The Best of 1980–1990 is the first
greatest hits compilation by
Irish rock band
U2, released in November 1998. It mostly contains the group's hit singles from the eighties but also mixes in some live staples as well as one new recording, "
Sweetest Thing." In April 1999, a companion video (featuring music videos and live footage) was released. The album was followed by another compilation,
The Best of 1990–2000, in 2002.