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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.

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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

#VenueCityTourConcert dateRelease dateNotes
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 AngelesNovember 16, 1990 June 1, 2016 Christic Institute benefit show.
11 Shrine Auditorium Los AngelesNovember 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, 2009July 13, 2017Springsteen'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".
17Auditorium 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, 1996September 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, 2000October 6, 2017Tenth 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, 1988November 3, 2017
22 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival New Orleans Sessions Band Tour April 30, 2006December 1, 2017
23 Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey Darkness on the Edge of Town September 20, 1978December 22, 2017Second night of a three-night stand.
24 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New JerseyJune 24, 1993January 5, 2018The 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, 2005February 2, 2018
26 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 20, 1984March 2, 2018Tenth night of a ten-night stand.
27 TD Banknorth Garden Boston Magic November 19, 2007April 6, 2018Last appearance of Danny Federici as a touring member of the E Street Band.
28St. Rose of Lima School Freehold Borough, New Jersey Ghost of Tom Joad November 8, 1996May 4, 2018St. 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, 2009June 1, 2018Features the first-ever complete performance of The River .
30 Roxy Theatre Los Angeles Darkness on the Edge of Town July 7, 1978July 6, 2018One 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, 1981August 3, 2018Sixth night of a six-night stand. From the European leg of the tour.
32 United Center Chicago Reunion Tour September 30, 1999September 7, 2018
33 Olympiastadion Helsinki The Rising June 16, 2003October 5, 2018Only release from The Rising tour.
34 First Direct Arena Leeds Wrecking Ball July 24, 2013November 9, 2018
35 Roxy Theatre Los Angeles Born To Run October 18, 1975December 7, 2018Third night of a four-night stand.
36 Madison Square Garden New York CitySeptember 21, 1979December 24, 2018Part 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 CitySeptember 22, 1979December 24, 2018Part 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, 1988January 4, 2019Fifth night of a five-night stand.
39 St. Pete Times Forum Tampa, Florida Magic April 22, 2008February 1, 2019First show after the death of Danny Federici.
40 Sovereign Bank Arena Trenton, New Jersey Devils & Dust November 22, 2005March 1, 2019Last show of the tour.
41 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles Born in the U.S.A. September 27, 1985April 5, 2019First night of a four-night stand.
42 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey 1992–1993 World Tour July 25, 1992May 3, 2019Second night of an eleven-night stand.
43 MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey Wrecking Ball September 22, 2012June 7, 2019Springsteen's 63rd birthday.
44 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York The River December 29, 1980July 5, 2019Second night of a three-night stand.
45 Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California October 13, 1986August 9, 2019Part 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, 1978September 6, 2019First 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, 1999October 11, 2019Fourth night of a four-night stand.
48 Paramount Theatre Asbury Park, New Jersey Ghost of Tom Joad November 24, 1996November 1, 2019First night of a three-night stand.
49 Winterland Arena San Francisco Darkness on the Edge of Town December 15, 1978December 20, 2019One of five shows broadcast live on regional radio in 1978.
50 Winterland Arena San Francisco Darkness on the Edge of Town December 16, 1978December 20, 2019
51 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York Working on a Dream May 4, 2009February 7, 2020
52 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Tunnel of Love March 28, 1988March 6, 2020
53 Ullevi Gothenburg Wrecking Ball July 28, 2012April 3, 2020
54 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey The River July 9, 1981May 1, 2020Sixth 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, 2005June 12, 2020
56 First Union Center Philadelphia Reunion Tour September 25, 1999July 3, 2020Sixth night of a six-night stand.
57 Wembley Arena London Sessions Band Tour November 11, 2006August 21, 2020
58 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 6, 1984September 18, 2020Second night of a ten-night stand.
59 Fox Theatre Atlanta Darkness on the Edge of Town September 30, 1978October 9, 2020One 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, 2008November 6, 2020
61 Hammersmith Odeon London Born To Run November 24, 1975December 4, 2020Last show of the European leg of the tour.
62 Madison Square Garden New York City Working on a Dream November 7, 2009December 24, 2020Features 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, 2012January 8, 2021From the last US leg of the tour.
64 Palais des Congrès Acropolis Nice Ghost of Tom Joad May 18, 1997February 5, 2021
65 Madison Square Garden New York City Reunion Tour June 27, 2000March 12, 2021Eighth night of a ten-night stand.
66 Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles Tunnel of Love April 28, 1988April 2, 2021Fifth night of a five-night stand.
67 Boston Garden Boston 1992–1993 World Tour December 13, 1992May 7, 2021
68 Berkeley Community Theatre Berkeley, California Darkness on the Edge of Town July 1, 1978June 18, 2021
69 Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 22, 1985July 23, 2021Fourth night of a six-night stand. [3] Steven Van Zandt joins the band for the encore.
70 Fenway Park Boston Wrecking Ball August 15, 2012August 6, 2021
71 Tower Theater Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania Devils & Dust May 17, 2005September 3, 2021
72 Conseco Fieldhouse Indianapolis Magic March 20, 2008October 22, 2021Last appearance of Danny Federici with the E Street Band.
73 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York The River December 28, 1980December 3, 2021First night of a three-night stand. With this release, the whole stand has now been released.
74C.W. Post Dome Auditorium Greenvale, New York Born To Run December 12, 1975December 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, 2000January 7, 2022
76 Tower Theater Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania Ghost of Tom Joad December 9, 1995February 4, 2022
77 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Working on a Dream November 10, 2009March 4, 2022Features a complete performance of the Born To Run album.
78 Waldbühne Berlin 1992–1993 World Tour May 14, 1993April 1, 2022
79 Madison Square Garden New York City Tunnel of Love May 16, 1988May 6, 2022First night of a five-night stand.
80 Wembley Arena London The River June 4, 1981June 3, 2022Fifth night of a six-night stand. From the European leg of the tour.
81 Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy Paris Wrecking Ball July 4, 2012July 1, 2022From the 2012 European leg of the tour.
82 Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy Paris Wrecking Ball July 5, 2012July 1, 2022From the 2012 European leg of the tour.
83 Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. August 19, 1984August 5, 2022Ninth night of a ten-night stand.
84 PalaLottomatica Rome Sessions Band Tour October 10, 2006September 2, 2022
85 Fox Theatre Atlanta Darkness on the Edge of Town October 1, 1978October 7, 2022
86 Paramount Theatre Asbury Park, New Jersey Ghost of Tom Joad November 26, 1996November 4, 2022Third night of a three-night stand.
87 Sommet Center Nashville, Tennessee Magic August 21, 2008December 2, 2022
88 Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey Reunion Tour July 18, 1999December 24, 2022Second night of a 15 night stand.
89 Wachovia Spectrum Philadelphia Working on a Dream October 14, 2009December 8, 2023Second 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, 1999December 22, 2023Opening night of a 15 night stand.
91 Millennium Stadium Cardiff, Wales Wrecking Ball July 23, 2013January 12, 2024
92 E. J. Thomas Hall Akron, Ohio Ghost of Tom Joad September 25, 1996February 2, 2024
93 Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey Darkness on the Edge of Town September 21, 1978March 08, 2024Third night of a three-night stand. With this release, the whole stand has now been released.

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