Bruce Springsteen - The River Vinyl

Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Title: The River
Label: CBS Records
Catalogue Number: CBS 88510
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1980
Pressing Year: 1980 UK Pressing
Format: Vinyl 2LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The River is Bruce Springsteen's acclaimed fifth studio album and the first double album of his career. Released in 1980, the record balances upbeat rock and roll anthems with deeply personal and reflective songwriting. Featuring classic tracks such as "Hungry Heart", "The River", "Out In The Street", "Cadillac Ranch" and "Fade Away", the album is widely regarded as one of Springsteen's finest achievements and a defining release of the 1980s.

Pressing Notes

Original UK CBS Records pressing issued under catalogue number CBS 88510. As Springsteen's first double album, The River showcased the full range of his songwriting abilities, from stadium-ready rockers to poignant storytelling. Early UK pressings remain highly collectible and are admired for their powerful analogue sound quality and authentic presentation.

Track Listing

Side A

The Ties That Bind
Sherry Darling
Jackson Cage
Two Hearts
Independence Day

Side B

Hungry Heart
Out In The Street
Crush On You
You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)
I Wanna Marry You
The River

Side C

Point Blank
Cadillac Ranch
I'm A Rocker
Fade Away
Stolen Car

Side D

Ramrod
The Price You Pay
Drive All Night
Wreck On The Highway
Matrix / Runout

Side A: CBS 88510 A
Side B: CBS 88510 B
Side C: CBS 88510 C
Side D: CBS 88510 D

Additional Information
Original UK CBS Records pressing
Double LP set
Features "Hungry Heart", "The River" and "Cadillac Ranch"
Original lyric inners
Stereo pressing
One of Bruce Springsteen's most celebrated albums
Classic heartland rock release
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record 1: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record 2: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.