Born in the U.S.A. (version 9b)

~ Recording by Bruce Springsteen

Annotation

Recorded at Thrill Hill Recording

Annotation last modified on 2010-10-08 15:36 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1998-11-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 492605 4
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracks (CTDP on discs)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CXK 69475
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce Springsteen & The E Street BandAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CXK 69475
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracks (US, club edition)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CXK 69475
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracks (long box)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1998-11-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)492605 2, COL 492605 2
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)69475, CXT 69475
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-11-26
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS 8801~4
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (acetate)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-03-31
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)[none]
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1999-04-13
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 2, COL 494200 2
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-04-13
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:09Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1999-04-14
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS-8892
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CM 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (glass mastered at Sony Music, Pitman)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)69476, C2 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 1
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 8, COL 494200 8
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 4, COL 494200 4
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 494200 2
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 2
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)2-494200
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (book‐pack edition)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 9, COL 494200 9
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 2, COL 494200 2
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 4
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 4, COL 494200 4
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDCOL 5771 K
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200.4
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (clear cassette)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 4
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (blue cassette)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 4
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CT69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (club edition)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)69476, CK 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (“Made in Mexico” on back cover)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 4
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (mispackaged)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 2, COL 494200 2
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (glass mastered at Sony Music, Pitman)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (glass mastered at DADC)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (glass mastered at Sony Disc Manufacturing, Springfield)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69476
1.3Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenI Wanna Be With YouBruce SpringsteenEP + Compilation
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS 8800
1.3Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenI Wanna Be With YouBruce SpringsteenEP + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)6670252000, COL 667025 2
1.3Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenI Wanna Be With YouBruce SpringsteenEP + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)6670252000, COL 667025 2
1.4Born in the USA3:10Bruce SpringsteenI Wanna Be With YouBruce SpringsteenEP + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)667206 2
1.3Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenI Wanna Be With You (with French sticker)Bruce SpringsteenEP + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)6670252000, COL 667025 2
1.2Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenSad EyesBruce SpringsteenSingle
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 667491 5
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (“XXI Vinteum / Os Maiores Sucessos Do Século” issue)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)110042/2-494200
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-12-19
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 52~55
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (Japan, vinyl replica edition)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-08-24
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)MHCP-740
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (Spain, “El Periódico” reissue)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • ES2008-12-28
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697353982
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (Spain, “El Mundo” reissue)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • ES2008-12-28
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697353982
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (Japan, vinyl replica edition for the european market)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)88697287582
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (Portugal, “Editora Planeta DeAgostini” reissue)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Planeta DeAgostini4942002000
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2013-09-23
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883768742
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracks (44.1kHz / 24bit)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
2.15Born in the U.S.A. (demo version – 1982)3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracks (44.1kHz / 24bit)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-10-26
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.15Born in the U.S.A. (demo version – 1982)3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2020-02-21
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)190759789315
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (US, 2020 reissue)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2020-02-21
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)19075978931
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK69476
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CPK-2043
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)2-494200
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDMI 494200
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:09Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 494200 2
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CXK 69475
Promotion
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-11-26
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS 8801~4
2.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenThe Philadelphia StoryBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)[none]
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (parent company, not normally a label - see subsidiaries), Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS8801~8804
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CXK69475
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
[none]
2.13Born in the U.S.A.3:14Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
[none]
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracks SamplerBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CSK 41561
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenTracks SamplerBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CSK 41561
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenTracks SamplerBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CSK 41561
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (acetate, jewel case)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-03-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)[none]
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (acetate, plastic sleeve)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-03-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)[none]
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (acetate)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-04-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)[none]
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:09Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1999-04-14
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS-8892
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)494200 2
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:08Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (acetate)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)[none]
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CB 0322313, COL CB 0322313
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks ~ The Best of “Tracks”Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS 8892
1.3Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce SpringsteenI Wanna Be With YouBruce SpringsteenEP + Compilation
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS 8800
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-12-19
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 52~55
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 Tracks (Japan, vinyl replica edition)Bruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-08-24
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)MHCP-740
20.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenBorn to Run 30th AnniversaryBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation + Live
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)
2.15Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce SpringsteenTracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)[none]
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:10Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)2-494200, 898.063/2-494200
Bootleg
1.8Born in the U.S.A.3:11Bruce Springsteen18 TracksBruce SpringsteenAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (fake Columbia label, for bootlegs only)DT-671

Relationships

recording engineer:Mike Batlan (in 1982-01)
producer:Bruce Springsteen
guitar and lead vocals:Bruce Springsteen
recording of:Born in the U.S.A. (on 1982-01-03)

Born in the U.S.A.

publisher:Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:Bruce Springsteen (in 1981)
publisher:Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
referred to in medleys:Born in the USA / Dancing in the Dark (order: 1)
later parody versions:Born in East L.A.
Born in the Jewish Faith
later translated parody versions:Diggin' the Nose (Hier bohrt der Boss noch selbst)
Nemo a canexei (Radiosboro)
version of:Vietnam
is the basis for:Banned in the U.S.A.