Boy is the debut studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was released on 20 October 1980 by Island Records. The album was produced by Steve Lillywhite and recorded at Dublin's Windmill Lane Studios.
Boy is a raw and emotional album that explores themes of adolescence, loss, and coming of age. The album is full of youthful energy and passion, and it features some of U2's most iconic songs, including "I Will Follow," "An Cat Dubh/The Electric Co.," and "Out of Control."
The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one in Ireland and number 21 in the United States. It has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Boy is considered to be one of the most important albums of the 1980s, and it helped to establish U2 as one of the biggest bands in the world. The album's raw energy and passion continue to resonate with fans today, and it remains one of U2's most popular albums.
Boy is a raw and emotional album that explores themes of adolescence, loss, and coming of age. The album is full of youthful energy and passion, and it features some of U2's most iconic songs, including "I Will Follow," "An Cat Dubh/The Electric Co.," and "Out of Control."
The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one in Ireland and number 21 in the United States. It has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Boy is considered to be one of the most important albums of the 1980s, and it helped to establish U2 as one of the biggest bands in the world. The album's raw energy and passion continue to resonate with fans today, and it remains one of U2's most popular albums.
| Original Release: 1980. |
| Catalog No: ILK719646. |
| Color: Clear Shell w/White Imprint. |