The Joshua Tree – U2 (Vinyl 2xLP Set)
Released in 1987, The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by U2 and a monumental achievement in rock history. With its blend of spiritual introspection, political commentary, and expansive sonic landscapes, the album propelled U2 to global superstardom. Produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, the record reflects the band’s fascination with America—both its beauty and contradictions—and features some of their most iconic work. It won Album of the Year at the Grammys and remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Key Highlights
- Features universally acclaimed tracks like "With or Without You", "I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For", and "Where the Streets Have No Name"
- Combines atmospheric production with heartfelt, politically conscious lyrics
- Produced by sonic visionaries Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, known for their ambient textures and cinematic scope
- Widely regarded as a high watermark of '80s rock and U2’s most essential work
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Where the Streets Have No Name
2. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
3. With or Without You
Side B
4. Bullet the Blue Sky
5. Running to Stand Still
Side C
6. Red Hill Mining Town
7. In God’s Country
8. Trip Through Your Wires
Side D
9. One Tree Hill
10. Exit
11. Mothers of the Disappeared
Fun Fact
The album’s cover was shot in California’s actual Joshua Tree National Park by Anton Corbijn—whose stark black-and-white photography helped define U2’s visual identity during this era.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A timeless, arena-filling rock album with lyrical depth and emotional resonance
- Ideal for vinyl listening thanks to its rich, ambient layering and dynamic range
- Remastered editions provide crystal-clear audio while preserving analogue warmth
- A foundational record for fans of alternative, political, and atmospheric rock
The Joshua Tree is more than a landmark album—it's a cinematic, soul-searching journey through sound and ideology. This vinyl edition offers the definitive way to experience U2’s magnum opus in its full analogue glory.