A massive, misread blockbuster whose anthemic surface hides bitter Vietnam-era disillusion. Seven hit singles deep. His commercial peak. Later output that justifies the journey through the back catalogue.
On vinyl: The original pressing is often easy to find second-hand in good condition.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Born in the USA on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best 1980s Rock Songs
- Dancing in the Dark on Best 1980s Rock Songs
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More from Bruce Springsteen — where to go next
If you have Born in the U.S.A., these are the Bruce Springsteen records worth reaching for next.
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Born to Run1975 · RockStart here
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Darkness on the Edge of Town1978 · RockClassic
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The River1980 · RockClassic
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Nebraska1982 · RockClassic
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Born in the U.S.A.1984 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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