— www.u2swisshome.com, 11.7.2002 —

U2swisshome.com has receive exclusive information from Universal Music about
the coming U2 Single and Album release. The exact title of the ‘Best Of’
compilation is not know yet, but it is thought from various rumours that the
album will cover the years 1990 - 2001. Now we can exclusively reveal the
following information:

16 September 2002 new U2 single released to radio
21 October 2002 new U2 single - commercial release

11 November 2002 new U2 ‘Best Of’ compilation released as double CD set. The
first CD will include 17 tracks, including the brandnew U2 single as well as
another new track. The bonus disc will feature rarities and b-sides from the
90’s

18 November 2002 new U2 ‘Best Of’ compilation released as standard
single-disc edition.

early December 2002 new U2 “Best Of 1990 - 2000″ DVD release. This DVD will
include the video clips to all tracks from the CD as well as special
features.

Promotion the following material will be used to promote these releases:
-U2 “Live At Slane Castle”, 45/50 minute film of the U2 concert, Slane
Castle, 1 September 2001
-’track by track’ video interview
-TV Performance of the new U2 Single (with and without “Top Of The Pops”
logo)
-the band will not be available for further promotion.

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