Bruce Springsteen‘s landmark ‘Nebraska‘ album Receives Expansive Reissue
Sony Music Vinyl has released a deluxe expanded edition of Bruce Springsteen’s critically acclaimed 1982 album,Nebraska. The 5-LP boxset and accompanying Blu-ray offer a extensive exploration of the album’s origins, including previously unreleased demos, live recordings, and a newly remastered version of the original release.Originally recorded in Springsteen’s home studio on a four-track recorder, Nebraska departed significantly from the E Street Band’s signature sound, presenting a stark and haunting collection of character-driven narratives. This reissue arrives as interest in Springsteen’s catalog continues to surge, offering both devoted fans and new listeners an unprecedented look into the creative process behind one of his most influential works. The collection provides a deep dive into the album’s progress, showcasing alternate versions and live performances that illuminate the evolution of these iconic songs.Boxset Contents
the boxset is structured across five discs. Disc 1 features Nebraska outtakes, including “Losin’ Kind,” “Downbound Train,” and “Child Bride.” Disc 2 compiles additional outtakes alongside the 1982 single B-side, “The Big Payback,” and tracks like “Working on the highway” and “Gun in Every Home.”
Discs 3 and 5 present live recordings from a performance at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, NJ. Disc 3 contains the full concert on vinyl, while Disc 5 offers the same performance on Blu-ray with audio options including 2.0 Uncompressed LPCM Stereo, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Surround, and Dolby Atmos. The Blu-ray’s total running time is 44:26 and includes an instrumental end-credits version of “Nebraska.”
Disc 4 delivers a remastered version of the original Nebraska album.
Track Listing Highlights
Disc 1: nebraska Outtakes – “Losin’ Kind,” “Downbound Train,” “Child Bride”
Disc 2: Single & Outtakes – “pink Cadillac,” “The Big Payback,” “Working on the Highway”
Disc 3 & 5: Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank, NJ) – Includes “Nebraska,” “Atlantic City,” “Highway Patrolman,” and “Reason to Believe”
Disc 4: Original Album Remastered – Features the complete original nebraska tracklist.
