ninth studio album by Irish rock band U2, released in March 1997. The album was a continuation of the band's 1990s reinvention, as they pursued a new musical direction by combining alternative rock, techno, dance, and electronica influences...
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studio album |
| 12 |
| 44 |
"Staring at the Sun" |
single |
14:42 |
3 |
| 45 |
"Staring at the Sun" Remixes |
single |
16:34 |
3 |
| 46 |
"Last Night on Earth "Last Night on Earth" is the third single from U2's 1997 album, Pop. The song features excerpts from "Trayra Boia," written by Naná Vasconcelos and Denise Milan.- History :...
" |
single |
14:01 |
3 |
| 47 |
"Please "Please" is the eleventh song from U2's 1997 album, Pop. It was released as the album's fourth single on October 20, 1997.As with "Sunday Bloody Sunday", the song is about The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The single cover for this song features the pictures of four Northern Irish politicians —...
" |
single |
48:48 |
9 |
| 48 |
"If God Will Send His Angels "If God Will Send His Angels" is the fifth single from U2's 1997 album, Pop. It was also featured on the City of Angels soundtrack. It reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart.- Track listings :...
" |
single |
22:29 |
5 |
| 49 |
"Mofo "Mofo" is the third track and final single from U2's 1997 album Pop.The song was partially written about Bono's mother, whom he lost at the age of fourteen. Other songs which Bono wrote about his mother include "Lemon", "I Will Follow" and "Tomorrow"....
" Remixes |
single |
37:40 |
5 |
| 50 |
"Sweetest Thing" |
single |
22:25 |
5 |
| 51 |
The Best of 1980–1990 |
greatest hits |
| 15 |
| 52 |
"Beautiful Day "Beautiful Day" is the first song and lead single from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind. It was a commercial success, helping launch the album to multi-platinum status, and is one of U2's biggest hits to date. It was their fourth #1 single in the UK and their first #1 in the...
" |
single |
20:07 |
5 |
| 53 |
All That You Can't Leave BehindAll That You Can't Leave Behind is the tenth studio album by the Irish rock band U2, released in 2000 by Island Records in the UK and Interscope Records in the U.S. The album signaled the band's return to a more traditional sound after their experimentation with alternative rock and dance music in...
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studio album |
53:09 |
12 |
| 54 |
Hasta la Vista Baby! |
live album |
| 14 |
| 55 |
"Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of"Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" is the second single from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind. The song is characterized by gospel-tinged melodies and saccharine lead guitar part. Bono has remarked that the song is inspired by a fictional conversation he has with late friend...
" |
single |
36:06 |
7 |
| 56 |
"Elevation "Elevation" is the third track and third single release from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind. Featuring a thunderous beat, a variety of sound effects on the central guitar riff, and an easy rhyming lyric for the audience to shout along with, it was highly effective in its...
" |
single |
19:42 |
4 |
| 57 |
"Elevation "Elevation" is the third track and third single release from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind. Featuring a thunderous beat, a variety of sound effects on the central guitar riff, and an easy rhyming lyric for the audience to shout along with, it was highly effective in its...
" Remixes |
single |
31:15 |
5 |
| 58 |
"Walk On "Walk On" is the fourth single from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind. The song was written about Aung San Suu Kyi. It won the "Grammy Award for Record of the Year" in 2002, marking the first time an artist had won the award for songs from the same album in consecutive...
" |
single |
20:59 |
4 |
| 59 |
"Electrical Storm"Electrical Storm" is the only single from U2's second compilation album, The Best of 1990–2000, and one of the two new songs recorded for that album . The music video for the song prominently features drummer Larry Mullen, Jr., as well as actress Samantha Morton...
" |
single |
32:05 |
5 |
| 60 |
The Best of 1990–2000 |
greatest hits |
| 17 |
| 61 |
"Vertigo" |
single |
| 2 |
| 62 |
"Vertigo" Remixes |
single |
18:36 |
4 |
| 63 |
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is the eleventh studio album by Irish rock band U2, released in November 2004. Much like their previous album, All That You Can't Leave Behind, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb was commercially successful and critically acclaimed and maintains a more traditional rock...
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studio album |
52:58 |
12 |
| 64 |
Unreleased & Rare |
compilation |
| 18 |
| 65 |
Live from Boston 1981 |
live album |
54:34 |
13 |
| 66 |
Live from the Point Depot Live from the Point Depot is a digital live album by U2 released through the iTunes Music Store on November 23, 2004 as part of the digital box set, "The Complete U2." The show was recorded during U2's Lovetown Tour on New Year's Eve 1989 at the Point Depot in Dublin...
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live album |
| 21 |
| 67 |
Early Demos |
EP |
13:14 |
3 |
in April 1978. These songs are the band's second recorded studio work.
is a compilation of unreleased and rare tracks. Most of the previously unreleased songs were from the band's