Wow, very impressive collections you guys. I won't even bother to list my measly little collection. Zoost, such a tragic story - I had something simlar happen in a non-U2 but very important segment of my life, so I feel your pain. But how cool to get Bono's cap! Glad you got to keep it.

Mines a bit of a sad story, and too long, but I'll try and narrow it down and not bore you all to death!
Ive been an obsessed U2 fan since 1983, and became a collector in 1987 after the JT was released. By 1993 I had a massive U2 collection. Every single and album on every format possible from every country and every color vinyl possible, about 10-15 items of these were signed by either the whole band or incividuals depending who I had met at the time. I had over 500 magazines and books, pieces of the berlin wall, an inflatable Trabant, photographs, gold discs, silver discs, many band awards, lithographs, live radio shows and much, much more. I was 24 in 1993, had a good job, and I had been left a large amount of money in a relatives will, oh, and I was single.
Then, Christmas that year a I met a girl who eventually agreed to marry me. Stupid me should have realised things would go wrong - she hated U2, with a passion. She spent all my money/savings - loved the high life, and then I lost my job. As it turned out I was her 7th fiance!!!!!!! and all she was after was my money. Hey, I was in love so you make sacrifices right? In order to help pay for the house SHE wanted, she made me sell my U2 collection, for a lot less money than it was worth at the time. She left me 3 months after we got the house. I was in financial ruin, and homeless, and without my prized U2 collection 
The only item from my collection that I had managed to keep was my favorite U2 cap/hat. The reason it's my favorite is that Bono gave it to me during a show. Sheffield Arena (UK indoor leg of ZooTV). Bono would come out for Bullet The Blue Sky wearing the black cap with a red star on the front for this song - at the end of the song he gave it to me - my seat was front row next to the catwalk! My ex fiance did not know that Bono gave it to me, she just thought it was a cap I had purchased.
So, my collection was gone. I rebulit my life, I am just about recovered now fianancially, and have been slowly re-buliding my U2 collection - including every album and most singles on nearly every format. My main line of collection though has changed somewhat. After seeing U2 live 40 times in my life, I have become obsessed with their live shows - I collect bootlegs, and have over 500 shows now, with over 60 from 1978-1982. My wife likes U2, but is no way obsessed with them, but she undertands and fully supports my passion (can't wait to take her to a show this year  )
There must be a moral to this story somewhere.
Oh, and I still have the cap Bono gave me - its still my prized possession! 

That's quite possibly one of the saddest stories I've ever heard.  I would cry daily. 

[Albums]

Ok, here is my collection in written form.

Albums
U2 – Boy (Remastered Double Disc Edition)
U2 - R.O.K. (LP - German Import)
U2 – October (Remastered Double Disc Edition)
U2 – War (CD)
U2 – War (Remastered Double Disc Edition)
U2 – Under A Blood Red Sky (CD)
U2 – Under A Blood Red Sky (Remastered Double Disc Edition)
U2 – The Unforgettable Fire (CD)
U2 – The Unforgettable Fire (LP)
U2 – The Unforgettable Fire (25th Anniversary Remastered Edition Box Set)
U2 – The Joshua Tree (CD)
U2 – The Joshua Tree (LP)
U2 – The Joshua Tree (20th Anniversary Remastered Edition Box Set)
U2 - Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid (LP)
U2 – Rattle and Hum (CD)
U2 – Achtung Baby (CD)
U2 – Zooropa (CD)
U2 – Pop (CD)
U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind
U2 – How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (Deluxe Edition)
U2 – Medium, Rare and Remastered
U2 – No Line On The Horizon (Limited Edition Box Set)
U2 – U218

The Passengers – Original Soundtracks I

U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (Single - LP)
U2 - New Years Day (Single - LP)
U2 - The Unforgettable Fire (Single - LP)
U2 - With or Without You (Single - LP)
U2 – Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses (Single - CD)
U2 – Miss Sarajevo (Single - CD)
U2 – Please (Single - CD)
U2 – Electrical Storm (Part 1 and Part 2 - CD)
U2 – Window In The Skies (Single - CD)
U2 – 7 (Target Exclusive CD)

*Note: I have a lot of bootlegs.  It’s a little shameful.  But, it gives me a chance to have the music, but save the money to slowly build up the collection, and suppresses the desire to constantly spend money to build up the music collection as quickly as possible.  Plus, there are just some live shows that were completely necessary.

Box Sets
U2 – Boy / October / War / Under A Blood Red Sky Amazon Box Set
U2 – The Unforgettable Fire 25th Anniversary
U2 – The Joshua Tree 20th Anniversary
U2 – No Line On The Horizon Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set

DVDs
U2 – Rattle and Hum (DVD)
U2 – Zoo TV, Live from Sydney (DVD)
U2 – Elevation, Live from Boston (DVD)
U2 – Go Home! (DVD)
U2 – Vertigo, Live from Chicago (DVD)
U2 – A Rock Crusade (DVD, Note: This is crap, don’t buy it)

Books
U2 by U2 (hard cover with protective clear sheet cover, singed by Neil McCormmick)
U2: A Diary (singed by M2)
Bono: In Conversation
Walk On: The Spiritual Journey of U2
One Step Closer: Why U2 Matter’s To Those Seeking God
U2: The Rolling Stone Compendium
Dam-Burst of Dreams by Christopher Nolan (The guy who inspired “Miracle Drug”)

Tour Memorabilia
U2-360 in Charlottesville Stadium Shirt
U2 – 360 in Charlottesville Poster
U2-360 Pin
Program
Aung San Suu Kyi Mask from GA
GA Wristband
Ticket for Charlottesville
Raleigh printed ticket

Magazines
Rolling Stone, Issue 1073, March 2009 (yeah, Taylor Swift is on the cover, but it has the review of NLOTH)
Rolling Stone, Issue 1074, April 2009
Rolling Stone, October 2009
Rolling Stone, November 2009
Uncut Ultimate Music Guide: U2

Newspapers
Charlottesville newspaper from 02 October 2009
University paper with the article I wrote about U2 in it

T-Shirts
Bono’s “Fish Can Fly” Shirt from the Hard Rock Café
360 Tour Shirt from Charlottesville
Rattle and Hum Old Navy Shirt

Posters
“Joshua Tree” Poster
“360 Tour Charlottesville” Poster
“Rattle and Hum: Into the Heart of Two Americas” Poster
“U2-3D” Poster
“It Might Get Loud” Poster
“Where You Live Shouldn’t Determine Whether You Live” Poster of Africa

I became an obssessive collector sometime in the late 80's and tried to get every UK release on at least one format. As my collection expanded and I entered the world of employment, things got silly ...

U2 OFFICIAL RELEASES

1979 U23 7” (Ireland CBS, No picture sleeve)
1979 U23 12” (Ireland CBS, Black sleeve)
1980 BOY LP (UK)
1980 BOY LP (USA, Different picture sleeve)
        BOY CD (UK, Island Masters Reissue)
1980 Another Day 7” (Ireland CBS)
1980 11 O’ Clock Tick Tock 7” (UK)
1980 11 O’ Clock Tick Tock 7” (UK, “Punched out” inner, No picture sleeve)
1980 A Day Without Me 7” (UK, “A” Label)
1980 I Will Follow 7” (Ireland, Red label)
1980 I Will Follow 7” (Ireland, Sunburst label)
1980 I Will Follow 7” (UK)
1980 I Will Follow (Live) 7” (Germany, Different picture sleeve)
1981 OCTOBER LP (UK)
        OCTOBER CD (UK, Island Masters Reissue)
1981 OCTOBER CASSETTE ALBUM (UK)
1981 Gloria 7” (UK)
1981 Fire 7” (UK, Double 7”)
1981 Fire 12” (Germany)
        Fire CD Single (Germany)
1982 4U2Play (Ireland CBS, U23, Another Day, 11 O’ Clock Tick Tock, I Will Follow, Black vinyl, Sunburst labels)
1982 4U2Play (Ireland CBS, U23, Another Day, 11 O’ Clock Tick Tock, I Will Follow, Yellow vinyl, Red labels)
1982 A Celebration 7” (Ireland CBS, Red label)
1982 A Celebration 7” (UK, Black label)
1983 WAR LP (UK)
1983 WAR LP (UK, Picture Disc)
        WAR CD (UK, Island Masters Reissue)
1983 WAR CASSETTE ALBUM (UK)
1983 WAR 1+1 CASETTE ALBUM (UK, One blank side, different sleeve)
1983 UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY LP (UK)
1983 UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY LP (Australia, Red vinyl)
1983 UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY CASSETTE ALBUM (UK)
1983 Under A Blood Red Sky VHS (UK)
1983 New Years Day 7” (UK)
1983 New Years Day 7” (UK, Double 7”)
1983 New Years Day 7” (Ireland CBS)
1983 New Years Day 12” (UK)
1983 Two Hearts Beat As One (UK, Double 7”)
1983 Two Hearts Beat As One (UK, “Club Version”)
1983 Sunday Bloody Sunday 7” (Germany)
1983 Sunday Bloody Sunday 12” (Germany)
1983 Pac 2 (Ireland CBS, Fire, Gloria A Celebration, A Day Without Me, Black vinyl, Sunburst labels)
1983 Interview 12” (UK, Picture Disc, Newcastle 1.3.83, number 2,516)
        Interview 12” (Picture Disc, BAK2004)
1984 THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE LP (UK)
1984 THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE CD (UK)
1984 THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE CASSETTE ALBUM (UK)
1984 WIDE AWAKE IN AMERICA CD (UK)
1984 WIDE AWAKE IN AMERICA 12" (USA)
1984 Pride (In The Name Of Love) 7” (UK)
1984 Pride (In The Name Of Love) 7” (UK, Double 7”)
1984 Pride (In The Name Of Love) 7” (UK, Picture Disc)
1984 Pride (In The Name Of Love) 12”” (UK, White sleeve)
1984 Pride (In The Name Of Love) 12” (UK, Blue Sleeve)
1984 Pride (In The Name Of Love) Cassette Single (UK)
1984 Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas” 7” (UK, features Bono and Adam)
1985 UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY CD (UK)
1985 The Unforgettable Fire 7” (UK)
1985 The Unforgettable Fire 7” (UK, Double 7”)
1985 The Unforgettable Fire 7” (UK, Shaped Picture Disc)
1985 The Unforgettable Fire 12” (UK)
1985 Wire (Dub Mix) 7” (Free with NME - three other artists)
1985 Artists Against Apartheid “Sun City” 7” (UK, features Bono)
1985 The Unforgettable Fire VHS (UK)
1987 THE JOSHUA TREE LP (UK)
1987 THE JOSHUA TREE CD (UK)
        THE JOSHUA TREE CD (UK, Reissue, different sleeve)
198? THE JOSHUA TREE CASSETTE ALBUM (Indonesia, Different tracks, bootleg?)
        Classic Albums U2 “The Joshua Tree” DVD (UK)
1987 VARIOUS ARTISITS “A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS” LP (UK, Features U2 “Baby Please Come Home”)
1987 ROBBIE ROBERTSON “ROBBIE ROBERTSON” LP (UK, Features U2)
1987 With Or Without You 7” (UK)
1987 With Or Without You 7” (UK, Jukebox issue, large centre hole)
1987 With Or Without You 12” (UK)
1987 I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For 7” (UK)
1987 I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For 12” (UK)
1987 I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Cassette Single (UK)
198   I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For 7” Flexi Disc (Brazil, Free with The Bizz)
1987 Where The Streets Have No Name 7” (UK)
1987 Where The Streets Have No Name 7” (UK, Jukebox issue, large centre hole)
1987 Where The Streets Have No Name 12” (UK)
1987 Where The Streets Have No Name Cassette Single (UK)
1987 In God’s Country 7” (USA)
1988 RATTLE AND HUM LP (Canada, Brown vinyl)
1988 RATTLE AND HUM CASSETTE ALBUM (UK)
1988 Rattle And Hum VHS (UK)
1988 VARIOUS ARTISTS “FOLKWAYS A VISION SHARED” LP (UK, Features U2 “Jesus Christ”)
1988 One Tree Hill 7” (Australia/New Zealand)
1988 Desire 7” (UK)
1988 Desire 7” (UK, Gatefold)
1988 Desire 12” (UK)
1988 Desire (9.23) 12” (UK, One sided promo, black sleeve)
1988 Angel Of Harlem 7” (UK)
1988 Angel Of Harlem 12” (UK)
1988 When Love Comes To Town 7” (UK)
1988 When Love Comes To Town 12” (UK)
1989 Clannad “In A Lifetime” 7” (UK, Picture Disc, features Bono)
1989 DANIEL LANOIS “ACADIE” LP (UK, Features Adam and Larry)
1989 All I Want Is You 7” (UK)
1989 All I Want Is You 7” (UK, Film Can number 0588)
1989 All I Want Is You 12” (UK)
1989 All I Want Is You 12” (UK, Box Set with four prints)
1990 VARIOUS ARTISTS “RED HOT AND BLUE” CD (UK, Features U2 “Night And Day”)
1990 Night And Day 12” (UK, Promo, Numbered 2,670 of 4,000)
1991 ACTUNG BABY CD (UK)
1991 The Fly 7” (UK)
1991 The Fly CD Single (UK)
1991 Mysterious Ways 7” (UK)
1991 Mysterious Ways CD Single (UK)
1992 Zoo Station 12” (USA, Promo, Picture Disc)
1992 One CD Single (UK)
1992 Even Better Than The Real Thing 12” (UK, with poster)
1992 Even Better Than The Real Thing CD Single (UK)
1992 Even Better Than The Real Thing (Remixes) CD Single (UK)
1992 Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses CD Single (UK)
1992 Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses CD Single (UK, Foldout case with prints)
1992 Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses Cassette Single (UK)
1992 Achtung Baby VHS (UK)
1993 ZOOROPA CD (UK)
1993 Numb 7” (UK, Jukebox issue, large centre hole)
1993 Numb VHS Single (UK)
1993 Stay (Faraway, So Close) 7” (UK)
1993 Stay (Faraway, So Close) CD Single (UK “The Live Format”)
1993 Stay (Faraway, So Close) CD Single (UK, “The Swing Format”)
1993 Lemon 12” (UK, Yellow vinyl)
1993 Bono and Gavin Friday “In The Name of The Father” 7” (UK)
1993 Island In-store Promo VHS (UK, Features 6 U2 videos plus other artists)
1994 VARIOUS ARTISTS “THE 1FM SESSION” CASSETTE ALBUM (Free with Vox, Featrures U2 “Even Better Than The Real Thing” Live)
1994 VAIOUS ARTISTS “ALTERNATIVE NRG” CD (UK, Features U2 “Until The End Of The World)
1994 Zoo TV Live From Sydney VHS (UK)
1995 MELON CD (Free to Propaghanda subscribers)
1995 PASSENGERS “ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS VOL. 1” CD (UK, Features U2)
1995 Passengers “Miss Sarajevo” CDS (UK, Features U2)
1995 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me 7” (UK, Red vinyl)
1995 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me 7” (UK, Jukebox issue, large centre hole)
1995 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me CD Single (UK)
1995 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me Cassette Single (UK)
1995 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me Cassette Single (UK, Promo, card sleeve, not picture sleeve)
1995 Passengers “Miss Sarajevo” 7” (UK, Features U2, with poster and 12” sleeve)
1995 Passengers “Miss Sarajevo” CD Single (UK)
1996 Adam and Larry “Theme From Mission Impossible” Cassette Single (UK)
1997 POP CD (UK)
1997 POP CD (Japan, with extra track)
1997 Discotheque 7” (UK, Jukebox issue, large centre hole)
1997 Discotheque CD Single (UK, CD1)
1997 Discotheque CD Single (UK, CD2)
1997 Discotheque 12” (UK, Triple 12”, coloured inner sleeves and poster)
1997 Staring At The Sun CD Single (UK, CD1)
1997 Staring At The Sun CD Single (UK, CD2)
1997 Last Night On Earth CD Single (UK, CD1)
1997 Last Night On Earth CD Single (UK, CD2)
1997 Please CD Single (UK, CD1)
1997 Please CD Single (UK, CD2)
1997 If God Will Send His Angels CD Single (UK)
1997 Mofo 12” (UK, Limited to 2,000 copies)
1997 Mofo CD Single (UK)
1997 Various Artists “Perfect Day” CDS (UK,Features Bono)
1998 THE BEST OF 1980 – 1990 CD (UK, with extra disc)
1998 The Sweetest Thing CD Single (UK, CD1)
1998 The Sweetest Thing CD Single (UK, CD2)
1999 Wycleff featuring Bono “New Day” CD Single (UK)
1998 Pop Mart Live From Mexico City VHS (UK)
1999 The Best Of 1980 – 1990 VHS (UK)
2000 VARIOUS ARTISTS “THE MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL” O.S.T. (UK, Features U2)
2000 HASTA LA VISTA BABY! LIVE FROM MEXICO CITY CD (Free to Propaghanda subscribers)
2000 VARIOUS ARTISTS “Q THE BEST TRACKS FROM 2000” CD (Free with Q, Features U2 “Beautiful Day Remix”)
2000 Beautiful Day CD Single (UK, CD1)
2000 Beautiful Day CD Single (UK, CD2)
2000 Beautiful Day DVD Single (UK)
2000 5 Track EP CD Single (Free with Sunday Times)
2001 ALL THAT YOU CAN’T LEAVE BEHIND” CD (UK, with extra track)
2001 ALL THAT YOU CAN’T LEAVE BEHIND” CD (USA)
2001 Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of CD Single (UK, CD1)
2001 Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of CD Single (UK, CD2)
2001 Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out OF DVD Single (UK)
2001 Elevation CD Single (UK, CD1)
2001 Elevation CD Single (UK, CD2)
2001 Elevation 12” Promo Single (Blue sleeve, 250 copies)
2001 Elevation DVD Single (UK)
2001 Walk On CD Single (UK, CD1)
2001 Walk On CD Single (UK, CD2)
2001 Walk On DVD Single (UK)
2001 U2 Elevation Live From Chicago DVD (UK)
2002 THE BEST OF 1990- 2000 (UK, with extra disc)
2002 The Best of 1990 – 2000 DVD (UK)
2002 Electrical Storm CD Single (UK, CD1)
2002 Electrical Storm CD Single (UK, CD2)
2002 Electrical Storm DVD Single (UK)
2003 U2 Go Home DVD (UK)
2004 HOW TO DISMANTLE AN ATOMIC BOMB CD (UK, with book, DVD and cover strip)
2004 Vertigo CD Single (UK, White sleeve)
2004 Vertigo CD Single (UK, Red sleeve)
2004 Vertigo DVD Single (UK)
2004 Vertigo 7” Promo Single (USA, no picture sleeve)
2005 VARIOUS ARTISTS “U2 JUKEBOX” CD (Free with Mojo, compiled by U2)
2005 Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own CD Single (UK, 2xCDS and DVDS in slip case)
2005 City Of Blinding Lights CD Single (UK, 2xCDS and DVDS in slip case)
2005 All Because Of You CD Single (UK, 2xCDS and DVDS in slip case)
2005 All Because Of You CD Single (Canada)
2005 Vertigo Live From Boston DVD (UK)
2006 U218 SINGLES CD (UK, with book and DVD)
2006 Mary J Blige and U2 “One” CD Single (UK, Green sleeve)
2006 Mary J Blige and U2 “One” CD Single (UK, Blue sleeve)
2006 U2 and Green Day “The Saints Are Coming 7” (UK, Numbered 2,685 of 5,000)
2006 U2 and Green Day “The Saints Are Coming CD Single (UK)
2007 THE JOSHUA TREE CD (UK, BOX set with book, prints extra CD and DVD)
2007 Window In The Skies CD Single (UK, 2xCDS and DVDS in slip case)
2008 BOY CD (UK, with extra CD and book)
2008 OCTOBER CD (UK, with extra CD and book)
2008 WAR CD (UK, with extra CD and book)
2008 UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY CD AND DVD (UK, with book)
2009 NO LINE ON THE HORIZON CD (UK)
2009 NO LINE ON THE HORIZON CD (UK, Box set with book, DVD and poster)
2009 Get On Your Boots 7” (UK)
2009 Get On Your Boots CD Single (UK)
2009 Magnificent 7” (UK)
2009 Magnificent CD Single (? Pink Disc)
2009 Magnificent CD Single (? Black Disc)
2009 I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight 7” (UK, Gatefold sleeve)
2009 I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (UK, CD1)
2009 I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (UK, CD2)
2009 THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE (UK, BOX set with book, prints extra CD and DVD)


U2 BOOTLEGS
Children Of The Revolution – Early Demos 1978 – 1979 CD
National Stadium - Dublin January 1980 LP
Shadows And Tall Trees – Early Demos CD
The Unforgettable Demos Volume 1 7” (Yellow vinyl)
U2-3 7”
Four Wild Irish Roses – Demos 1979 – 1984 CD
BBC In Concert London 1983 LP
Surrender – West Germany 1993 LP
The Cork Connection – Cork 1987 LP
Bullet The Blue Sky – Cork/Glasgow 1987 7”
TV Appearences 1980 – 1988 2xDVD
Paris, France – Paris 1989 LP
Feel The Noise – Rotterdam 1989 CD
Liberte, Egalite, Karaoke – Montpelier 1997 2xCD
Slane Castle 2001 2xCD
The Songs Are In Your Eyes – Various live/awards/TV CD
Sometimes Youn Can Make It In San Diego San Diego 2005 – 2xCD
Auf Schalke – Gelsenkirchen 2005 2xCD

+ A shelf full of books and two boxes full of magazines, programmes etc

I had this typed up already by the way!

mary, you just put me to shame. 

recent aquisitions -

TUF Deluxe Box set

singles
The Saints are Coming
IGCIIDGCT remixes
Magnificent remixes
Get On Your Boots

Wow!! I have been a huge U2 fan, but my collection pales in comparison to some of these!

Having collected over 400 live recordings, I stopped counting. Strangely, I mostly listen to the official releases.

Having collected over 400 live recordings, I stopped counting. Strangely, I mostly listen to the official releases.

I have around 100 bootleg concerts, and when i wanna listen to an album that i've heard a bajillion times, i usually listen to a good soundboard recording from that album's tour, instead of the album itself, usually.

Uh, I have every album and a few DVDs. I thought I was doing pretty good...

heres a pic of my awe inspiring U2 collection:


*starts singing "Its the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities..." from the jungle book*

lol wow. 10 months later, my collection is like 8x bigger. i'll post a pic soon. weird.

I dont know but it consists of exactly 250 songs

that confused me, 12 albums, about 11 per album, that makes it close to 130-140

where did the other 100 come from?

I haven't check the whole thread but A lot of people don't seem to have POP or Zooropa, Passengers, or AB on Vinyl. i have All their albums on vinyl. I'll make a pick tomorrow and place it here.

here it is--10 months later. wow.

BEFORE



AFTER

*cannot see*