As far as I know, there are at least 11 versions of the UK vinyl pressing of Born To Run.
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Version 1:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 6 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
Discogs
Version 2:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 4 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
- "CBS & ® CBS INC." on 6 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
(same sleeve as version 1)
Discogs
Version 3:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- "(PC 33795)" on right side on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 4 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
- "CBS & ® CBS INC." on 6 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
(same sleeve as version 1)
Discogs
Version 4:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 4 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
(same sleeve as version 1)
Discogs
Version 5:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Double arrow on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 6 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
- More spacing in the labels' outer rim text than version 6
(same sleeve as version 1)
My copy | Discogs
Version 6:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Double arrow on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 6 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
- Less spacing in the labels' outer rim text than version 5
(same sleeve as version 1)
My copy | Discogs
Version 7:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Double arrow on labels
- "(PC 33795)" on right side on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 4 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
- "CBS & ® CBS INC." on 6 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
(same sleeve as version 1)
My copy | Discogs
Version 8:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Double arrow on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 4 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
(same sleeve as version 1)
My copy | Discogs | Discogs
Version 9:
- Gatefold sleeve
- Red labels
- Double arrow on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 4 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
- "CBS AND ® CBS INC." on 6 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
(same sleeve as version 1)
Discogs
Version 10:
- Gatefold sleeve with barcode
- Red labels
- Double arrow on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" on 3 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
- "CBS AND ® CBS INC." on 4 o'clock position on labels' outer rim Discogs
Version 11:
- Gatefold sleeve with barcode
- Red labels
- Double arrow on labels
- "CBS AND ® CBS INC." on 4 o'clock position on labels' outer rim
(same sleeve as version 10)
Discogs
Notes:
- I tried to list the versions in a correct chronological order.
- Please have a look at your copies and tell me if you have one that's any different from the ones I listed.
- Discogs has two entries (Discogs | Discogs) of what looks to me the same version (version 8).
- It is possible that copies exist with the label of one version on one side and the label of another version on the other side, as is the case with Tunnel Of Love and The Wild, The Innocent, & The E Street Shuffle for example.
Promo issues:
I've not seen any promo stamped copies.
Inner sleeves:
I've not seen any copy with an insert.
UK Springsteen discography inserts:
Some copies of version 7 (my copy) came with the 7-album discography insert.
7-album discography insert (front/back)
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Hype stickers:
I've not seen any copy with a hype sticker.
Mispressing:
Some copies, of version 6 at least, have the inner side of the gatefold sleeve glued upside down in relation to the outer side. See copy on Discogs.