Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A. (Vinyl, 1984, Columbia QC 38653, Pitman Pressing, No Triangle, Customatrix)

Why This Record Matters
Born In The U.S.A. is Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 album and one of the defining releases of his career, featuring the E Street Band across a collection that produced numerous major singles. The album includes “Dancing In The Dark,” “I’m On Fire,” “Glory Days,” “My Hometown,” and the title track. Produced by Springsteen, Chuck Plotkin, Jon Landau, and Steve Van Zandt, it represents Springsteen’s major mid-1980s commercial period.

Collector Note
This 1984 U.S. Columbia pressing carries catalog number QC 38653 and is the Pitman pressing without the circled triangle on the labels but with the Customatrix “o” stamp. The supplied Variant 6 runouts are P <JxMP> PAL 38653 G3AA on Side A and (H-MP) P o PBL-38653 G2AD on Side B. This copy includes the confirmed original blue photo and credits inner sleeve along with the original black-and-white lyric sheet.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Original Inner Sleeve: Included
Lyric Sheet: Included
Condition Note: Solid VG player copy all around.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Columbia
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P <JxMP> PAL 38653 G3AA
Side B: (H-MP) P o PBL-38653 G2AD

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Born In The U.S.A. – 4:39
A2 Cover Me – 3:26
A3 Darlington County – 4:48
A4 Working On The Highway – 3:11
A5 Downbound Train – 3:35
A6 I'm On Fire – 2:36
Side B
B1 No Surrender – 4:00
B2 Bobby Jean – 3:46
B3 I'm Goin' Down – 3:29
B4 Glory Days – 4:15
B5 Dancing In The Dark – 4:01
B6 My Hometown – 4:33

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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