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U2 and Guinness release pearl white vinyl of Carnaval De Luz
U2 and Guinness are releasing a limited pearl white marble vinyl edition of Carnaval De Luz, the band's sixteenth album, while the 2027 tour adds a third London date.
U2 and Guinness are partnering on a limited edition vinyl pressing of the band's new album, Carnaval De Luz, pressed in pearl white marble. The record is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026, and marks U2's sixteenth studio album. The collaboration is part of the band's celebrations for its 50th anniversary, and the same week brought news that the 2027 Greatest Show On Earth tour has added a third date at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The special edition vinyl bundles a 16-page booklet containing the lyrics, photography and exclusive imagery. It also includes a double-sided Guinness Collectors Art print designed by Bono. Pre-orders are open online, and a small number of copies will be sold in stores in Dublin, London and Chicago. On album day, U2 and Guinness will also release two t-shirts. Proceeds from sales are being donated to the Guinness Dublin 8 Community Fund.
Carnaval De Luz was produced by Jacknife Lee and contains twelve songs. Among its notable contributions is a final recorded vocal from Dolly Parton, which appears on the track “Torn”. Another song, “The Mirror Maker”, is a tribute to Rosalía. The album follows two EPs, Days Of Ash and Easter Lily. Its singles released so far are “Street Of Dreams”, “Silencio” and “The Greatest Show On Earth”.
The tour news centers on the Greatest Show On Earth dates in 2027. The new London date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is scheduled for June 22, and tickets for the additional date go on sale November 6 at 10am GMT. The band has also added shows in Amsterdam on June 9 and Berlin on July 1. Wolf Alice will support the European and UK dates, while Beck is set to support the Latin American shows in Mexico City, São Paulo and Buenos Aires.
Source: nme.com
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