The Joshua Tree - 30th Anniversary (Super Deluxe 7LP Box Set) [VINYL]

When it comes to anniversary deluxe editions I believe that artists and record companies owe it to the fans to provide the maximum amount of material that is available including any bells and whistles that might be lying about. This should be the case especially when it comes to re-releasing ground-breaking, era-defining albums. It goes without saying that U2's "The Joshua Tree" is one of those albums. This was the one that made them the biggest band in the world and most artists have tended to struggle to keep this level of quality after they've conquered Mt Everest. Fortunately, U2 were able to produce one other must-own classic album in the left-turning Achtung Baby. There have been very good albums since then of course, but it's hard to look past TJT and AB as the two definitive U2 albums. With respect to this 30th anniversary box set of The Joshua Tree, I don't think it could have been done any better. This is a brilliantly packaged set that ticks all the boxes for vinyl junkies like myself. It looks and feels like a proper super deluxe edition. If you were being picky you'd probably argue that a 5.1 mix of the album should be mandatory for an album this important. Truth be told the inclusion of a high-res mix would have been nice - but this is a vinyl release and I can understand why they stuck with the 7 slabs of 180g wax. As a point of comparison, Fleetwood Mac have done this for all but one of their super deluxe releases and it's definitely an audio treat to be able to choose between the vinyl or 5.1 mix. But this is about what this release includes and for me, this is a worthy super deluxe edition and comes highly recommended if you're a fan of U2 and this gem of an album then it's simply a must-buy.

This is a fantastic box set. The ultimate indulgence for a great album. I doubt there's anymore you could want in connection with the Joshua Tree music and history. Worth the standard price, but I'm particularly happy I got this during an Amazon sale with added special bonus discount promotion (BIG THANKS) for a remarkable £59.

Not cheap but if this album means as much to you as it does to me, it's an amazing package. True it's a real luxury item but occasionally you just have to treat yourself if you love great box sets. The vinyl sounds amazing on my Project deck.

The records invested in terms of presentation and investment of packaging record also sounds great with loads of bonus versions and additions who really love the band owe it to himself

Wonderful high quality pressing, fantastic presentation and brilliant selection, but the remixes record stand out for me. It's definitely worth the price for any fan!

Vinyl edition breathes new life into an old favourite. The Madison square gardens concert worth the money on its own.

An iconic album but not much more to add music wise in this package. Yes, you get a live album but it's not their finest. The b-sides are also widely available. The remixes are interesting, the Flood remix of Streets is weird but strangely enjoyable. Why score it 4/5? Firstly, the remastering is top drawer. The vinyl pressing is of a very high quality and add to that WAV file downloads which on studio quality headphones brings a new depth to the tracks. The additional photographs (book and prints) are also a nice keepsake but a bit samey. Overall a good, not great, reissue in terms of issuing rare tracks, demos, session or live versions. -2 * for that. +1 * for the quality of the vinyl and download.

A must have for any Fan of U2 !!

Stupendo. Consiglio

Ich bin 48 Jahre alt und bin im Besitz einiger U2 Alben auf CD und LP. Nicht der verrückte (positiv gemeint) Fan der alles hat, aber dennoch sind die meisten Werke dabei. Ich war dennoch neugierig auf diese 7 LP Box. Es hat sich gelohnt. Das Live Album vom 1987 Auftritt in New Yorker Madison Square Garden und die Raritäten Vinyls sind für mich das Highlight in diesem edlen Paket. Die Remixe und Outtakes gefallen mir zwar nicht so gut, wie die original Versionen. Aber dennoch ein interessanter Einblick in die Musikwelt von U2. Die Press- und Klangqualität sind 1A. Keine Verzerrungen, keine Nebengeräusche und keine Höhenschläge. Die Vinyls liegen alle in gefütterten Hüllen. Leider viel zu selten. Für das Sammlerherz liegen die Papphüllen noch extra in den LP Covern. Auch das Buch ist eine interessante Zeitreise und ist bestückt mit vielen Infos und tollen Aufnahmen. Die 8 beigelegten Photographien sind ein nettes Gimmick, aber wird einmal angeschaut und landet dann wieder in der Hülle. Für mich eine tolle Neuveröffentlichung. Zudem wird das Vinyl wohl kaum an Wert verlieren und dürfte deshalb auch als Geldanlage gesehen werden. So manches ``schwarze Gold`` ist in den letzten Jahren in die Höhe geschossen. 100% Kaufempfehlung für Vinyl Fans, die mal etwas besonderes in der Sammlung haben wollen. Über die Musik muß man nicht wirklich noch viele Worte verlieren. Dies ist auch nach 30 Jahren für mich DAS U2 Album ihrer Kariere. KAUFEN, GENIEßEN und verdiente 5 Sterne.

definitivamente desbes de tener esta hermosa caja de uno de los mejores discos de U2 y el concirto que viene se escucha excelente! muy recomendado!

A gigantic bloated delivery of one of the best babies ever born, The Joshua Tree gets it's fitting re-release by putting together the entirety of their recordings (pretty much) as far as released non album b-sides , it makes a bitchin' doorstop if nothing else.

A posséder vraiment, pour ceux qui aiment U2. Je les ai découvert en concert en 1983 et depuis lors histoire d'amour est née entre eux et moi. Ce coffret est vraiment bien fait, la qualité du papier est présente et le livre avec les photos prisent par The Edge est splendide. Vous avez aussi une grande enveloppe avec des photos de Anton Corbijn leur photographe de longue date. Sans oublier les 7 vinyles de belle facture avec des suppléments. Ce coffret a vraiment beaucoup de prestance et le prix est justifié. ( ce n'est pas toujours le cas) Un collector.