A Beautiful Lie

A Beautiful Lie is the second studio album by Thirty Seconds to Mars, originally released on August 30, 2005 through Virgin Records. The release has been issued in multiple editions and regions; the CD edition matching EAN 94638868729 is associated with a Virgin Records / Universal Music CD pressing catalogued for 2007 in some markets.

The album's standard tracklist includes singles such as "Attack", "The Kill (Bury Me)" and the title track "A Beautiful Lie"; certain regional reissues and special editions add bonus tracks or include a CD+DVD package with extra material.

Pros:

• Second studio album by Thirty Seconds to Mars with well-known singles (., "The Kill", "Attack", "A Beautiful Lie").
• Multiple official editions exist (standard CD, CD+DVD, reissues) offering bonus tracks or alternate versions.
• Product identifiers are documented for this Virgin Records CD edition: EAN 94638868729 and product code 380644 / CDVUS272, enabling clear identification of the pressing.

Cons:

• Tracklisting and bonus content vary by region and reissue, which can cause confusion for collectors seeking a specific version.
• Some CD pressings are reissues released after the original 2005 release, so not all copies match the original 2005 edition.