U2 Digital Single Upgrades

Original Story by Aaron J. Sams (2022-07-22)

Back in January we told you that our sources had shared the rumour that U2 would be working on their offerings to streaming services this year. The focus was said to be on cleaning up their catalog of singles on these services.

It appears this process is now happening. Digital services are now showing 11 updated singles for U2. This includes singles from 2004 to 2019, and sees the band pulling together multiple formats into one bigger release in most cases. For example, “You’re the Best Thing” had three individual releases in the past, the studio track, the remix with Kygo, and the acoustic version. Each had its own unique art. Now you are able to buy all three tracks as part of one single, with a single artwork. In some storefronts these are listed with today as a release date, in others, they are available, but are listed with the original date of release for the singles, so you’ll have to dig a little further to find them.

There are no new tracks here. These are compilations of previously released singles, reconfigured, and in some cases on streaming and digital services for the first time. A few of the tracks included were limited to a small region in the past when released, and are now seeing a wider release. We’ve tried to note those below.

The songs in most cases have been released in CD quality, as well as in lower quality compressed options. The only one released in high resolution is Ahimsa, and the original release was also in high resolution when released in 2019. All of these releases are via UMC (Universal Music Catalog).

The full list available now is below. We expect another round of new singles in the near future.

Ahimsa


Catalog Number: 00602445871667
Total Time: 06:55
UMC
2022.07.22

  • Ahimsa (03:50)
  • Ahimsa (KSHMR Remix) (03:05)
    Note: Available at high resolution as well. The single is listed under “U2” on some services like Tidal now, while the individual tracks are listed as being by A.R. Rahman and U2. Before the single was listed under both as well.

Summer of Love


Catalog Number: 00602445871650
Total Time: 44:46
UMC
2022.07.22

  • Summer of Love (03:24)
  • Summer of Love (Robin Schulz Remix) (03:35)
  • Summer of Love (TILT & Danny Stubbs Perfecto Remix) (05:15)
  • Summer of Love (‘Beach Me’ Howie B Remix) (08:40)
  • Summer of Love (HP. Hoeger Rusty Egan Driftaway Mix) (04:21)
  • Summer of Love (Hardwell Remix) (03:25)
  • Summer of Love (Ralphi Rosario Dub Mix) (06:36)
  • Summer of Love (DJLW Radio) (03:35)
  • Summer of Love (MINDSKAP Remix) (05:55)
    Note: Cover has been redone with a more prominent font for the title. This is the first time the album version of the track has been part of the single, prior to this only remixes were included as part of the singles offered online.

Love is Bigger Than Anything in its Way


Catalog Number: 00602445871636
Total Time: 52:17
UMC
2022.07.22

  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (04:00)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (U2 x Cheat Codes) (03:10)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (Beck Remix) (03:23)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (Acoustic Version) (03:36)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (Will Clarke Remix) (06:31)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (The Funk Hunters Remix) (04:01)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (Daybreakers Remix) (07:33)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (HP. Hoeger Rusty Egan From The Heart Mix) (06:41)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (HP. Hoeger Rusty Egan Chill Mix) (06:41)
  • Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way (HP. Hoeger Rusty Egan Drift Away Mix) (06:41)
    Note: Uses the Beck remix cover with slightly different text.

You’re The Best Thing About Me


Catalog Number: 00602445871599
Total Time: 11:49
UMC
2022.07.22

  • You’re The Best Thing About Me (03:45)
  • You’re The Best Thing About Me (U2 Vs Kygo) (04:17)
  • You’re The Best Thing About Me (Acoustic Version) (03:47)

I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight


Catalog Number: 00602448238696
Total Time: 42:52
UMC
2022.07.22

  • I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (04:13)
  • I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Dirty South Full Mix) (07:10)
  • I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Redanka’s ‘Sparks of Light’ Dub Version (07:28)
  • I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Fish Out of Water Mix) (04:37)
  • I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Redanka’s ‘Kick the Darkness’ Vocal Version) (07:30)
  • I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Redanka’s ‘Kick the Darkness’ Instrumental Version) (07:29)
  • I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Live from The Somerville Theatre, Boston) (04:25)
    Note: Includes the previously region limited version recorded live at the Somerville Theatre. This new release is listed “I’ll Go Crazy If I Can’t Go Crazy Tonight” in error.

Magnificent


Catalog Number: 00602448238702
Total Time: 58:43
2022.07.22

  • Magnificent (Edit) (04:20)
  • Magnificent (Fred Falke Full Club Mix) (07:20)
  • Get On Your Boots (Justice Remix) (03:26)
  • Magnificent (Wonderland Remix) (09:34)
  • Magnificent (Redanka’s 360 Version) (07:23)
  • Magnificent (Adam K and Soha Club Mix) (06:14)
  • Magnificent (Dave Aude Club Remix) (07:33)
  • Breathe (Live from The Somerville Theatre, Boston) (04:45)
  • Vertigo (Live from The Somerville Theatre, Boston) (03:47)
  • Magnificent (Fred Falke Radio Mix) (04:01)

Window in the Skies


Catalog Number: 00602448238771
Total Time: 16:37
2022.07.22

  • Window in the Skies (Single Version) (03:59)
  • Zoo Station (Live from Buenos Aires) (04:33)
  • Kite (Live from Sydney) (08:05)

All Because of You


Catalog Number: 00602448238207
Total Time: 19:25
2022.07.22

  • All Because Of You (Single Mix) (03:19)
  • Miss Sarajevo (Live from Milan) (05:13)
  • A Man and A Woman (Acoustic) (04:27)
  • She’s A Mystery to Me (Live from Brooklyn) (02:42)
  • All Because Of You (Live from Chicago) (03:44)
    Note: ABOY (Live from Chicago) was previously only available in certain regions. Digital release has a slightly different cover.

City of Blinding Lights


Catalog Number: 00602448238627
Total Time: 23:54
2022.07.22

  • City of Blinding Lights (Radio Edit) (04:13)
  • The Fly (Live from ‘Stop Sellafield’ Concert) (04:37)
  • Even Better Than the Real Thing (Live from ‘Stop Sellafield’ Concert) (03:50)
  • All Because of You (Killahurtz Fly Mix) (05:40)
  • City of Blinding Lights (Live from the Brooklyn Bridge) (05:34)

Sometimes You Can’t Make it On Your Own


Catalog Number: 00602448238733
Total Time: 24:04
2022.07.22

  • Sometimes You Can’t Make it On Your Own (Radio Edit / 96 BPM) (04:50)
  • Ave Maria (Jacknife Lee Mix) (03:34)
  • Vertigo (Redanka Power Mix) (07:31)
  • Fast Cars (Jacknife Lee Mix) (03:26)
  • Sometimes You Can’t Make it On Your Own (Radio Edit / 99 BPM) (04:43)

Vertigo


Catalog Number: 00602448238757
Total Time: 20:54
2022.07.22

  • Vertigo (Radio Edit) (03:10)
  • Vertigo (Jacknife Lee 10”) (04:13)
  • Neon Lights (04:07)
  • Are You Gonna Wait Forever? (03:48)
  • Vertigo (Jacknife Lee 12”) (05:36)

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