Japanese Singles Collection: Greatest Hits

~ Release by Bruce Springsteen (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Annotation

Japan‐only 2CD/2DVD set compiling all Japanese single A‐sides issued 1975 to 1999, and all 62 official music videos to the present day, 22 issued on DVD for the first time in the world.

In “fatboy” jewel case with clear trays and obi. A 52 page colour booklet includes a “Single Cover Art Gallery” reproducing all Japanese single cover art (7″, 12″, 8cm, 12cm). A second 80 page b/w booklet includes extensive liner notes including track by track commentary (in Japanese), lyrics to all CD tracks (in English and Japanese), compilation credits and a five page discography of other compilations in the series.

All music remastered, 2023.

CD:
Tracks 1–6 and 2–9 released as singles only in Japan.
Track 1–7 issued on promotional single only (no commercial release in Japan).
Tracks 2–13, 2–17 and 2–18 not released as singles in Japan.
Track 2–17 is the world’s first CD release.
(tracks 1–7, 2–13, 2–17 and 2–18 are designated “bonus tracks”)

DVD:
Tracks 1–1, 1–4, 1–9, 1–11, 1–26, 1–31, 1–32, 2–2, 2–6 to 2–21, and 2–23 to 2–30 are designated “bonus features” (included only on DVD).
Track 1–26 is the first DVD appearance for this track in Japan.
Tracks 1–27 to 1–29, 1–31 and 1–32 are HD remasters (SD quality on DVD).
Tracks 2–6 to 2–10, and 2–14 to 2–30 are the world’s first DVD release.

Track 1–7 misspelled “Clause” on artwork.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 4 547366 636215
Barcode (Scanned): 4547366636215
Rights Society: JASRAC
Matrix / Runout (CD1): SICP‐31655 1 MASTER
Matrix / Runout (CD2): SICP‐31656 1 MASTER
Mastering SID Code (CDs 1&2): IFPI L280
Mould SID Code (CDs 1&2): IFPI 4560
Matrix / Runout (DVD1 Layer 1): SICP‐31657 A0 1
Matrix / Runout (DVD1 Layer 2): SICP‐31657 A1 2
Matrix / Runout (DVD2 Layer 1): SICP‐31658 A0 1
Matrix / Runout (DVD2 Layer 2): SICP‐31658 A1 1
Mastering SID Code (DVD1 Layer 1): IFPI L252
Mastering SID Code (DVD1 Layer 2, DVD2 Layers 1&2): IFPI L271
Mould SID Code (DVD1): 45U5
Mould SID Code (DVD2): 45T7

Annotation last modified on 2024-01-06 15:46 UTC.

Tracklist

Blu-spec CD 1
Blu-spec CD 2
DVD 3
#TitleRatingLength
1Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
recording of:
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1972 until 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
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2Born to Run
recording of:
Born to Run
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1988, in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1974)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Intersong Music Ltd., Penjane, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!) and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1974)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
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3Tenth Avenue Freeze‐Out (The River Tour, Tempe 1980)
recording of:
Tenth Avenue Freeze‐Out
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1975)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
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4Thunder Road
recording of:
Thunder Road (B. Springsteen 1974–1975)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1974 until 1975)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
is based on:
Chrissie’s Song (B. Springsteen 1974)
is based on:
Walking in the Street (B. Springsteen 1974)
is based on:
Wings for Wheels (Bruce Springsteen 1974–1975)
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5Prove It All Night (Phoenix, 78)
recording of:
Prove It All Night
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
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6Badlands (The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concert)
recording of:
Badlands
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1977 until 1978)
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7Hungry Heart (Berlin ’95 Version)
recording of:
Hungry Heart
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Intersong Music Ltd. and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
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8I Wanna Marry You (The River Tour, Tempe 1980)
recording of:
I Wanna Marry You
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1980)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1979 until 1980)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
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9The River
recording of:
The River
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
lyricist:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1979 until 1980)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
version of:
Oh Angelyne
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10Atlantic City
recording of:
Atlantic City
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1982)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1981)
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd.
is based on:
Fist Full of Dollars
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11Highway Patrolman
recording of:
Highway Patrolman
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1982)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1981 until 1982)
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd.
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12Dancing in the Dark
recording of:
Dancing in the Dark
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Jonathan Msc. and Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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13Cover Me (Born in the U.S.A. Live: London 2013)
recording of:
Cover Me
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1982)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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14Born in the U.S.A.
recording of:
Born in the U.S.A.
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1981)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
version of:
Vietnam
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15I’m on Fire
recording of:
I’m on Fire
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1982)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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16Glory Days
recording of:
Glory Days
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1981 until 1982)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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17I’m Goin’ Down (Born in the U.S.A. Live: London 2013)
recording of:
I’m Goin’ Down
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1982)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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18My Hometown
recording of:
My Hometown
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1983)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
is based on:
Your Hometown
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19War
live cover recording of:
War
writer:
Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Jobete Music Co., Inc.
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20Fire
recording of:
Fire
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977-05)
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21Brilliant Disguise
recording of:
Brilliant Disguise
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (, in 1987)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1986 until 1987)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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22Tunnel of Love
recording of:
Tunnel of Love
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1987)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1986 until 1987)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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23One Step Up
recording of:
One Step Up
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1987)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1986 until 1987)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing) (ended), Eldridge Publishing Co. and Sony Pop Music Publishing
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24Tougher Than the Rest
recording of:
Tougher Than the Rest
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1987, in 1988)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1986 until 1987)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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25Spare Parts
recording of:
Spare Parts
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1987)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1986 until 1987)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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26Vigilante Man
cover recording of:
Vigilante Man
lyricist and composer:
Woody Guthrie (American singer-songwriter) (in 1940)
publisher:
Ludlow Music, Inc.
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27Human Touch
recording of:
Human Touch
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1989 until 1991)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
?:??
28Better Days
recording of:
Better Days
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1991)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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2957 Channels (and Nothin’ On)
recording of:
57 Channels (and Nothin’ On)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1990 until 1992)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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30Roll of the Dice (MTV Plugged)
recording of:
Roll of the Dice
publisher:
Roy Bittan (in 1992) and Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1989)
composer:
Roy Bittan (in 1989)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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31Leap of Faith
recording of:
Leap of Faith
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1991)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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32If I Should Fall Behind
recording of:
If I Should Fall Behind
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1991)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
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DVD 4

Credits

Release

rights society:JASRAC (Japan rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/28705855 [info]
purchase for mail-order:https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SICP-31655 [info]