"Darknesswas my 'samurai' record," Springsteen writes, "stripped to the frame and ready to rumble.” But the music that got left behind was substantial.This extraordinary deluxe package comprises nearly six hours of film and more than two hours of audio across 3 CDs and 3 DVDs. It comes with an 80-page notebook containing facsimiles from Springsteen's original notebooks from the recording sessions, which include alternate lyrics, song ideas, recording details, and personal notes in addition to a new essay by Springsteen on the album and never-before-seen photographs.The Deluxe Package also featuresThe Promise: The Making of "Darkness" on the Edge of Town, a documentary directed by Grammy- and Emmy-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny. The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978, including home rehearsals and studio sessions with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record.In addition, the set features more than four hours of live concert film from the Thrill Hill Vault, including the bootleg house cut (the footage that appeared on-screen at the concert) from a 1978 Houston show, and a 2009 performance ofDarkness on the Edge of Townin its entirety from Asbury Park. The special performance in Asbury Park was shot in HD without an audience and successfully recreates the stark atmosphere of the original album.The Deluxe Package also includesDarkness on the Edge of Town, digitally remastered for the first time, as well as the 2 CD setThe Promise: The Lost Sessions from Darkness On The Edge Of Town.  The two discs contain a total of 21 previously-unreleased songs from the 'Darkness' recording sessions, songs that, as Springsteen writes, "perhaps could have/should have been released afterBorn To Runand before the collection of songs thatDarkness on the Edge of Townbecame." Highlights include the extraordinary rock version of "Racing in the Street," the never-before-released original recordings of "Because the Night," "Fire," and "Rendezvous," the supreme pop opus "Someday (We'll Be Together)," the hilarious "Ain't Good Enough for You," the superb soul-based vocal performance on "The Broken Hearted," the utterly haunting "Breakaway," and the now finally released, fully orchestrated masterpiece and title song, "The Promise." All 21 songs have been mixed by Springsteen's long-time collaborator, Bob Clearmountain. According to long-time manager/producer Jon Landau, "There isn't a weak card in this deck.The Promiseis simply a great listening experience."This package gives fans an unprecedented look into Springsteen's creative process during a defining moment in his career.DVD 1:The Promise: The Making of "Darkness on the Edge of Town"DVD 2:Darkness on the Edge of Town (Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ, 2009)1. Badlands2. Adam Raised A Cain3. Something In The Night4. Candy's Room5. Racing In The Street6. The Promised Land7. Factory8. Streets Of Fire9. Prove It All Night10. Darkness On The Edge Of TownThrill Hill Vault (1976-1978)1. Save My Love (Holmdel, NJ 76)2. Candy's Boy (Holmdel, NJ 76)3. Something In The Night (Red Bank, NJ 76)4. Don’t Look Back (NYC 78)5. Ain't Good Enough For You (NYC 78)6. The Promise (NYC 78)7. Candy's Room Demo (NYC 78)8. Badlands (Phoenix 78)9. The Promised Land (Phoenix 78)10. Prove It All Night (Phoenix 78)11. Born To Run (Phoenix 78)12. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (Phoenix 78)DVD 3:Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut1. Badlands2. Streets Of Fire3. It’s Hard To Be A Saint In The City4. Darkness On The Edge Of Town5. Spirit In The Night6. Independence Day7. The Promised Land8. Prove It All Night9. Racing In The Street10. Thunder Road11. Jungleland12. The Ties That Bind13. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town14. The Fever15. Fire16. Candy's Room17. Because The Night18. Point Blank19. She's The One20. Backstreets21. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)22. Born To Run23. Detroit Medley24. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out25. You Can't Sit Down26. Quarter To Three