U2 - U2 TO RELEASE FIVE VERSIONS OF ALBUM

U2 TO RELEASE FIVE VERSIONS OF ALBUM

Irish rockers U2 have announced plans to release five different versions of their latest album NO LINE ON THE HORIZON.

According to reports, in addition to CD and vinyl copies, three limited edition volumes will be launched, with one accompanied by a 60-page magazine-style book and a downloadable version of a new ANTON CORBIJN film.

A digi-pack edition will come complete with a 36-page booklet, a fold-out poster and the Corbijn film which contains music by U2.

The final version of the album is a box set featuring a 60-page hardback book, a second poster and a DVD version of the film.

NO LINE ON THE HORIZON is expected to be released in March 2009, it is the groups 12th studio album.

Meanwhile, U2's lead singer BONO hit the headlines this week when it was reported he invested £100 million in Palm smartphones.

The cash came from the private equity company Elevation Partners which the musician co-founded.