Vinyl pressings
By The River
by Bruce Springsteen · 1982
By The River was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) BS 1000LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) BS 1000LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) BS 1000LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) BS 1000LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen)LP, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered | LP, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) BS 1000LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) BS 1000LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, White Label, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, White Label, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
| 1983 | US | Music Of Distinction MOD 1012LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) BS 1000LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen)LP, Advance, Promo, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Promo | LP, Advance, Promo, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) BS 1000LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- The River Side
- A1Roulette
- A2Restless Nights
- A3Cindy
- A4Loose Ends
- A5A Man Of Her Own
- The Live Side
- B1Circus Song (Recorded Live At The Ahmanson Theatre With The E Street Band)
- B2Fire
- B3Raise Your Hand
- B4Point Blank (Recorded From A WNEW-FM Broadcast With The E Street Band)
- B5Hungry Heart (Recorded Live At Forum, Copenhagen With Danish Group Malurt)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of By The River are there?
11 vinyl pressings of By The River are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of By The River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is By The River 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.





