Dedicated VIP merch stand, and priority entry into the venue.Īll three of the different VIP packages above would come with the same VIP gift, the combination vinyl and poster package. VIP Party Package: One premium price category 1 seat, access to a 90 minute pre-show VIP cocktail party, A chance to win a backstage tour, a U2 VIP tour gift, laminate and lanyard.Gold VIP: Includes one premium category 2 seat, a U2 VIP tour gift, laminate and lanyard and priority entry into the venue.Silver VIP: Includes one premium category 2 seat, a U2 VIP tour gift, laminate and lanyard and priority entry into the venue.The VIP packages that would get you the gift consist of three different packages: The VIP gifts were given out at the first ten shows on the tour, the shows in New Zealand, Australia and in Singapore. The poster is on a thicker stock of paper than is usual for posters, and features the band on stage during the 2017 tour under the tree at the start of “Where the Streets Have No Name.” The image used is by photographer Ross Stewart. These are pressed on 180 gram red vinyl in the Czech Republic. The copy right date on the sleeve and in the inside book both read 2019 as well. The vinyl has a unique catalog number, and this is reflected on the labels, in the inside booklet, and on the back sleeve of the release.

Labels on the A-side and C-side of the vinyl include the tour logo instead of the usual Joshua Tree silhouette. The vinyl is a unique pressing on two red 12-inch vinyl. The gift also came with an exclusive poster in each case, and these were not given out separately. This time out the gift was something new for U2, they actually gave out a special red vinyl pressing of The Joshua Tree available only as part of the VIP package.

The 2017 tour gift was one of these books, which looked at U2’s history on the 1987 tour and included a branded harmonica. In the past these have included books about the tour, blankets, travel bags, and more. One of the perks of paying for the more expensive VIP tickets is a VIP merchandise gift. Along the way we saw many fan made items, as well as many bootlegged items. We’ll go through and try to capture what merchandise was sold on this tour, but will focus just on official merchandise. This ranges from VIP gifts given by the tour itself, to small merchandise items such as collectible eco-friendly rCups sold at some of the shows. With each tour comes a selection of merchandise that people take home to celebrate the tour.

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