Dancing In The Dark/ Pink Cadillac

This great single was Springsteen's first hit from his album Born In The U.S.A. For an artist whose previous career was very light on Top 10 hits (he'd had only one — "Hungry Heart" — in 1980), it was a huge surprise to all his fans (and probably to Springsteen himself) for that album to end up producing 7 Top 10 hits. That number tied Michael Jackson's record, just set the preceding year for the album Thriller. \r\n

But what makes this single extra-special is the B side, which never appeared on a Springsteen LP (except for later compilaions). "Pink Cadillac" is simply one of his very best rockers, and its inclusion on the single was a sweet gift for all 45 rpm collectors. As acknowledgment of its worth, the song became a big hit for Natalie Cole a couple of years later.\r\n

Note: The B side label has been stamped "Demonstration - Not for Sale". This beautiful copy has pristine Mint sound. It comes in a weak Near Mint picture sleeve with some notable top-edge wear and a little wrinkling.