Vinyl pressings
The Boss Is Back
by Bruce Springsteen · 1992
The Boss Is Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | Main Event Records ME-DLP 019LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1992 | Luxembourg | Vinyl Virus VV LP 012 A_B_C_DUnofficial Release, LP · Unofficial | Unofficial Release, LP · Unofficial |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Unknown | Parachute Recording Company PARA078LPLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2017 | Europe | Parachute Recording Company PARA078LPLP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Second Records SRFM0005 / Second Records SRFM0005CVLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Second Records SRFM0005 / Second Records SRFM0005MELP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered |
| 2022 | Europe | Second Records SRFM0005 / Second Records SRFM0005SPLP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Netherlands | The Vinyl Champ VC91662LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Trade Mark Of QualityLP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | Unknown | Iconic ICONICVR002LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- Part I
- A1Born In The U.S.A.6:07
- A2Local Hero6:39
- A3Lucky Town4:22
- A4Darkness On The Edge Of Town4:19
- B1If I Should Fall Behind4:18
- B257 Channels (And Nothin' On)6:42
- B3The Big Muddy4:05
- B4Living Proof5:29
- Part Il
- C1My Hometown4:45
- C2Leap Of Faith4:01
- C3Man's Job5:11
- C4Roll Of The Dice10:08
- D1Human Touch7:31
- D2Glory Days7:34
- D3Hungry Heart3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Boss Is Back are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Boss Is Back are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 2023.
How do I tell if my copy of The Boss Is Back 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 The Boss Is Back 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.
