Back in 1978, four musicians previously known as The Hype took top honors in a Guinness-sponsored talent competition. Before they entered, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr., who had started playing together two years earlier, renamed themselves U2. For emerging victorious in the Pop Group ’78 contest they received of IR£500 and a recording studio session, which helped set them on their way.
In celebration of U2’s 50th anniversary, Island Records has today announced a special Guinness-themed release of the group’s new album, Carnaval De Luz. This limited-edition LP is on heavyweight pearl white marble vinyl. It will be accompanied by a 16-page booklet featuring lyrics, photography and exclusive album imagery, as well as a double-sided Guinness Collectors Art print by Bono.
The Carnaval De Luz, Limited-Edition U2 & Guinness Exclusive will be available for pre-order today for U2.com subscribers. A limited number will also be made available for physical purchase at Guinness Storehouse, Dublin and Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London starting on November 13th. Additional limited inventory number will be available at Guinness Open gate Brewery, Chicago, starting on November 20th.
Carnaval De Luz will be released on November 13. The first single, “Street of Dreams” can be heard here. The second single, “Silencio,” streams here. The two music videos appear below.
