This is an original 1978 "first pressing" record album (12x12") titled "DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN" which was personally autographed (HAND SIGNED) on the back cover IN NINETEEN SEVENTY EIGHT by New Jersey Music Legend and Rock & Roll Superstar BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.

It is VERY rare to have an early album signed in the year it was released.  This has his rare FULL and NEAT autograph from the late '70's, not the scribble from more recent years.  This early version of his autograph is highly sought.

Originally obtained in-person when Springsteen was shopping in the "Sam Goody's" record store inside Monmouth Mall in Eatontown N.J., not far from where he lived at that time.  When fans spotted him, word spread throughout the mall and he was quickly surrounded by autograph seekers.  He signed albums, scraps of paper, and whatever else fans had on-hand. 

This is a first pressing album, due to the misspellings on the inner sleeve, and the size of the song titles on the back cover.  They misspelled "Batlan" and "Chirmside", and this was corrected in later pressings (see photo #3).  And on the first pressings the song titles were small, and they were enlarged on later pressings (see photo #5 for comparison).

This extremely popular album is one the most popular LPs in his 53-year career as a recording artist.   

AUTHENTICALLY signed vintage items from Springsteen are rare, as MOST on the market elsewhere are not authentic.  

This complete LP is in excellent condition... the original vinyl record, the original inner sleeve with photo and credits, & the original insert lyric sheet are ALL included  (this insert is usually missing).  

In excellent condition... the cover lacks without the usual wear of a nearly FIFTY year old album.   One of the MOST desirable album to have signed by "The Boss"... the vintage autograph makes it VERY desirable.  

Starting at a LOW opening bid.

Guaranteed authentic with a COA.   An excellent and historic piece of classic rock era music memorabilia, perfect to matte/frame and display.

A great gift for any music collector or Bruce fan.

Will be safely shipped inside a clear archival sleeve.

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