U2 returned in 2023 with both a new compilation and a new single. The band’s “Atomic City” ended up being a huge and longstanding hit for the band, and it ushered in something of a new era for the troupe. Months after the track arrived, the group has released it again, and longtime lovers of the Irish rockers, or perhaps just the tune, will want to take notice.
A new two-track single of “Atomic City” is out today. The collection features a live recording of the single from U2’s Las Vegas residency at the Sphere on side A. The second side of the same record includes a remix of the cut by famed hip-hop producer Mike-Will-Made-it.
The double-sided single comes in the form of a 10-inch vinyl record. It’s available in a translucent red color, which matches the stylish promotion that “Atomic City” received when it was released in fall 2023.
U2 is releasing this special vinyl single as part of Record Store Day 2024. Every year, the music industry comes together to produce many exciting new offerings from some top-tier names in the business. These CDs and records are only sold in independent record stores around the world, which is meant to bring fans into these brick-and-mortar locations.
“Atomic City” arrived in late September 2023, just as U2 was beginning their concert residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere. The show inaugurated the newest venue in Las Vegas, the Sphere. All the attention surrounding the band, their run of shows, and the tune helped it become another hit on the Billboard charts for the group. It reached at least half a dozen tallies, bringing the rockers back to some for the first time in a while.
Fans of U2 should be quick to pick up a copy of the “Atomic City” single. Only 3,000 copies have been made, according to Record Store Day, and they’re sure to sell out in no time.
