Bruce Springsteen – The Essential Bruce Springsteen

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Label:	Columbia – 5137009001
Series:	The Essential (4)
Format:	2 x CD , Compilation, Remastered CD , Compilation, Limited Edition, Remastered
Country:	Europe
Released:	2003
Genre:	Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Rock & Roll

Tracklist

1-1	Bruce Springsteen–	Blinded By The Light Piano – Harold Wheeler	5:04
1-2	Bruce Springsteen–	For You	4:40
1-3	Bruce Springsteen–	Spirit In The Night Piano – Harold Wheeler	5:00
1-4	Bruce Springsteen–	4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) Congas, Percussion – Richard Blackwell	5:37
1-5	Bruce Springsteen–	Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) Congas, Percussion – Richard Blackwell	7:04
1-6	Bruce Springsteen–	Thunder Road Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Mike Appel	4:51
1-7	Bruce Springsteen–	Born To Run Drums – Ernest "Boom" Carter*	4:32
1-8	Bruce Springsteen–	Jungleland Violin – Suki Lahav*	9:36
1-9	Bruce Springsteen–	Badlands	4:04
1-10	Bruce Springsteen–	Darkness On The Edge Of Town	4:31
1-11	Bruce Springsteen–	The Promised Land	4:31
1-12	Bruce Springsteen–	The River	5:00
1-13	Bruce Springsteen–	Hungry Heart	3:20
1-14	Bruce Springsteen–	Nebraska	4:29
1-15	Bruce Springsteen–	Atlantic City	3:56
2-1	Bruce Springsteen–	Born In The U.S.A.	4:42
2-2	Bruce Springsteen–	Glory Days	4:17
2-3	Bruce Springsteen–	Dancing In The Dark	4:03
2-4	Bruce Springsteen–	Tunnel Of Love	5:12
2-5	Bruce Springsteen–	Brilliant Disguise	4:15
2-6	Bruce Springsteen–	Human Touch Bass – Randy Jackson (2) Drums – Jeff Porcaro	6:31
2-7	Bruce Springsteen–	Living Proof	4:48
2-8	Bruce Springsteen–	Lucky Town	3:28
2-9	Bruce Springsteen–	Streets Of Philadelphia	3:18
2-10	Bruce Springsteen–	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Pedal Steel Guitar – Marty Rifkin	4:23
2-11	Bruce Springsteen–	The Rising Cello – Jane Scarpantoni	4:49
2-12	Bruce Springsteen–	Mary's Place Baritone Saxophone – Ed Manion Cello – Jane Scarpantoni Choir – Tiffeny Andrews Choir, Contractor – Corinda Carford Tenor Saxophone – Jerry Vivino Trombone – Rich Rosenberg Trumpet – Mike Spengler Baritone Saxophone – Ed Manion Cello – Jane Scarpantoni Choir – Tiffeny Andrews Choir, Contractor – Corinda Carford Tenor Saxophone – Jerry Vivino Trombone – Rich Rosenberg Trumpet – Mike Spengler	6:01
2-13	Bruce Springsteen–	Lonesome Day Cello – Larry Lemaster*	4:07
2-14	Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band–	American Skin (41 Shots) (Live)	7:52
2-15	Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band–	Land Of Hope And Dreams (Live)	9:22
		Bonus Disc
3-1	Bruce Springsteen–	From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)	2:42
3-2	Bruce Springsteen–	The Big Payback	1:58
3-3	Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band–	Held Up Without A Gun (Live)	1:21
3-4	Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band–	Trapped (Live) Written-By – Jimmy Cliff	5:10
3-5	Bruce Springsteen–	None But The Brave	5:35
3-6	Bruce Springsteen–	Missing	5:04
3-7	Bruce Springsteen–	Lift Me Up	5:16
3-8	Bruce Springsteen–	Viva Las Vegas Bass – Bob Glaub Drums – Jeff Porcaro Piano, Organ – Ian McLagan Written-By – Mort Shuman And Doc Pomus*	3:10
3-9	Bruce Springsteen–	County Fair	4:50
3-10	Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band–	Code Of Silence (Live) Written-By – Joe Grushecky	4:33
3-11	Bruce Springsteen–	Dead Man Walkin' Bass – Jim Hanson	2:43
3-12	Bruce Springsteen–	Countin' On A Miracle (Acoustic)	5:00

Companies, etc.

Copyright © – Bruce Springsteen
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Bruce Springsteen
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Made By – Sony Music
Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC

Credits

Accordion, Organ, Glockenspiel, Piano, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Electric Organ [Farfisa], Electric Organ [Vox Continental] – Danny Federici (tracks: 1-4, 1-5, 1-7, 1-9 to 1-13, 2-1 to 2-5, 2-10 to 2-15, 3-3 to 3-5, 3-9 to 3-11)
Art Direction – Dave Bett*
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Soozie Tyrell (tracks: 2-11 to 2-13)
Bass, Tuba, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Garry Tallent (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13, 2-1 to 2-5, 2-10 to 2-15, 3-1, 3-3 to 3-5, 3-9, 3-10)
Choir – Alliance Singers (tracks: 2-12)
Design – Fusako Chubachi
Drums, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Vincent "Mad Dog" Lopez* (tracks: 1-1 to 1-5)
Drums, Percussion – Gary Mallaber (tracks: 2-7, 2-8, 2-10, 3-11)
Executive-Producer – Jon Landau
Glockenspiel, Synthesizer, Keyboards, Piano, Mellotron, Keyboards [Kurzweil], Keyboards [Crumar], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synthesizer [Korg M1], Pump Organ – Roy Bittan (tracks: 1-6, 1-8, 1-9, 1-11 to 1-13, 2-1 to 2-7, 2-11 to 2-15, 3-1, 3-3 to 3-5, 3-9, 3-10)
Guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Steve Van Zandt (tracks: 1-9 to 1-13, 2-1 to 2-3, 2-11 to 2-15, 3-3, 3-5, 3-9, 3-10)
Guitar, Slide Guitar, Banjo, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Dobro – Nils Lofgren (tracks: 2-4, 2-5, 2-11 to 2-15, 3-4, 3-10)
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Bass, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Recorder, Mandolin, Handclaps – Bruce Springsteen
Liner Notes – Bruce Springsteen
Photography By – Krueger*
Photography By [Additional] – Tim White*
Photography By [Cover] – Mary Alfieri
Piano, Organ, Electric Piano, Clavinet – David Sancious (tracks: 1-1 to 1-5, 1-7)
Producer – Steve Van Zandt (tracks: 1-12, 1-13, 2-1 to 2-3, 3-1)
Remastered By – Bob Ludwig
Saxophone, Percussion, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Handclaps – Clarence Clemons (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8, 1-10 to 1-13, 2-1 to 2-5, 2-11 to 2-15, 3-3 to 3-5, 3-10)
Vocals, Guitar, Harmony Vocals – Patti Scialfa (tracks: 2-4 to 2-6, 2-11 to 2-15, 3-4, 3-10)
Written-By – Bruce Springsteen (tracks: 1-1 to 1-15, 2-1 to 2-15, 3-1 to 3-3, 3-5 to 3-7, 3-9 to 3-12)

Notes

Issued in Double thick jewel case ('Fatboy') with additional 44-page booklet and with hype sticker:
30 Career Spanning Classics on 2 CD's. Also includes a free, limited edition bonus CD with 12 rare and previously unreleased songs

First Cat# appears on front inlay sides
Second Cat# appears on rear Inlay sides
Third & fourth cat# appear on back cover top right
Fifth cat# appears on booklet bottom right & on sticker

© 2003 Bruce Springsteen / ℗ 1973, 1995 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. 1975, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003 Bruce Springsteen

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 5 099751 370000
Barcode (Scanned): 5099751370000
Rights Society: BIEM
Rights Society (Boxed): SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
Other (Disc 1 Cat#): 5137009001/1
Other (Disc 2 Cat#): 5137009001/2
Other (Disc 3 Cat#): 5137009001/3
Label Code: LC 00162
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): Sony Music S5137009001-0103 11 D2
Mastering SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 94W3
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): Sony Music S5137009001-0203 13 A16
Mastering SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI L553
Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 94U2
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3): Sony Music S5137009001-0303 11 D4
Mastering SID Code (Disc 3): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Disc 3): IFPI 94V8

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	The Essential Bruce Springsteen (3×CD, Compilation, Limited Edition, Remastered)	Columbia	513700 9, COL 513700 9, 5137009001	Europe	2003
Recently Edited	The Essential Bruce Springsteen (3×CD, Compilation, Remastered)	Columbia	5137009000	Australia & New Zealand	2003
Recently Edited	The Essential Bruce Springsteen (3×CD, Compilation, Remastered)	Columbia	C2K 90773	US	2003
Recently Edited	The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2×CD, Compilation)	Columbia	COL 513700 2	Europe	2003
Recently Edited	The Essential Bruce Springsteen (3×CD, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, )	Sony Records Int'l	SI 501-3	Japan	2003