The First 50 Years: Songs Of Boomtown Glory

The Boomtown Rats were one of the most successful bands of the 1970s in the UK. Their grown-up new wave and real time stories captured the imagination of a mass audience. As the leader of The Rats, Bob Geldof led his band of Dublin post-punkers right to the very top of the UK charts with UK No.1s Rat Trap and I Don’t Like Monday’s. THE FIRST 50 YEARS: SONGS OF BOOMTOWN GLORY on vinyl and CD celebrates the highlights of the group’s storied career.

In its gatefold sleeve with brand new artwork and commentary, all tracks have been selected by the band themselves. Released to coincide with their 50th anniversary tour, this is the very best of the Boomtown Rats and a one-stop shop of their words and melodies.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ARTWORK IS TEMPORARY, AND FINAL ARTWORK WILL BE REVEALED SHORTLY.

Released: September 2025
Cat: RAT50LP
Label: UMR

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Tracklist

2LP
LP1 Side One
1. Looking After No. 1
2. K.I.S.S.
3. Me And Howard Hughes
4. Here’s A Postcard
5. Dave
6. Drag Me Down 

LP1 Side Two
7. Rat Trap
8. Someone's Looking At You
9. Banana Republic
10. Diamond Smiles
11. When The Night Comes
12. Mary Of The Fourth Form

LP2 Side One
1. There’s No Tomorrow Like Today
2. The Elephant's Graveyard
3. She' So Modern
4. (I Never Loved) Eva Braun
5. Trash Glam Baby
6. The Boomtown Rats!

LP2 Side Two
7. Like Clockwork
8. Neon Heart
9. Up All Night
10. Monster Monkeys
11. I Don't Like Mondays
12. Joey's on The Street Again 

2CD

Disc 1
Looking After No. 1
K.I.S.S.
Me And Howard Hughes
Here’s A Postcard
Dave
Drag Me Down
Rat Trap
Someone's Looking At You
Banana Republic
Keep It Up (CD/Digital only)
Diamond Smiles
When The Night Comes
Mary Of The Fourth Form

Disc 2
There’s No Tomorrow Like Today
The Elephant's Graveyard
She' So Modern
(I Never Loved) Eva Braun
Trash Glam Baby
House On Fire (CD/Digital only)
The Boomtown Rats!
Tonight (CD/Digital only)
Like Clockwork
Neon Heart
Up All Night
Monster Monkeys
I Don't Like Mondays
Joey's On The Street Again