The Essential Bruce Springsteen: Limited Edition 3.0

~ Release by Bruce Springsteen (see all versions of this release, 30 available)

Annotation

A 2009 reissue. Large brown/black back obi covering the digipak’s entire rear side features liner notes and tracklistings in Japanese; otherwise packaging is widely identical to the US/Australian versions Thanks to Lost In The Flood site..

This edition is presented in Digisleeve format in the form of a quadriptych, inside a plastic sleeve in which there is an oval label with a text in Japanese. Contains 3 CDs and a 44‐page color booklet with lyrics and photos from different eras of Bruce Springsteen with the E‐street Band.
As a curiosity in the Japanese edition, unlike the European one, on the back cover Bruce Springsteen’s presentation brief is in Japanese, in addition the numbering of the pages begins at number 1 on the next to the back cover. Therefore there is an offset of 2 numbers on the same pages of the 2 booklets (European and Japanese version).
There is also a 40‐page black and white booklet with the Japanese song list and lyrics.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Printed): 4 547366 051834
Barcode (Scanned): 4547366051834
Matrix / Runout (Disc One): PUS-4240 1
Mastering SID Code (Disc One): IFPI L276
Mould SID Code (Disc One): IFPI 4578
Matrix / Runout (Disc Two): PUS-4241 1
Mastering SID Code (Disc Two): IFPI L275
Mould SID Code (Disc Two): IFPI 4578
Matrix / Runout (Disc Three): PRA-477X 2
Mastering SID Code (Disc Three): IFPI L276
Mould SID Code (Disc Three): IFPI 455D
Rights Society: JASRAC

Annotation last modified on 2022-08-28 11:26 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Born in the U.S.A.
recording engineer:
Toby Scott (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
assistant engineer:
John R. Davenport (engineer), Jeff Hendrickson (sound engineer), Bruce Lampcov, Billy Straus and Zoë Yanakas
producer:
Jon Landau, Little Steven, Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
Little Steven (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
drums (drum set):
Max Weinberg (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
glockenspiel, organ and piano and piano:
Danny Federici (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
percussion:
Clarence Clemons (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
piano and synthesizer:
Roy Bittan (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
recorded at:
The Power Station (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
mixed at:
The Power Station (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 48) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 275)
recording of:
Born in the U.S.A. (from 1982-04-27 until 1982-05-03)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1981)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
version of:
Vietnam
Bruce Springsteen3.854:42
2Glory Days
recording engineer:
Toby Scott (on 1982-05-05)
assistant engineer:
John R. Davenport (engineer), Jeff Hendrickson (sound engineer), Bruce Lampcov, Billy Straus and Zoë Yanakas
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar, mandolin and choir vocals [harmony vocals]:
Little Steven (on 1982-05-05)
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1982-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Max Weinberg (on 1982-05-05)
glockenspiel and organ:
Danny Federici (on 1982-05-05)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1982-05-05)
percussion and saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (on 1982-05-05)
piano and synthesizer:
Roy Bittan (on 1982-05-05)
choir vocals:
Roy Bittan (on 1982-05-05), Garry Tallent (on 1982-05-05) and Max Weinberg (on 1982-05-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1984, in 1985)
recorded at:
The Power Station (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen (on 1982-05-05)
mixed at:
The Power Station (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen
music videos:
Glory Days (video shoot, 1985‐05‐27: Maxwell’s, Hoboken, NJ, USA) by Bruce Springsteen
recording of:
Glory Days (on 1982-05-05)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1981 until 1982)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Bruce Springsteen4.54:17
3Dancing in the Dark
recording engineer:
Toby Scott (on 1984-02-14)
assistant engineer:
John R. Davenport (engineer), Jeff Hendrickson (sound engineer), Bruce Lampcov, Billy Straus and Zoë Yanakas
producer:
Jon Landau, Little Steven, Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain (from 1984-02 until 1984-03-08)
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1984-02-14)
drums (drum set):
Max Weinberg (on 1984-02-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1984-02-14)
organ:
Danny Federici (on 1984-02-14)
percussion and saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (on 1984-02-14)
piano and synthesizer:
Roy Bittan (on 1984-02-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Diski CBS AEBE (Greek CBS affiliate, preceded by CBS Records of Greece S.A.) (in 1986)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1984-02-14)
mixed at:
The Power Station (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 234)
recording of:
Dancing in the Dark (on 1984-02-14)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Jonathan Msc. and Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Bruce Springsteen4.44:04
4Tunnel of Love
additional recording engineer:
Tim Leitner (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
recording engineer:
Toby Scott (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
assistant engineer:
Tim Leitner and Roger Talkov (engineer)
assistant mixer:
Jay Healy
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
additional guitar:
Nils Lofgren (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
bass, drum machine, guitar, harmonica, keyboard and mandolin:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
percussion:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1987-06 until 1987-07) and Max Weinberg (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
synthesizer:
Roy Bittan (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
additional vocals:
Patti Scialfa (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1987)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Gramophone Records & Tapes (India) Ltd. (in 1987)
additionally recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
recorded at:
Thrill Hill East (Springsteen’s home studio in Rumson) in Monmouth County (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Tunnel of Love (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1987)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1986 until 1987)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Bruce Springsteen3.755:13
5Brilliant Disguise
recording engineer and engineer:
Toby Scott (from 1987-02 until 1987-03)
producer:
Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
assistant mixer:
Mark McKenna (engineer) (in 1987-05)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain (from 1987-05 until 1987-07)
bass, drum machine, guitar, harmonica and mandolin:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1987-02 until 1987-03)
keyboard:
Roy Bittan (from 1987-02 until 1987-03)
organ:
Danny Federici (from 1987-02 until 1987-03)
percussion:
Max Weinberg (from 1987-02 until 1987-03)
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1987-02 until 1987-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1987)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Gramophone Records & Tapes (India) Ltd. (in 1987)
recorded at:
Thrill Hill Recording, Rumson, New Jersey (Springsteen’s home studios) in United States (from 1987-02-05 until 1987-02-27) and Thrill Hill East (Springsteen’s home studio in Rumson) in Monmouth County (from 1987-02 until 1987-03)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Brilliant Disguise (from 1987-02 until 1987-03)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (, in 1987)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1986 until 1987)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Bruce Springsteen4.254:16
6Human Touch
engineer:
Toby Scott
producer:
Roy Bittan, Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
bass:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Bruce Springsteen
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
other vocals [harmony vocals]:
Patti Scialfa
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
recording of:
Human Touch
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1989 until 1991)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Bruce Springsteen4.256:31
7Living Proof
recording engineer:
Toby Scott
additional producer:
Roy Bittan
producer:
Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
drums (drum set):
Gary Mallaber
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Unison Records Co. (in 1992)
recorded at:
Thrill Hill Recording (Springsteen’s home studios) in United States
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood
recording of:
Living Proof
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1991)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Bruce Springsteen3.254:48
8Lucky Town
recording engineer:
Toby Scott
producer:
Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
bass:
Bruce Springsteen
drums (drum set):
Gary Mallaber
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Unison Records Co. (in 1992)
recorded at:
Thrill Hill Recording (Springsteen’s home studios) in United States
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood
recording of:
Lucky Town
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1991)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Bruce Springsteen3.753:29
9Streets of Philadelphia
recording engineer and engineer:
Toby Scott
producer:
Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
vocals and performer:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1994)
recorded at:
Thrill Hill West (Springsteen’s home studio in Beverly Hills) in Beverly Hills
recording of:
Streets of Philadelphia (in 1993-09)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1993-08)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing (music publisher – add no releases here!) and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
part of:
The 66th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1993 winner)
Bruce Springsteen53:18
10The Ghost of Tom Joad
assistant recording engineer:
Greg Goldman
recording engineer and mixer:
Toby Scott
producer:
Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
bass:
Garry Tallent
drums (drum set):
Gary Mallaber
guitar, harmonica and lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen
keyboard:
Danny Federici
pedal steel guitar:
Marty Rifkin
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1995, in 1996)
recorded at and mixed at:
Thrill Hill West (Springsteen’s home studio in Beverly Hills) in Beverly Hills
recording of:
The Ghost of Tom Joad
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1995)
Bruce Springsteen44:24
11The Rising
recording engineer:
Nick Didia
additional engineer:
Billy Bowers (US engineer)
engineer:
Karl Egsieker (task: Second Engineer)
producer and mixer:
Brendan O’Brien (engineer)
cello:
Jane Scarpantoni (cellist)
violin and background vocals:
Soozie Tyrell
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2002)
recorded at and mixed at:
Southern Tracks in Atlanta
recording of:
The Rising
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 2001-11 until 2002)
publisher:
Eldridge Publishing Co., Rondor Music (Australia) P/L and Sony Pop Music Publishing
Bruce Springsteen3.454:50
12Mary’s Place
recording engineer:
Nick Didia
additional engineer:
Billy Bowers (US engineer)
engineer:
Karl Egsieker (task: second engineer)
producer and mixer:
Brendan O’Brien (engineer)
baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
Ed Manion (American saxophonist)
cello:
Jane Scarpantoni (cellist)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Jerry Vivino (American saxophonist)
trombone:
Rich Rosenberg
trumpet:
Mark Pender and Mike Spengler
violin and background vocals:
Soozie Tyrell
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2002)
recorded at and mixed at:
Southern Tracks in Atlanta
recording of:
Mary’s Place
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2001)
publisher:
Eldridge Publishing Co. and Sony Pop Music Publishing
Bruce Springsteen3.856:01
13Lonesome Day
recording engineer:
Nick Didia
additional engineer:
Billy Bowers (US engineer)
engineer:
Karl Egsieker (task: Second Engineer)
producer and mixer:
Brendan O’Brien (engineer)
cello:
Jere Flint (conductor) and Larry LeMaster (cellist)
violin and background vocals:
Soozie Tyrell
vocals:
Bruce Springsteen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2002)
recorded at and mixed at:
Southern Tracks in Atlanta
recording of:
Lonesome Day
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2001)
publisher:
Eldridge Publishing Co. and Sony Pop Music Publishing
Bruce Springsteen3.654:07
14American Skin (41 Shots) (live)
assistant recording engineer:
Ross Peterson (studio professional) (on 2000-07-01)
recording engineer:
Toby Scott (on 2000-07-01)
producer:
Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
assistant mixer:
David Boucher
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 2000-07-01)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 2000-07-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2001)
recorded at:
2000‐07‐01: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA (2000-07-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan (on 2000-07-01)
mixed at:
Mix This! in Pacific Palisades
part of:
Fuck tha Police: 20 Songs Against Police Brutality (number: 5)
live recording of:
American Skin (41 Shots) (on 2000-07-01)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2000)
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band3.87:53
15Land of Hope and Dreams (live)
assistant recording engineer:
Ross Peterson (studio professional) (on 2000-07-01)
recording engineer:
Toby Scott (on 2000-07-01)
producer:
Chuck Plotkin and Bruce Springsteen
assistant mixer:
David Boucher
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 2000-07-01)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 2000-07-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2001)
recorded at:
2000‐07‐01: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA (2000-07-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan (on 2000-07-01)
mixed at:
Mix This! in Pacific Palisades
live recording of:
Land of Hope and Dreams (on 2000-07-01)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1998 until 1999)
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band3.659:22
3▶CD: Bonus disc

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manufactured by:Sony Music Japan International Inc. (do not use as a label, see the annotation)