Bruce Springsteen's Forgotten Masterpiece | The Story of 'Live 1975-85'

"Live 1975-85" was sold as a box set of 5 vinyl records, 3 cassettes or 3 CDs. It also became the first 5-record album in the top 10, and the first one to sell over a million copies.

In 1987, two singles were released: a cover of Edwin Starr’s “War” and an outtake from “Darkness on the Edge of Town” sessions titled “Fire”. “War” reached number 8 on the charts.

Also, a music video compiled of footage from the "Born In The U.S.A." tour for “Born To Run” was released.

Thumbnail photo taken by: Marshall Fish

00:00 The Biggest Rockstar in the World
02:38 Making the Album
06:10 The Release
08:37 Outro

[RaymondCarver-vyuk]

Wish we still had that excitement today when new music is released. Nothing better than going inside a record store to pick up something you really want!!!

[joetunon]

This box set did not disappoint. After the hayday of the USA tour, it was so refreshing to a long time die hard fan to hear such a great variety of concerts small and large represented in one box set. Long live the Boss!

[andrewwaters]

I got the cassette tape version for Christmas in 1986 and listened to it constantly for the next six years. Finally, I got the CD version in the '90s, then had the second CD stolen out of my car a few years later. Still probably my favorite music recording of all time!

[IMModusOperandi]

This mini-doc is wonderful!! And so much great footage!

[notfooled.]

Seen Springsteen live 7 times, but the first Bruce concert i ever saw was opening night of Born in the USA, in London, July 3 1985. I walked out of Wembley stadium, that night, convinced that at age 24, i had just seen the greatest concert i would ever see.
Turns out i was wrong, it was the second best live show i've ever seen, because 3 years later, the Tunnel of Love Express Tour rolled into town

[Carpediemdeluxe]

He had so much more personality in the 80’s than he does now.

[pmpgonzalez]

Bought at the time and still have it. What a box set. I was 15!

[ritahorvath]

Listening to that Box - Set
was like listening to an
audio book. Just better . 🌅

[InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I remember having my dad drive me to Meijer (in Michigan) to get the cassette version as soon as I could after it was released.

[zachleary]

I got the box set for Christmas when I was 11 or 12 and it's what really got me into the E-street band. I'm glad that Bruce revisited his thoughts on live albums. The energy of the E-Street band is felt on them and are treasures.

[timc]

Best Christmas present I ever received. I owned Born in the USA, and knew a few songs from FM radio. but Live 75-85 took me a magical journey. Than is still going today. 25 shows a couple in the front row. I have traveled the country

[paulchisholm]

Box set Christmas 1986, one of the best gifts I ever got!! Opened my eyes to the greatness of Bruce live and then saw him for myself in Sheffield on10th July 1988.

Been along for the ride ever since

[lofgrenmagnus]

Good documentary !Shows how Bruce feels so real !! Definitely a unique artist and an incredible band leader. There he is probably number one in the world! There by the name "The Boss"

[Kevrey]

A truly thoughtful and talented artist. Bruce Springsteen.

[jansieman]

I bought it when it came out and have been playing it since. In retrospect it was a good idea to go for the CD version 😅

[bleachersking]

Still have my original box set and it is in great condition.

[AndyJay-kyow]

I remember getting this in my early teens in the mid 90s in a small seaside town in England just playing it again and again. Still listen to it frequently.

[edwardwilliams]

I was gifted the Lp set, which I still have. It was and is a fantastic listen.

[andrewwickstead]

I was a teenager when this originally came out ….the river had got my attention, then born in the USA hit and I was hooked and this just was a taste of what I wanted…… more and more experience of seeing this man and his great band live…… a love affair that is stronger today more than ever

[kiddcapri]

Great video! A good watch.

UK here I've listened to Bruce for 35 year's, many many hours of listening his/their stuff. I have read his born to run autobiography and have most of his albums. Unfortunately I have never seen him live (missed this year's 2024 tour) and I'm ashamed to say I still haven't heard this live album.

My top 3 album's of his are (currently)...
1. Magic.
2. Nebraska.
3. Devils and dust.

(Note my top 3 albums of his change with the tide's).

Name your top 3 albums from the boss...