Bruce Springsteen - The Rising - Columbia double LP 2002 C2 86600 promo VG++/VG+

$

150

Up for grabs as another Springsteen rarity is a promotional copy of the American bard's famed reunion with the E Street Band, The Rising, from July 2002.  Released at a time of soul-searching post-9/11, the album touches on the loss of life caused by that evil event, and also turns inward to consider personal relationships in a way that recalls The Boss's explorations of the same on Tunnel of Love fifteen years earlier.

This is a great copy of the album that has some very minor flaws to note.  The records offer excellent playback and have some light visible wear, including a shallow scratch/scuff at the start of side 2 that's hardly audible.  The jacket has a promo sticker over the barcode, a bit of minor bowing at its top open edge, and a very mild smoke odour.  These characteristics were present when I purchased the album some years ago and are what they are, but don't affect the overall look or function of the jacket; it still appears fairly fresh after all this time.  Both original innersleeves are included and each appear to be without wear.  Be sure to check out my other Springsteen listings while you're at it to score some deals -- happy bidding!

April promotional: with eBay set to press its sellers to purchase store subscriptions as part of its "spring update," my number of complimentary listings will be cut from 50 down to 20 next month.  So, shipping on all my items will be free through May 31st, regardless of item valuation.  Stock up while you can!  All items you buy ship in one parcel.

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As a math teacher and long-time record buyer with a definite passion for both vocations, I am excited to continue to make available LPs I have collected over the last fourteen years but now need to winnow from my shelves.  The items I will be posting include quite a range of genres and interests – soundtracks, specialty records, and albums ranging from the typical mainstream to the unexpectedly weird.  Check back often to see what surprises I’ve got in store! 

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