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Vinyl Hunting & Collecting: a Bruce Springsteen record collector's log from the Far East

About me

Introduction	Springsteen's music has played a significant role in my personal life since I first heard THE RIVER in 1980. I began collecting his records in 1981, soon after discovering the thrill of his live shows through bootlegs. My passion lies in vinyl — especially rare official LPs and classic bootlegs from his major debut in 1973 through the mid '80s. This blog initially started as a fun escape from work and gradually became a space to share my thoughts with fellow collectors worldwide. I have no ties to the official or underground record industry; what I write is based on personal collecting experience, conversations with collectors, dealings with retailers, and publicly available sources. My blog policy: I don’t write about what I don’t own. Feel free to use or share anything you find here — I'd appreciate it if you could credit the blog, since I hold the copyright to my original content. Lastly, my handle comes from a favorite Springsteen track from the '80s: no arrogance intended, whatsoever.

Introduction

Springsteen's music has played a significant role in my personal life since I first heard THE RIVER in 1980. I began collecting his records in 1981, soon after discovering the thrill of his live shows through bootlegs. My passion lies in vinyl — especially rare official LPs and classic bootlegs from his major debut in 1973 through the mid '80s. This blog initially started as a fun escape from work and gradually became a space to share my thoughts with fellow collectors worldwide. I have no ties to the official or underground record industry; what I write is based on personal collecting experience, conversations with collectors, dealings with retailers, and publicly available sources. My blog policy: I don’t write about what I don’t own. Feel free to use or share anything you find here — I'd appreciate it if you could credit the blog, since I hold the copyright to my original content. Lastly, my handle comes from a favorite Springsteen track from the '80s: no arrogance intended, whatsoever.