1. Originally posted by drewhigginsI wonder how much he'd accept for it all.....I'm looking for a few singles.



    LOL, I really have no idea what its worth. If the boy doesn't want it, it will make a nice nest egg one day, hopefully ;-)


    This is what I consider to be be my top collectibles.............


    1 // U23: OUT OF CONTROL, STORIES FOR BOYS, BOY/GIRL
    1st edition 12" single on CBS Records in the Republic Of Ireland, hand numbered and stickered by Jackie Hayden at CBS, No 793/1000
    CBS 12-7951

    2// OCTOBER 1991
    4 track UK promo CD single in unique picture sleeve from 1991
    U2-3

    3// 4 U2 PLAY
    (Ultra scarce 1982 CBS IRELAND hanging wallet containing 4 early CBS singles - all 7" yellow vinyl and housed in original picture sleeves, with headercard and 'EXCLUSIVE TO IRELAND' text)
    Out Of Control CBS 7951 - Another Day CBS 8306 - 11 O' Clock Tick Tock CBS 8687 - I Will Follow CBS 9065

    4// HOW TO DISMANTLE AN ATOMIC BOMB
    UK promo only red perspex digital alarm clock used to promote the album, with LED display and custom printed artist/title logo on the front. Housed in clear plastic moulded 'LED' carrying case and complete
    with 'UNIVERSAL RECORDS' original postage box.

    5// THE JOSHUA TREE PIZZA BOX
    UK promo only 'pizza style' box with matt/black/gold 'Joshua Tree' artwork, contains, LP, CD, cassette and original song book

    6// EVEN BETTER THAN THE REAL THING
    1st edition print by Trevor Horswell No 31/450 - all prints have been destroyed and will never be reproduced

    7// THE BEST OF 1980-1990
    UK promo only gold box set with flip top lid and Radar artwork, contains fourteen 7" singles, two 15 track CD singles, housed with original artwork and booklet
    BXU211

    8// TRABANT
    Toy Trabant in plastic case with Berlin Wall fragment - used to promote 'Achtung Baby' comes with certificate of authenticity

    9// TWO SIDES LIVE
    US radio show 12" LP from 1981 in Warner Bros. custom sleeve
    WMBS111751+B15622638

    10// ANOTHER DAY
    Irish only 7" single in 'two ballons' picture sleeve on YELLOW vinyl
    CBS8306

    11// I WILL FOLLOW
    b/w Out Of Control - LIVE ) US only 7" single with 'stretched' BOY picture sleeve
    IS49716

    12// A CELEBRATION
    Japanese 7" single in unique picture sleeve with lyric sheet
    7S - 69

    13// U2// LIVE SLANE CASTLE
    5 track Mexican promo for 'HTDAAB' in unique sleeve
    CDP 201563

    14// ZOOROPA (Edit)(4.42) -
    UK 1 track CD promo with printed silkscreen graphics: No P/S
    PRCD 6701-2

    15// SWEETEST THING
    UK 5 track promo only CD 'Island Advanced Listening Copy' die-cut sleeve
    CIDDJ 727

    16// NUMB
    UK promo only 1 track CD single in unique 'Spaceman' picture sleeve with printed lyrics
    NUMCD1

    17// ZOOROPA
    Australain CD album box set with free 'Stay (Faraway, So Close!) CD single
    IS518047-2

    18// OUT OF CONTROL
    Irish only YELLOW vinyl 7" single
    CBS 7951

    19// SALOME (Zooromancer Remix) 8.02
    UK 12" 2 track promo in 'Die - Cut' plain black sleeve
    12 IS550DJ

    20// THE BEST OF 1990-2000
    UK promo box set contains 15x7" singles, double promo CD and booklet
    BXU213
  2. I wouldn't dispute that list (a few of the items are on ebay at the moment but are a little pricey) . I love the 3 inch Bomb singles. Although not really rare, their coolness factor would make me grab them if ever my house was attacked by fire.
  3. Originally posted by germcevoyI wouldn't dispute that list (a few of the items are on ebay at the moment but are a little pricey) . I love the 3 inch Bomb singles. Although not really rare, their coolness factor would make me grab them if ever my house was attacked by fire.



    Here's some pics I took last week.........









  4. how about picturing THE U23 793/1000?

    awsome collection
  5. As requested......................








  6. to you, SIRBONO.
  7. Originally posted by AllBecauseOfU2 to you, SIRBONO.



    Thank you kind sir!!

    Its yours for $3000 (!)
  8. Originally posted by SIRBONO[..]


    Thank you kind sir!!

    Its yours for $3000 (!)



    amazing that one vinyl can cost that. I know a guy who owns up. He's promised it to me if he crokes it anytime soon. Alternatively, I do know where he lives. .
  9. Originally posted by germcevoy[..]

    amazing that one vinyl can cost that. I know a guy who owns up. He's promised it to me if he crokes it anytime soon. Alternatively, I do know where he lives. .



    LOL. good luck!

  10. Very impressive, Sir Bono!

    and Gerard...that's your answer to everything, isn't it?
  11. Originally posted by haytrainVery impressive, Sir Bono!

    and Gerard...that's your answer to everything, isn't it?


    I also know where he drinks so I could wait until he was there, buy him a pint then ravage his house
  12. Originally posted by germcevoy[..]

    I also know where he drinks so I could wait until he was there, buy him a pint then ravage his house


    I GUESS that's a better option....