U2 have re-released "A Celebration" on a few occasions: in 2004 with the digital box set The Complete U2; in 2008 on a bonus disc with the remastered edition of October; and in 2022 on vinyl for Record Store Day.

[2] In a 1983 interview, lead vocalist Bono indicated that the song was the source of controversy due to misinterpretation of the verse "I believe in a third World War / I believe in the atomic bomb / I believe in the powers that be / But they won't overpower me" by fans who questioned his motives.

"A Celebration" was reissued on Record Store Day on 22 April 2022 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its original release.

[6] In contrast to the A-side, after its live debut on February 26, 1983 at the first War Tour concert, "Party Girl" became a regular during the encores.

On numerous occasions in the band's live history, U2 have invited fans on-stage to perform the song by playing the acoustic guitar part.

The song's music video was filmed at Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison, in April 1982, and it was directed by Meiert Avis.

"[7] "A Celebration" made its live debut in late February 1982 and sporadically appeared at concerts throughout that year until it became a regular of the Pre-War Tour during the month of December.