Darkness on the Edge of Town — 1978

Lean, hard-bitten songs of work, fathers and thwarted dreams, recorded after a long legal exile. Tougher than Born to Run. A favourite among devotees. The one in the run that sometimes gets overlooked — don't let it.

On vinyl: Original '70s pressings vary widely in quality; check reviews of the specific reissue you're considering.

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More from Bruce Springsteen — where to go next

If you have Darkness on the Edge of Town, these are the Bruce Springsteen records worth reaching for next.

1. 1
   Born to Run1975 · Rock
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2. 2
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3. 3
   The River1980 · Rock
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4. 4
   Nebraska1982 · Rock
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5. 5
   Born in the U.S.A.1984 · Rock
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