3:27) "Like a Song..." runs 5:00, extending the playout section (beginning at approx. 4:45) "Surrender" runs 5:34, but is erroneously identified on the back of the album as being 6:01 in length 2008 remastered edition Following the remastered re-release of The Joshua Tree in 2007, it was rumoured that the band would also remaster and re-release War, along with the albums Boy and October. This was confirmed by U2.com on . The remastered album was released on in the UK, with the US version following it the next day. It was released in three different formats: Standard format: A single CD with re-mastered audio and restored packaging. Includes a 16-page booklet featuring previously unseen photos, full lyrics and new liner notes by Niall Stokes. The 10-tracks match the previous release of the album. Deluxe format: A standard CD (as above) and a bonus CD. Bonus CD includes b-sides, live tracks and rarities. Also includes a 32-page booklet with previously unseen photos, full lyrics, new liner notes by Niall Stokes, and explanatory notes on the bonus material by the Edge. Vinyl format: A single album re-mastered version on 180 gram vinyl with restored packaging. Bonus CD Personnel U2 Bono – lead vocals, guitar The Edge – guitar, piano, lap steel guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Seconds" (bass guitar on "40"; uncredited on the album) Adam Clayton – bass guitar (except "40"; still credited on the album) Larry Mullen Jr. – drums, percussion Additional personnel Kenny Fradley – trumpet on "Red Light" Steve Wickham – electric violin on "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "Drowning Man" The Coconuts: Cheryl Poirier, Adriana Kaegi, Taryn Hagey, Jessica Felton – backing vocals on "Like a Song...", "Red Light", and "Surrender" Charts Weekly album charts Weekly song charts Certifications See also List of covers of U2 songs – Drowning Man List of covers of U2 songs – Like a Song... U2 discography References Footnotes Bibliography External links War on U2.com 1983 albums Albums produced by Steve Lillywhite Island Records albums U2 albums