U2 Releases Guinness-Themed Carnaval De Luz Vinyl
Island Records is issuing a limited-edition pearl white marble LP of U2's album Carnaval De Luz tied to Guinness.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Reggae
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Island Records has announced a limited-edition vinyl release of U2's album Carnaval De Luz themed around Guinness, pressed on pearl white marble vinyl. Pre-orders are open to U2.com subscribers, with physical copies sold in limited quantities at Guinness locations beginning November 13.
Why it matters
The release marks U2's 50th anniversary and ties the band's history to Guinness, which sponsored a 1978 talent competition that U2 won. It offers collectors a physical format with exclusive packaging.
The limited-edition pressing includes a 16-page booklet and a double-sided Guinness Collectors Art print by Bono, with sales limited in quantity. Total pressing size and retail price were not disclosed in the announcement.
The players
U2
U2 is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976 and known for albums such as The Joshua Tree and a long run of stadium tours.
Island Records
Island Records is a major British record label founded in 1959 that has released music by many internationally successful artists.
Guinness
Guinness is an Irish stout brewed since 1759 and is a long-standing sponsor of music and cultural events.
The details
The vinyl is pressed on heavyweight pearl white marble and includes lyrics, photography, and exclusive album imagery. Sales begin at Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London on November 13, with additional inventory at the Chicago Open Gate Brewery from November 20.
Timeline
1978: U2 wins the Guinness-sponsored Pop Group '78 talent competition.
November 4, 2026: Island Records announces the vinyl and opens pre-orders.
November 13, 2026: Carnaval De Luz is released and physical sales begin in Dublin and London.
November 20, 2026: Limited inventory becomes available at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Chicago.
Legacy Ties
The release revisits U2's 1978 win in the Guinness-sponsored Pop Group '78 competition, which awarded IR£500 and a studio session. Pairing the 50th-anniversary album with the same sponsor closes a loop that began nearly five decades ago.
Fans can pre-order through U2.com if they subscribe, or buy physical copies in limited quantities at Guinness locations starting November 13. Chicago buyers can get inventory from November 20 at the Open Gate Brewery.
The takeaway
Collectors who want this pressing should act early, since quantities at each location are limited and pre-orders are restricted to U2.com subscribers.
What happens next
Physical copies go on sale November 13 in Dublin and London and November 20 in Chicago, while pre-orders are open to U2.com subscribers now.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Relix Media.
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