Born In The U.S.A. vinyl value
Bruce Springsteen — Born In The U.S.A.: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Columbia | QC 38653 | Canada | — | $20–$41 |
| 1984 CBS | QC 38653 | Kenya | — | $20–$41 |
| 1984 Columbia | QC 38653 | US | — | $20–$41 |
| 1984 Columbia | QC 38653 | US | Carrollton Pressing, No Masterdisk Or RL | $20–$41 |
| 1984 Columbia | QC 38653 | US | Pitman Pressing, No Triangle | $20–$41 |
| 1985 Columbia | QC 38653 | US | Reissue, Carrollton Pressing, Triangle | $20–$41 |
| 1986 Columbia | QC 38653 | US | Pitman Pressing, Triangle | $20–$41 |
| 2014 Columbia | QC 38653 | US | Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram | $29–$76 |
| 2014 Columbia | QC 38653 | USA, Canada & Europe | Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram | $29–$76 |
| 2015 Columbia | QC 38653 | Europe | Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram | $29–$76 |
| 2015 Columbia | QC 38653 | Worldwide | Reissue, Remastered, 180 g | $29–$76 |
| 2024 Columbia | QC 38653 | Europe | Reissue, Remastered, 180g | $29–$76 |
4 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 CBS | 1100845 | Costa Rica | First Text Label |
| 1984 CBS | CBS 86304 | UK | Red Label |
| 2007 Columbia | 88697159531 | Europe | Reissue, Misprint |
| 2024 Columbia | 19658875161 | Europe | Limited Edition, Reissue, Red Translucent, Gatefold |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
23 pressings tracked, 16 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1984 US pressing it reads “AL 38653” on side one and “BL 38653” on side two. Sleeves migrate between copies over the years; the etching stays with the record.
- 3
Grade the condition. Condition multiplies the price: near mint can bring several times what a VG copy does. Vinyl and sleeve get separate grades; the scale is in our grading guide.
Discs and jackets part ways over the decades: a 1984 sleeve proves nothing about the record inside it. The runout etching and the label decide the pressing; the cover never does.
Questions
Which pressing of Born In The U.S.A. is worth the most?
The 1984 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 1984 “Red Label” and the 2007 “Reissue, Misprint”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1984 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1984 US pressing the runout reads “AL 38653”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Born In The U.S.A. worth today?
Sellers typically ask $20 to $76 for the pressings we track; for the 1984 QC 38653 the median ask is $22 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 22, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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