How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb vinyl value
U2 — How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Island | U2 14 | Europe | — | from $25 |
| 2016 Island | 986 817-2 | Europe | Unofficial Release | from $25 |
| 2016 Island | 986 817-2 | Europe | Unofficial Release, Yellow | from $25 |
| 2017 Island | U 214 | Europe | Reissue, 180g | from $25 |
| 2017 Island | 986 817-2 | Europe | Unofficial Release, Green | from $25 |
| 2019 Island | U 214 | USA & Europe | Limited Edition, Reissue, Red, 180g | from $30 |
3 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Universal Music Recordings | 6553272 | Worldwide | Reissue, Remastered, 180g |
| 2024 Island | 00602465532982 | Worldwide | Reissue, Remastered, 20th Anniversary |
| 2024 Island | 6553301 | Worldwide | Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
9 pressings tracked · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 2004 Europe pressing it reads “U 214 / 986 817-2 A” on side one and “U 214/986 817-2 B” on side two. Trust the etching over the jacket: covers get traded around, dead wax stays put.
- 3
Grade the condition. A clean copy and a worn one of the same pressing sit several grades, and several multiples, apart. Grade record and sleeve separately; see our grading guide.
Do not price the cover. A later disc in a 2004 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb is worth the most?
The 2004 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 2019 “Limited Edition, Reissue, Red, 180g” and the 2024 “Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 2004 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 2004 Europe pressing the runout reads “U 214 / 986 817-2 A”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb worth today?
Sellers ask from $25 for the pressings we track (eBay, Sep 19, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
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