Bruce Springsteen - Darkness On The Edge Of Town [180g Vinyl]

Bruce Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town emerged after a long legal battle that halted the band for nearly three years, intensifying the determination and thematic weight of the material. Recorded at the Record Plant in New York and originally released in 1978, the album marked a shift toward a leaner, sharper sound, focusing on hard working characters, personal struggle, and the pursuit of purpose under difficult circumstances. This 180g black vinyl edition presents the record with a balanced, stable playing surface that reflects the clarity and punch of the original production.

Across its ten tracks, the album blends rock urgency with a narrative depth that shaped Springsteen's late 70s identity. "Badlands" opens with defiant momentum, driven by powerful drums and widescreen guitars, while "Racing in the Street" strips the sound down to something intimate and reflective. Songs like "The Promised Land" and "Prove It All Night" show the E Street Band pushing forward with tight, disciplined arrangements, pairing intensity with a sense of resilience. Each performance highlights the band's dynamic range, from raw, energetic bursts to slow building emotional weight.

This 180g remastered LP is packaged in a jacket modeled after the original release, presenting the album's stark photographic style and classic layout. Darkness on the Edge of Town remains one of Springsteen's most enduring works, a focused and determined statement shaped by years of struggle and a renewed creative drive. This edition offers a durable, well balanced presentation of a record that continues to resonate with listeners for its storytelling and musical force.

• Format: 180g black vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "Badlands", "The Promised Land", "Prove It All Night", "Racing in the Street"
• Pressing details: Remastered edition, classic jacket art
• Genre/style: Rock, Heartland Rock, Classic Rock, Singer Songwriter
• UPC: 888750142511

Darkness on the Edge of Town stands as a defining Springsteen release, capturing a mix of grit, hope, and determination that remains timeless.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Badlands
2. Adam Raised A Cain
3. Something In The Night
4. Candy's Room
5. Racing In The Street

Side B:

1. The Promised Land
2. Factory
3. Streets Of Fire
4. Prove It All Night
5. Darkness On The Edge Of Town