The Best of 1980–1990 cover
The Best of 1980–1990 · Track 2 · 1998

New Year's Day

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Lyrics

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Song Propaganda

The documented history below belongs to the song's original single or specifically named recording/video—not automatically to this album's mix, live performance or re-recording. Single-era reference: 1983.

Chart positions

  • Ireland — Singles peak: 2 Source
  • UK — Singles peak: 10 Source
  • US — Billboard Hot 100 peak: 53 Source

Certifications

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Grammys & other honours

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Recording context

The first decade-spanning U2 compilation pairs signature singles with deeper cuts. Its new recording of Sweetest Thing helped connect the retrospective to 1998.

Album credits, production history and Did you know?

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