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Born In The U.S.A.
Born In The U.S.A. Master Sound issue
Label (Cat #): CBS / Sony (30AP 2878)
Format: LP
Country: Japan
Release date (Original year): 1984 (1984)
I have 2 copies
A1- BORN IN THE U.S.A.
A2- COVER ME
A3- DARLINGTON COUNTY
A4- WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY
A5- DOWNBOUND TRAIN
A6- I'M ON FIRE
B1- NO SURRENDER
B2- BOBBY JEAN
B3- I'M GOIN' DOWN
B4- GLORY DAYS
B5- DANCING IN THE DARK
B6- MY HOMETOWN


Digitally remastered pressing unique to Japan, comes in a picture sleeve with vertical silver obi strip and circular sticker on the shrink wrap. Disc carries special grey "Master Sound" labels. Includes a bi-fold insert with English lyrics, a bi-fold insert with Japanese lyrics, a quad-fold brochure promoting the "Master Sound" and "Metal Master Sound" series, a "CBS" questionnaire card, a thick cardboard inner "Master Sound" sleeve, and a "CBS" protective sleeve.

There are four versions of the Japan vinyl pressing of "Born In The U.S.A.":
- First issue with white vertical obi (blue Japanese title)
- Second issue with white vertical obi (black Japanese title)
- Third issue with white horizontal obi
- Master Sound issue


This copy's runout groove etchings: (copy #2)
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Side 1 (stamped): 30AP-2878A2 〄CS 1 A 1
Side 2 (stamped): 30AP-2878B1 1 A 6

The "〄" symbol on the runout groove is based on the letters JIS and was used to indicate compliance with Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS).

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