In 1987, "Born in the U.S.A." was voted the fifth greatest rock album of all time in Paul Gambaccini's "" poll of 81 critics, writers, and radio broadcasters. In 2003, "Rolling Stone" ranked "Born in the U.S.A." number 85 on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and 86 in a 2012 revised list. In 2013, it was named the 428th greatest album in a similar list published by "NME". The album was also included in the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die".