The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle — 1973

A sprawling, jazzy early peak of street-poetry songcraft. Ambitious and beloved. A cult favourite. First in our ranking of Bruce Springsteen's work, and the natural place to start.

On vinyl: Well-pressed originals still surface at reasonable prices; modern reissues are a safe bet if you want new.

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More from Bruce Springsteen — where to go next

If you have The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, 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 · Rock
   Classic
4. 4
   Nebraska1982 · Rock
   Classic
5. 5
   Born in the U.S.A.1984 · Rock
   Classic

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