Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live/1975-85 3-Cassette Box Set
Columbia Records · Books & Media > Music Cassettes & Tapes
Era / Decade
1980s (Released in November 1986)
Material
Paperboard outer box set case, plastic cassette shells, magnetic tape, printed paper J-cards and lyric booklet.
Condition
Good to Very Good. Outer cardboard box shows minor surface rubbing and light edge/corner wear along the margins, but graphics remain sharp and vivid. Assumed complete if interior cassettes and booklet are included.
Demand Level
Moderate. Cassette tapes have a steady niche resurrection market, but this was a mass-produced bestseller in 1986.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$10.00 - $25.00 (Low: $10 for outer box with tapes only; High: $25 if complete with booklet, insert, and pristine tape condition)
Estimated Retail Value
$25.00 - $30.00 (Original 1986 retail price)
Comparable Sales
Complete 3-cassette sets in good condition with booklet regularly sell on eBay and Discogs for $15 to $22 plus shipping.
Description
Vintage 1986 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band 'Live/1975-85' 3-Cassette Tape Box Set released by Columbia Records (C3T 40558). Features iconic cover photo of Springsteen with his Fender Telecaster guitar. A classic 40-track compilation capturing the peak live performances of Bruce Springsteen over a decade.
Key Features
3-cassette tape format, iconic classic rock box set, original 1986 Columbia Records release, highly collectible physical music media format popular with cassette collectors and Bruce Springsteen fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Original 1986 artwork typography, '3 CASSETTES' text on the lower right corner, official Columbia Records typography. Confidence Level: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge wear and scuffing on the black cardboard box edges. Must verify if all 3 cassette tapes and the original 36-page liner notes/lyric booklet are present inside.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best audience for physical media collectors), Discogs (specialized music marketplace), or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Photograph all sides of the box, interior cassette shells, and booklet. Specify in the listing if the cassette pressure pads are intact and if the tapes have been test-played. Use Media Mail for cost-effective shipping.