UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS BRUCE T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BRUCE T2 B̶ A1Runout side A
BRUCE T2 A̶ B1Runout side B
BRUCE T2 A*Label side A
BRUCE T2 B*Label side B
Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street BandBorn To Run (Live)
Vinyl pressings
Born To Run (Live)
by Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Born To Run (Live) was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Born To Run (Live)
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS BRUCE 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BRUCE 1 A1Runout side A, variant 1
BRUCE 2 B1Runout side B, variant 1
BRUCE 2 - A1 ARunout side A, variant 2
BRUCE 2. B1 ARunout side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS BRUCE B2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Box Set
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS BRUCE 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Hard Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BRUCE 1 A1Runout side A, etched - Variant 1
BRUCE 2 B1Runout side B, etched - Variant 1
BRUCE 2 - A1 VRunout side A, etched - Variant 2
BRUCE 2. B1 VRunout side B, etched - Variant 2
Australia
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650842 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650842 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX219259Side A Label
MX219260Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650842 6 / CBS 650842First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS 650842 7 / CBS CBS 650842 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | CBS BRUCE 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650842 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650842 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | CBS BRUCE T2First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | CBS BRUCE 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | CBS BRUCE B2First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Box Set · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Box Set · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | CBS BRUCE 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650842 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650842 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABorn To Run5:02
- B1Seeds5:13
- B2Johnny 994:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born To Run (Live) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Born To Run (Live) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Born To Run (Live) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is CBS BRUCE T2.
How do I tell if my copy of Born To Run (Live) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRUCE T2, BRUCE 2, BRUCE B2, 650842 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRUCE T2 B̶ A1 and BRUCE T2 A̶ B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born To Run (Live) on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
