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Tracklist
Where The Streets Have No Name | 5:35 | ||
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For | 4:38 | ||
With Or Without You | 4:57 | ||
Bullet The Blue Sky | 4:32 | ||
Running To Stand Still | 4:20 | ||
Red Hill Mining Town | 4:51 | ||
In God's Country | 3:37 | ||
Trip Through Your Wires | 3:32 | ||
One Tree Hill | 5:24 | ||
Exit | 4:14 | ||
Mothers Of The Disappeared | 5:14 |
Credits (24)
- The Creative DepartmentArtwork
- The EdgeBacking Vocals
- Brian EnoBacking Vocals, Keyboards, Programmed By [Dx7]
- Daniel LanoisBacking Vocals, Tambourine, Guitar [Additional], Omnichord
- U2Composed By
- Steve AverillDesign, Layout
Notes
The Joshua Tree is U2's fifth studio album and was released on 9 March 1987 (US) / 10 Mar 1987 (Europe). It won the 1988 Grammy award for Album Of The Year and saw the band on the cover of Time magazine billed as 'Rock's Hottest Ticket.'
It entered the US album charts at No. 7 and reached No. 1 three weeks later. It was U2's first album to reach No. 1 in the United States. In 1999, it was awarded the RIAA's highest certification, Diamond, with 10 million units sold. The album also peaked at No. 1 on the UK, Canadian, West German, Dutch and Australian charts. In Switzerland, the album reached No. 1 on the charts and stayed there for a total of 33 weeks.
The album and sleeve cover also placed No. 1 in Rolling Stone magazine's annual Music Awards chosen by readers. Critics there made it their No. 2 album of the year. U2 also won Best Rock Performance By A Group Or Duo at the Grammy Awards for the album.
It entered the US album charts at No. 7 and reached No. 1 three weeks later. It was U2's first album to reach No. 1 in the United States. In 1999, it was awarded the RIAA's highest certification, Diamond, with 10 million units sold. The album also peaked at No. 1 on the UK, Canadian, West German, Dutch and Australian charts. In Switzerland, the album reached No. 1 on the charts and stayed there for a total of 33 weeks.
The album and sleeve cover also placed No. 1 in Rolling Stone magazine's annual Music Awards chosen by readers. Critics there made it their No. 2 album of the year. U2 also won Best Rock Performance By A Group Or Duo at the Grammy Awards for the album.
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![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Stereo Blue Labels | Island Records – U2 6, Island Records – U26 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree CD, Album | Island Records – 7 90581-2, Island Records – 90581-2 | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree CD, Album | Island Records – 258 219, Island Records – CID U26 | Europe | 1987 | Europe — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album Gatefold Sleeve | Island Records – ISX 1127 | Canada | 1987 | Canada — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Stereo Gatefold | Island Records – 208 219, Island Records – 208 219-7 | Europe | 1987 | Europe — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo | Island Records – 90581-1 | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Cassette, Album White Shell | Island Records – UC 26 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album Gold / Black Labels | Island Records – VG 71446 | Greece | 1987 | Greece — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree = ヨシュア・トゥリー LP, Album | Island Records – R28D-2066, Polystar – R28D-2066 | Japan | 1987 | Japan — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album Allied Pressing, Gatefold | Island Records – 90581-1, Island Records – 7 90581-1 | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album Gatefold | Island Records – 670.4011, Island Records – 53.000 | Brazil | 1987 | Brazil — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree CD, Album, Club Edition | Island Records – 7 90581-2, Island Records – 90581-2 | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Stereo EMI Pressing | Island Records – U26 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Repress Gatefold | Island Records – U26 | Italy | 1987 | Italy — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Cassette, Album Dolby HX Pro | Island Records – ISXC 1127 | Canada | 1987 | Canada — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album | Island Records – RML 53220, Island Records – U 26 | Australia & New Zealand | 1987 | Australia & New Zealand — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Stereo Gatefold, Edited 7 Tracks | Island Records – OLW 476, Island Records – U26 | South Korea | 1987 | South Korea — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album Gatefold Sleeve | Island Records – U26 | Scandinavia | 1987 | Scandinavia — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album Gatefold | Island Records – U26, Island Records – 5F 208219 | Spain | 1987 | Spain — 1987 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree CD, Album | Festival Records – CD 53220, Island Records – CD 53220 | Australia & New Zealand | 1987 | Australia & New Zealand — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Stereo Gatefold | Jugoton – LSI 11168, Island Records – U26 | Yugoslavia | 1987 | Yugoslavia — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree CD, Album Nimbus | Island Records – CID U2 6 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | Billboard – BB 10.523 | Indonesia | 1987 | Indonesia — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | A Árvore De Joshua LP, Album | Island Records – U26 | Portugal | 1987 | Portugal — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Club Edition Carrollton Pressing | Island Records – 90581-1, Island Records – 7 A1-90581, Island Records – 90581 +1 more label... | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album | Island Records – 18(0831)00324 | Colombia | 1987 | Colombia — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album | Island Records – ISLAND 7522 | Venezuela | 1987 | Venezuela — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Cassette, Album | Island Records – 7H 408219, Island Records – 7H 408.219 | Spain | 1987 | Spain — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree CD, Album, Club Edition | Island Records – A2 90581 | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Club Edition | Island Records – ISX 1127 | Canada | 1987 | Canada — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Cassette, Album | Island Records – UC26, Island Records – UC 2-6 | Scandinavia | 1987 | Scandinavia — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree CD, Album | Island Records – P35D-20034, Polystar – P35D-20034, Island Records – P35D 20034, Polystar – P35D 20034, Island Records – CID U2 6, Polystar – CID U2 6, Island Records – CIDU2 6, Polystar – CIDU2 6 +6 more labels... | Japan | 1987 | Japan — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Cassette, Album, Stereo Dolby System, Black Shell | Island Records – 408 219 | Germany | 1987 | Germany — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album, Club Edition | Island Records – 36 191-5, Island Records – 208 219-7, Sonocord – 36 191-5 +1 more label... | Europe | 1987 | Europe — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree CD, Album, Club Edition | Island Records – A2 90581, Island Records – A2 - 90581, Island Records – 90581-2 +1 more label... | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Cassette, Album SR, Dolby HX Pro | Island Records – 90581-4, Island Records – 7 90581-4 | US | 1987 | US — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Cassette, Album | Festival Records – RMC 53220 | New Zealand | 1987 | New Zealand — 1987 | ||||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album | Island Records – VG 71446 | Greece | 1987 | Greece — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree LP, Album | Island Records – WU1263R | Taiwan | 1987 | Taiwan — 1987 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Joshua Tree Album, LP Gatefold | Island Records – CAN U26, Island Records – U26 CAN | Israel | 1987 | Israel — 1987 | Recently Edited |
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Edited 7 days ago
Only a handful of bands lit up the '80s the way U2 did; this masterpiece represents the pinnacle of a long and remarkable career. This record is infused with bluesy and folk influences, with energy and lacks the sameness of the first three albums. Every track on side A is an absolute favorite of mine and placed perfectly in the set list. Side B brings it home with pure artistry and some great supporting pieces.
I got to see U2 in concert several times in the '80s and '90s and will never forget the pure spectacle of it all.
The recording is outstanding with a beautiful sound stage and plenty of dynamics. This particular pressing is excellent. No complaints at all. 5 stars, recommended.
I got to see U2 in concert several times in the '80s and '90s and will never forget the pure spectacle of it all.
The recording is outstanding with a beautiful sound stage and plenty of dynamics. This particular pressing is excellent. No complaints at all. 5 stars, recommended.
I think the golden look is tarnishing of the original CD. I have a couple of similar vintage CDs from the late 1980s that have done this, and at least two are U2 discs from this era - one a different version of Joshua Tree and one Unforgettable Fire.

referencing The Joshua Tree (LP, Album, Gatefold) 90581-1
Definitely my favorite version of this masterpiece, aside from the original CD. The remasters add nothing to the sound so this is my go to copy. Definitely pick up a good copy of this. When I go there.....I go there with you

Finally pulled the trigger on this and bought a gently used copy, basically new and it was 100% worth it. The box is so damn beautiful it’s unreal. I wish the pictures in the book were in color and mot B&W but they still look amazing.
The actual records themselves have really good mastering. I’m sure it’s not the absolute best mastering for the main album, but it’s still great. That live LP kicks ass as well, mixed and mastered to perfection. Do yourself a favor and buy this before they’re astronomically priced, I’m lucky i got mine at a fair price after it went out of print!
The actual records themselves have really good mastering. I’m sure it’s not the absolute best mastering for the main album, but it’s still great. That live LP kicks ass as well, mixed and mastered to perfection. Do yourself a favor and buy this before they’re astronomically priced, I’m lucky i got mine at a fair price after it went out of print!

Phenomenal package all around. The box sleeve is so beautiful and high quality. There is so much content it’s amazing… I listened to the album last night… and it’s the best I’ve heard TJT sound by orders of magnitude. Splitting the album on 2 LPs + the remaster have brought depth and transcendence to this album that eluded me on the single disc OG copies I’ve acquired previously. The soundstage and dynamics are top notch and the discs are dead quiet…. the fade outs on With or Without You, Running to Standstill, and Mothers of the Disappeared are stunning beyond description. I can’t wait to experience the live LP and bonus tracks. Acquire this box and cherish it, it will be a timeless gem in any record collection.

This is another album that is solid from start to finish. Every song is excellent. They really were an awesome band.

referencing The Joshua Tree (CD, Album) P35D-20034
Does this sound different than the 1987 CD pressings in the other regions?

Edited 3 months ago
referencing The Joshua Tree (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Gold, 180 Gram) 5749844
Terrible pressing, GZ Media poor qulity sound. All sides A B C D has surface noice. Where the streets have no name sounds awful at start. Only for collection but not for listening...