The Cure – Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix)

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Label:	Elektra – 0-66810
Format:	Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Blue Labels, Specialty Records Corporation Pressing
Country:	US
Released:	1987
Genre:	Electronic, Rock
Style:	Alternative Rock, New Wave, Synth-pop

Tracklist

A		Why Can't I Be You? (Vocal/Extended Remix)	8:04
B		A Japanese Dream (Vocal/Extended Remix)	5:50

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Elektra/Asylum Records
Copyright © – Elektra/Asylum Records
Published By – APB Music Co. Ltd.
Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation

Credits

Artwork – Parched Art
Producer [Produced By] – Dave Allen*, Robert Smith
Remix – Francois Kevorkian*, Ron St Germain*
Remix [Assisted By] – Debi Cornish
Written-By – Williams*, Tolhurst*, Thompson*, Smith*, Gallup*

Notes

Glossy cardboard cover:
[Parched Art 'Teacup' logo]
The Elektra album "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" available on LP 60737-1, Cassette 60737-4 and Compact Disc 60737-2
℗ © 1987 Elektra/Asylum Records. Printed in U.S.A.

Sticker on shrink:
The Cure Why Can't I Be You? (extended remix 8:04)
b/w A Japanese Dream (non-lp remix 5:50)

Labels:
APB Music Co. Ltd.
℗ Elektra/Asylum Records
Mfg by Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records [...] A Division Of Warner Communications Inc.

Side B label:
Unavailable on LP

Remark:
The tiles are multifaceted subtitled, '12" Remix' on the cover, 'Vocal/Extended Remix' on labels and the sticker says 'extended remix' [track A] and 'non-LP extended remix' [track B].

[Additional information]
Runouts are hand-etched, except SRC-logo machine stamped.

Similar editions:
Why Can't I Be You? (blue labels / Specialty Records Corporation pressing) [this release]
Why Can't I Be You? (blue labels / Allied Records Company pressing) [not yet in database]
Why Can't I Be You? (green labels)
Why Can't I Be You? (white labels)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 7559-66810-0 1
Pressing Plant ID (Embossed around center hole): E A S T
Matrix / Runout (Center label side A): ST-ED-66810-A
Matrix / Runout (Center label side B): ST-ED-66810-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): ST-ED-66810-A [SRC logo]
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): ST-ED-66810-B [SRC logo]

Other Versions (5 of 57)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) (CD, Maxi-Single)	Fiction Records	888 454-2	Germany	1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (7", 45 RPM, Single, Silver Injection Labels )	Fiction Records, Fiction Records	FICS 25, 888 454-7	UK	1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) (12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, DMM)	Fiction Records	Fics x25	UK	1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) (12", 45 RPM, Single)	Fiction Records	888 454-1	Germany	1987
Recently Edited	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) (12", Single, 45 RPM)	Fiction Records	888 454-1	Italy	1987

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Reviews

mhrobbins25 Nov 12, 2021
Big fan of this single, both sides are extended mixes. 45rpm on 12" is the way to go with these singles. This mix of Why Can't I Be You should be played at a club. Super punchy, crisp, and an absolute blast to listen to. Japanese Dream is also a really good B-Side as well, never heard it before getting this release and I love it.