A Fan

I follow the theory that says you can't be a fan of the band if you're not willing to follow them where-ever they go(musically, that is). If you fall of the wagon, you're just a fan of some of the music. I am an U2 fan, I follow (and even WILL follow), but I beg of you : Don't start here. If you're looking for a jumping-off point for an U2 experience, one of the following will serve you far better :
Boy
The Unforgettable Fire
Rattle & Hum
Achtung Baby.

I, myself, started with October, but then, I didn't have a wise woman like me to take advice from. ^_~

amazon.co.uk

I bought this in London on a trip and it seems that the release is limited to UK.



It's the same as the US release with a bonus track - worth getting. The packaging is also different (paper).



Since this is a import, you might want to go to amazon.co.uk and notice the significant "value" you could save if you order it directly from them!



The same goes for other U2 singles for ATYCLB that were not released in the states.

It's U2, how can you go wrong?

In all honesty, spend the extra bucks and make sure you get the version with "The Ground Beneath Her Feet", it's one of those U2 songs that are never gonna make it to main stream radio, but is a real classic for people who actually listen to the whole album and not just the singles. ATYCLB is easily one of U2's best albums to date, it's a great record that will stain your life with memories and emotion forever.