The River — 1980

A sprawling double album balancing bar-band joy and stark ballads. Generous and beloved. A peak. Not the headline release, but a genuine highlight.

On vinyl: Second-hand copies circulate widely; a clean original can be better value than a new repress.

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More from Bruce Springsteen — where to go next

If you have The River, these are the Bruce Springsteen records worth reaching for next.

1. 1
   Born to Run1975 · Rock
   Start here
2. 2
   Darkness on the Edge of Town1978 · Rock
   Classic
3. 3
   The River1980 · you're viewing this one
   Classic
4. 4
   Nebraska1982 · Rock
   Classic
5. 5
   Born in the U.S.A.1984 · Rock
   Classic

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