Bruce Springsteen Archives

Bruce Springsteen Archives is an ongoing collection of officially released live albums by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Beginning in November 2014 with the release of the 2012 Apollo Theater concert, Springsteen sought out to release fully recorded shows from his past archives officially to fans for purchase. The releases, which focus on past tours prior to the launch of the archive, have ranged from the Born to Run tours through the Wrecking Ball World Tour; subsequent shows from 2014 on have been released on an ongoing basis, with full tours represented, as part of the same program.

The idea originally came after Springsteen released every concert from his High Hopes Tour for fans to purchase. Those shows were originally released for a limited time after the original concert dates, and were made available on a permanent basis after the launch of the archive. Several shows had previously circulated among fans as bootleg recordings; the archive releases are sourced from soundboard recordings, and are digitally restored and remastered. Releases are provided in a variety of digital download formats or on CD.[1]

Following the release of the Wachovia Spectrum 2009 show, it was announced that the following releases would focus shows even further back the band's history to cover more historic tours and performances, and in August 2017, nugs.net representative Brad Serling announced during an interview on E Street Radio that 25 additional archive releases were planned, to be released on a monthly schedule, starting with the 1977 Palace Theatre and Auditorium Theatre shows.[2] The archive series has since eclipsed that original expansion as of the May 3, 2019, release.

Releases

# Venue City Tour Concert date Release date Notes
1 Apollo Theater New York City March 9, 2012 November 17, 2014 Tenth anniversary of SiriusXM Radio. Tickets were available only to winners of a SiriusXM subscriber-only contest. Also served as the first rehearsal show for the Wrecking Ball World Tour.
2 The Agora Cleveland Darkness on the Edge of Town August 9, 1978 December 23, 2014 One of five shows broadcast live on regional radio in 1978.
3 Tower Theater Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania Born To Run December 31, 1975 February 10, 2015 Last show of the 1975 leg of the Born to Run Tour.
4 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York The River December 31, 1980 March 25, 2015 Third night of a three-night stand. A re-mix of this show was released on July 5, 2019.
5 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 5, 1984 May 13, 2015 First night of a ten-night stand.
6 Los Angeles Sports Arena Los Angeles Tunnel of Love April 23, 1988 July 8, 2015 Second night of a five-night stand.
7 Schottenstein Center Columbus, Ohio Devils & Dust July 31, 2005 September 24, 2015
8 Ippodromo delle Capannelle Rome Wrecking Ball July 11, 2013 November 11, 2015 Original release was replaced with a new mix free of charge to previous purchasers on December 18, 2015.
9 ASU Activity Center Tempe, Arizona The River November 5, 1980 December 24, 2015 Partial audio released free of charge to complement video of this show from The Ties That Bind box set. Between this release and the box set, the entire show was released in official quality.
10 Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles November 16, 1990 June 1, 2016 Christic Institute benefit show.
11 Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles November 17, 1990 June 1, 2016 Christic Institute benefit show.
12 HSBC Arena Buffalo, New York Working on a Dream November 22, 2009 December 24, 2016 Last show of the tour, and the last appearance of Clarence Clemons with the E Street Band. Features the only complete performance to date of Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J., Springsteen's debut album.
13 Scottrade Center St. Louis Magic August 23, 2008 April 14, 2017 Amongst die hard fans, this was seen as a "classic" show of Bruce's latter era.
14 Olympiastadion Helsinki Wrecking Ball July 31, 2012 May 23, 2017 The longest known show of Springsteen's career.
15 Wachovia Spectrum Philadelphia Working on a Dream October 20, 2009 July 13, 2017 Springsteen's last show at the venue before its demolition. Features a complete performance of the Born in the U.S.A. album.
16 Palace Theatre Albany, New York Born To Run February 7, 1977 August 4, 2017 Touted as the first released soundboard recording of the 1977 leg of the Born to Run Tour, also known as the "Chicken Scratch Tour".
17 Auditorium Theatre Rochester, New York Born To Run February 8, 1977 August 4, 2017 From the 1977 leg of the Born to Run Tour, also known as the "Chicken Scratch Tour".
18 King's Hall Belfast Ghost of Tom Joad March 19, 1996 September 1, 2017
19 The Summit Houston Darkness on the Edge of Town December 8, 1978 September 21, 2017 Video released as part of The Promise box set. Sales from this release benefited relief efforts for Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
20 Madison Square Garden New York City Reunion Tour July 1, 2000 October 6, 2017 Tenth night of a ten-night stand, and the last show of the tour. Portions of this show released as part of Live in New York City.
21 Stockholms Stadion Stockholm Tunnel of Love July 3, 1988 November 3, 2017
22 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival New Orleans Sessions Band Tour April 30, 2006 December 1, 2017
23 Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey Darkness on the Edge of Town September 20, 1978 December 22, 2017 Second night of a three-night stand.
24 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey June 24, 1993 January 5, 2018 The Concert to Fight Hunger, a benefit show for various food banks and hunger-fighting organizations. Features a number of special guests including Clarence Clemons, Max Weinberg, Southside Johnny, and Little Steven.
25 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, Michigan Devils & Dust August 3, 2005 February 2, 2018
26 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 20, 1984 March 2, 2018 Tenth night of a ten-night stand.
27 TD Banknorth Garden Boston Magic November 19, 2007 April 6, 2018 Last appearance of Danny Federici as a touring member of the E Street Band.
28 St. Rose of Lima School Freehold Borough, New Jersey Ghost of Tom Joad November 8, 1996 May 4, 2018 St. Rose of Lima School Hispanic Community Center benefit show. Tickets were only available to residents of Freehold, NJ.
29 Madison Square Garden New York City Working on a Dream November 8, 2009 June 1, 2018 Features the first-ever complete performance of The River.
30 Roxy Theatre Los Angeles Darkness on the Edge of Town July 7, 1978 July 6, 2018 One of five shows broadcast live on regional radio in 1978. Eight selections from this show previously appeared on Live 1975-85.
31 Wembley Arena London The River June 5, 1981 August 3, 2018 Sixth night of a six-night stand. From the European leg of the tour.
32 United Center Chicago Reunion Tour September 30, 1999 September 7, 2018
33 Olympiastadion Helsinki The Rising June 16, 2003 October 5, 2018 Only release from The Rising tour.
34 First Direct Arena Leeds Wrecking Ball July 24, 2013 November 9, 2018
35 Roxy Theatre Los Angeles Born To Run October 18, 1975 December 7, 2018 Third night of a four-night stand.
36 Madison Square Garden New York City September 21, 1979 December 24, 2018 Part of the 1979 MUSE No Nukes concert series advocating against the use of nuclear energy. Note: No longer available as of July 2021.
37 Madison Square Garden New York City September 22, 1979 December 24, 2018 Part of the 1979 MUSE No Nukes concert series advocating against the use of nuclear energy. Note: No longer available as of July 2021.
38 Madison Square Garden New York City Tunnel of Love May 23, 1988 January 4, 2019 Fifth night of a five-night stand.
39 St. Pete Times Forum Tampa, Florida Magic April 22, 2008 February 1, 2019 First show after the death of Danny Federici.
40 Sovereign Bank Arena Trenton, New Jersey Devils & Dust November 22, 2005 March 1, 2019 Last show of the tour.
41 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles Born in the U.S.A. September 27, 1985 April 5, 2019 First night of a four-night stand.
42 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey 1992–1993 World Tour July 25, 1992 May 3, 2019 Second night of an eleven-night stand.
43 MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey Wrecking Ball September 22, 2012 June 7, 2019 Springsteen's 63rd birthday.
44 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York The River December 29, 1980 July 5, 2019 Second night of a three-night stand.
45 Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California October 13, 1986 August 9, 2019 Part of the inaugural installment of the Bridge School Benefit concert series.
46 Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey Darkness on the Edge of Town September 19, 1978 September 6, 2019 First night of a three-night stand. One of five shows broadcast live on regional radio in 1978.
47 Staples Center Los Angeles Reunion Tour October 23, 1999 October 11, 2019 Fourth night of a four-night stand.
48 Paramount Theatre Asbury Park, New Jersey Ghost of Tom Joad November 24, 1996 November 1, 2019 First night of a three-night stand.
49 Winterland Arena San Francisco Darkness on the Edge of Town December 15, 1978 December 20, 2019 One of five shows broadcast live on regional radio in 1978.
50 Winterland Arena San Francisco Darkness on the Edge of Town December 16, 1978 December 20, 2019
51 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York Working on a Dream May 4, 2009 February 7, 2020
52 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Tunnel of Love March 28, 1988 March 6, 2020
53 Ullevi Gothenburg Wrecking Ball July 28, 2012 April 3, 2020
54 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey The River July 9, 1981 May 1, 2020 Sixth night of a six-night stand. "Jersey Girl" from this show previously appeared on Live 1975-85. Sales from this release benefited the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund.
55 Hovet Stockholm Devils & Dust June 25, 2005 June 12, 2020
56 First Union Center Philadelphia Reunion Tour September 25, 1999 July 3, 2020 Sixth night of a six-night stand.
57 Wembley Arena London Sessions Band Tour November 11, 2006 August 21, 2020
58 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 6, 1984 September 18, 2020 Second night of a ten-night stand.
59 Fox Theatre Atlanta Darkness on the Edge of Town September 30, 1978 October 9, 2020 One of five shows broadcast live on regional radio in 1978. With this release, all five shows broadcast in 1978 on regional radio have been released.
60 Greensboro Coliseum Complex Greensboro, North Carolina Magic April 28, 2008 November 6, 2020
61 Hammersmith Odeon London Born To Run November 24, 1975 December 4, 2020 Last show of the European leg of the tour.
62 Madison Square Garden New York City Working on a Dream November 7, 2009 December 24, 2020 Features the first-ever complete performance of The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle album.
63 Xcel Energy Center St. Paul, Minnesota Wrecking Ball November 12, 2012 January 8, 2021 From the last US leg of the tour.
64 Palais des Congrès Acropolis Nice Ghost of Tom Joad May 18, 1997 February 5, 2021
65 Madison Square Garden New York City Reunion Tour June 27, 2000 March 12, 2021 Eighth night of a ten-night stand.
66 Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles Tunnel of Love April 28, 1988 April 2, 2021 Fifth night of a five-night stand.
67 Boston Garden Boston 1992–1993 World Tour December 13, 1992 May 7, 2021
68 Berkeley Community Theatre Berkeley, California Darkness on the Edge of Town July 1, 1978 June 18, 2021
69 Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 22, 1985 July 23, 2021 Fourth night of a six-night stand.[3] Steven Van Zandt joins the band for the encore.
70 Fenway Park Boston Wrecking Ball August 15, 2012 August 6, 2021
71 Tower Theater Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania Devils & Dust May 17, 2005 September 3, 2021
72 Conseco Fieldhouse Indianapolis Magic March 20, 2008 October 22, 2021 Last appearance of Danny Federici with the E Street Band.
73 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York The River December 28, 1980 December 3, 2021 First night of a three-night stand. With this release, the whole stand has now been released.
74 C.W. Post Dome Auditorium Greenvale, New York Born To Run December 12, 1975 December 23, 2021 "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" from this show had previously been released and was a regular radio favorite around the holidays.
75 Anaheim Pond Anaheim, California Reunion Tour May 22, 2000 January 7, 2022
76 Tower Theater Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania Ghost of Tom Joad December 9, 1995 February 4, 2022
77 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Working on a Dream November 10, 2009 March 4, 2022 Features a complete performance of the Born To Run album.
78 Waldbühne Berlin 1992–1993 World Tour May 14, 1993 April 1, 2022
79 Madison Square Garden New York City Tunnel of Love May 16, 1988 May 6, 2022 First night of a five-night stand.
80 Wembley Arena London The River June 4, 1981 June 3, 2022 Fifth night of a six-night stand. From the European leg of the tour.
81 Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy Paris Wrecking Ball July 4, 2012 July 1, 2022 From the 2012 European leg of the tour.
82 Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy Paris Wrecking Ball July 5, 2012 July 1, 2022 From the 2012 European leg of the tour.
83 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 19, 1984 August 5, 2022 Ninth night of a ten-night stand.
84 PalaLottomatica Rome Sessions Band Tour October 10, 2006 September 2, 2022
85 Fox Theatre Atlanta Darkness on the Edge of Town October 1, 1978 October 7, 2022
86 Paramount Theatre Asbury Park, New Jersey Ghost of Tom Joad November 26, 1996 November 4, 2022 Third night of a three-night stand.
87 Sommet Center Nashville, Tennessee Magic August 21, 2008 December 2, 2022
88 Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Reunion Tour July 18, 1999 December 24, 2022 Second night of a 15 night stand.
89 Wachovia Spectrum Philadelphia Working on a Dream October 14, 2009 December 8, 2023 Second night of a four night stand. Features a complete performance of the Darkness on the Edge of Town album.
90 Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Reunion Tour July 15, 1999 December 22, 2023 Opening night of a 15 night stand.
91 Millennium Stadium Cardiff, Wales Wrecking Ball July 23, 2013 January 12, 2024
92 E. J. Thomas Hall Akron, Ohio Ghost of Tom Joad September 25, 1996 February 2, 2024
93 Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey Darkness on the Edge of Town September 21, 1978 March 08, 2024 Third night of a three-night stand. With this release, the whole stand has now been released.

References

  1. ^ Greene, Andy (November 18, 2014). "Bruce Springsteen Launches Archival Concert Download Service". Rolling Stone.
  2. ^ Leight, Elias (August 3, 2017). "Bruce Springsteen's Live Vaults Set to Add 25 New Recordings". Rolling Stone.
  3. ^ Flannigan, Erik (July 23, 2021). "I Got You And You Got Me". www.nugs.net. Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-28. This release marks the debut of the August 22 recording. [...] the Giants Stadium homestand wrapped with gigs on August 31 and September 1. The remote recording truck did not return for the last two concerts.