Which U2 album became the band’s first to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year?

The Joshua Tree became U2’s first album to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Released in March 1987, The Joshua Tree won Album of the Year at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards in 1988. It also won Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, making the record a major critical and commercial landmark for U2.

The album was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, with recording taking place mainly in Ireland. Its songs explore politics, spirituality, America, and personal longing. “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” and “With or Without You” became especially prominent worldwide.

Later U2 albums earned additional Grammy recognition, but The Joshua Tree was the group’s first Album of the Year winner. The award helped confirm the band’s transition from influential post-punk act to global rock headliner.