The Album Collection, Vol. 1: 1973–1984

~ Release by Bruce Springsteen (see all versions of this release, 8 available)

Annotation

Disc 1: “Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.” (catalog # 88875014221)
Disc 2: “The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle” (catalog # 88875014231)
Disc 3: “Born To Run” (catalog # 88875014241)
Disc 4: “Darkness On The Edge Of Town” (catalog # 88875014251)
Disc 5: “The River”, disc 1 (catalog # 88875014261)
Disc 6: “The River”, disc 2 (catalog # 88875014261)
Disc 7: “Nebraska” (catalog # 88875014271)
Disc 8: “Born In The USA” (catalog # 88875014281)

This limited‐edition box set comprises of remastered editions of Bruce Springsteen’s first seven albums. The seven records are recreations of their original packaging and the set is accompanied by a 60‐page book. The discs were pressed at MPO in France.

A box set comprising the first eleven years of Bruce Springsteen’s career, all seven albums on eight discs (The River is a double album). All albums are remastered for vinyl for the first time ever, transferred from the original analogue masters using the Plangent Process playback system. Packed in a box with a leather‐like finish. The box set also includes a 60‐page book filled with rare photos, press clippings and other memorabilia. All albums are packed in replicas of original sleeves.

Nebraska’s tracklisting is wonky. The back cover of the album just lists all ten tracks. Labels (and the sheet on the box) say that A‐side has six tracks and B‐side has four. There are actually five tracks on both sides. I made the track listing based on the real amount of tracks on each side.

US version that doesn’t have the “Sony Music” logo, adds “OS1” to the catalog number and also has a FBI anti piracy logo

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 8 88750 14151 4
Barcode (Scanned): 888750141514
Matrix / Runout (A side runout, etched): 88875014221-A CB MPO 14-0460 A
Matrix / Runout (B side runout, etched): 88875014221-B CB MPO 14-0460 B
Matrix / Runout (C side runout, etched): 88875014231-A CB MPO 14-0461 A
Matrix / Runout (D side runout, etched): 88875014231-B CB MPO 14-0461 B
Matrix / Runout (E side runout, etched): 88875014241-A CB MPO 14-0462 A
Matrix / Runout (F side runout, etched): 88875014241-B CB MPO 14-0462 B
Matrix / Runout (G side runout, etched): 88875014251-A CB MPO 14-0463 A
Matrix / Runout (H side runout, etched): 88875014251-B CB MPO 14-0463 B
Matrix / Runout (I side runout, etched): 88875014261-A CB MPO 14-0464 A
Matrix / Runout (J side runout, etched): 88875014261-B CB MPO 14-0464 B
Matrix / Runout (K side runout, etched): 88875014261-C CB MPO 14-0464 C
Matrix / Runout (L side runout, etched): 88875014261-D CB MPO 14-0464 D
Matrix / Runout (M side runout, etched): 88875014271-A CB MPO 14-0465 A
Matrix / Runout (N side runout, etched): 88875014271-B CB MPO 14-0465 B
Matrix / Runout (O side runout, etched): 88875014281-A CB MPO 14-0466 A
Matrix / Runout (P side runout, etched): 88875014281-B CB MPO 14-0466 B

Annotation last modified on 2024-04-13 07:17 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶12" Vinyl: Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.
2▼12" Vinyl: The Wild, the Innocent & The E Street Shuffle
#TitleRatingLength
A1The E Street Shuffle
engineer:
Louis Lahav
producer:
Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-22)
cornet and drums (drum set):
Vini Lopez (former E Street Band drummer) (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-22)
guest baritone saxophone:
Albany "Al" Tellone (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-22)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-22)
saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-22)
soprano saxophone:
David Sancious (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-22)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
recorded at:
914 Sound Studios in New York, United States (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-22)
recording of:
The E Street Shuffle (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-22)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
34:26
A24th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
engineer:
Louis Lahav
producer:
Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos
accordion:
Danny Federici (from 1973-08-09 until 1973-09-23)
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (from 1973-08-09 until 1973-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Vini Lopez (former E Street Band drummer) (from 1973-08-09 until 1973-09-23)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1973-08-09 until 1973-09-23)
saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (from 1973-08-09 until 1973-09-23)
background vocals:
Suki Lahav (Israeli violinist, vocalist, actress, lyricist, screenwriter, and novelist) (from 1973-08-09 until 1973-09-23)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
recorded at:
914 Sound Studios in New York, United States (from 1973-08-09 until 1973-09-23)
recording of:
4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) (from 1973-08-09 until 1973-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Eldridge Publishing Co., Intersong Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Pop Music Publishing and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
sub-publisher:
Rondor Music (France) (ended), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) (ended) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
3.455:35
A3Kitty’s Back
engineer:
Louis Lahav
producer:
Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Vini Lopez (former E Street Band drummer) (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
electronic organ:
Danny Federici (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
solo electronic organ:
David Sancious (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
recorded at:
914 Sound Studios in New York, United States (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
recording of:
Kitty’s Back (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
2.657:07
A4Wild Billy’s Circus Story
engineer:
Louis Lahav
producer:
Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos
accordion:
Danny Federici (from 1973-05-14 until 1973-06-28)
drums (drum set):
Vini Lopez (former E Street Band drummer) (from 1973-05-14 until 1973-06-28)
guitar, mandolin and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1973-05-14 until 1973-06-28)
tuba:
Garry Tallent (from 1973-05-14 until 1973-06-28)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
recorded at:
914 Sound Studios in New York, United States (from 1973-05-14 until 1973-06-28)
recording of:
Wild Billy’s Circus Story (from 1973-05-14 until 1973-06-28)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1972 until 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
revision of:
Circus Song
revision of:
Circus Town
34:43
B1Incident on 57th Street
engineer:
Louis Lahav
producer:
Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Vini Lopez (former E Street Band drummer) (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
piano:
David Sancious (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
piano [2nd piano]:
Danny Federici (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
background vocals:
Suki Lahav (not credited) (Israeli violinist, vocalist, actress, lyricist, screenwriter, and novelist) (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
recorded at:
914 Sound Studios in New York, United States (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
recording of:
Incident on 57th Street (from 1973-09-22 until 1973-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
revision of:
Incident on the W. Side
47:45
B2Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
engineer:
Louis Lahav
producer:
Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1973-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Vini Lopez (former E Street Band drummer) (on 1973-09-23)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1973-09-23)
saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (on 1973-09-23)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1979) and CBS Dischi S.p.A. (Italian record company) (in 1982)
recorded at:
914 Sound Studios in New York, United States (on 1973-09-23)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 446)
recording of:
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (on 1973-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1972 until 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
3.57:02
B3New York City Serenade
engineer:
Louis Lahav
producer:
Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Vini Lopez (former E Street Band drummer) (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
strings arranger:
David Sancious
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
recorded at:
914 Sound Studios in New York, United States (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
recording of:
New York City Serenade (from 1973-06-28 until 1973-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1972-04 until 1973-07)
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
is based on:
New York Song
is based on:
Vibes Man
39:56
3▶12" Vinyl: Born to Run
4▶12" Vinyl: Darkness on the Edge of Town
5▶12" Vinyl: The River
6▶12" Vinyl: The River
7▶12" Vinyl: Nebraska
8▶12" Vinyl: Born in the U.S.A.