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The Cure – Greatest Hits

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Label:Fiction Records – 571 543-4, Polydor – 571 543-4, Fiction Records – 0060255715434 ( 4 ), Polydor – 0060255715434 ( 4 )
Format:
2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram
Country:Europe
Released:
Genre:Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style:New Wave, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1Boys Don't Cry
Music By, Bass – Dempsey*
Music By, Drums – Tolhurst*
Producer, Mixed By – Parry*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar – Smith*
A2A Forest
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Tolhurst*
Music By, Keyboards – Hartley*
Producer, Mixed By – Hedges*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar – Smith*
A3Let's Go To Bed
Drums – Goulding*
Music By, Keyboards – Tolhurst*
Producer, Mixed By – Parry*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards – Smith*
A4The Walk
Music By, Keyboards – Tolhurst*
Producer, Mixed By – Nye*
Words By, Voice, Guitar, Keyboards – Smith*
A5The Lovecats
Bass – Thornalley*
Drums – Anderson*
Producer, Mixed By – Parry*, Thornalley*, Smith*
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Tolhurst*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Keyboards – Smith*
B1Inbetween Days
Bass – Gallup*
Drums – Williams*
Guitar, Keyboards – Thompson*
Keyboards – Tolhurst*
Producer, Mixed By – Allen*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, 6-String Bass [6 String], Keyboards – Smith*
B2Close To Me
Bass – Gallup*
Drums – Williams*
Guitar, Keyboards – Thompson*
Keyboards – Tolhurst*
Producer, Mixed By – Allen*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Keyboards – Smith*
B3Why Can't I Be You?
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Williams*
Music By, Guitar, Keyboards – Thompson*
Music By, Keyboards – Tolhurst*
Producer, Mixed By – Allen*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Keyboards – Smith*
B4Just Like Heaven
Mixed By – Clearmountain*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Williams*
Music By, Guitar, Keyboards – Thompson*
Music By, Keyboards – Tolhurst*
Producer – Allen*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, 6-String Bass [6 String], Keyboards – Smith*
B5Lullaby
Mixed By – Parry*, Saunders*, Smith*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Williams*
Music By, Guitar – Thompson*
Music By, Instruments [Other] – Tolhurst*
Music By, Keyboards – O'Donnell*
Producer – Allen*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, 6-String Bass [6 String], Keyboards – Smith*
C1Lovesong
Mixed By – Parry*, Saunders*, Smith*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Williams*
Music By, Guitar – Thompson*
Music By, Instruments [Other] – Tolhurst*
Music By, Keyboards – O'Donnell*
Producer – Allen*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Keyboards – Smith*
C2Never Enough
Mixed By – Saunders*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Williams*
Music By, Guitar – Thompson*
Producer – Saunders*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar – Smith*
C3High
Mixed By – Saunders*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Williams*
Music By, Guitar – Thompson*
Music By, Keyboards – Bamonte*
Producer – Allen*, The Cure
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, 6-String Bass [6 String], Keyboards – Smith*
C4Friday I'm In Love
Mixed By – Saunders*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Williams*
Music By, Guitar – Thompson*
Music By, Keyboards – Bamonte*
Producer – Allen*, The Cure
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Keyboards – Smith*
D1Mint Car
Mixed By – Corkett*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Cooper*
Music By, Guitar – Bamonte*
Music By, Keyboards – O'Donnell*
Producer – Smith*, Lyon*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Keyboards – Smith*
D2Wrong Number
Drums – Cooper*
Guitar – Gabrels*
Mixed By – Plati*
Producer – Plati*, Saunders*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards – Smith*
D3Cut Here
Mixed By – Moulder*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Cooper*
Music By, Guitar – Bamonte*
Music By, Keyboards – O'Donnell*
Producer – Plati*, Smith*
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, 6-String Bass [6 String], Keyboards – Smith*
D4Just Say Yes
Mixed By – Walton*, Smith*
Music By, Bass – Gallup*
Music By, Drums – Cooper*
Music By, Guitar – Bamonte*
Music By, Keyboards – O'Donnell*
Producer – Plati*, Smith*
Voice [Other] – Saffron
Words By, Music By, Voice, Guitar, Keyboards – Smith*
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Notes

Black vinyl reissue of the picture disc released in April 2017 as Record Store Day exclusive.
Originally released in 2001 on CD and cassette.

As on front sticker:
"The Cure
Greatest Hits
180gram Vinyl
Remastered by Robert Smith
Contains a Download Voucher
571 543-4"

℗ 2001 Polydor Ltd. (UK) © 2017 Polydor Ltd. (UK) The copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction Records and licensed to Polydor Ltd. (UK), a Universal Music Company.
Universal International Music B.V. Made in EU.

Released in gatefold cardboard cover w/ two printed inner sleeve containing credits and photos.

A1. "Boys Don't Cry" - From the Fiction album 'Boys Don't Cry' February 1980
A2. "A Forest" - From the Fiction album 'Seventeen Seconds' April 1980
A3. "Let's Go To Bed" From the Fiction album 'Japanese Whispers' December 1983
A4. "The Walk" From the Fiction album 'Japanese Whispers' December 1983
A5. "The Lovecats" From the Fiction album 'Japanese Whispers' December 1983
B1. "Inbetween Days" From the Fiction album 'The Head On The Door' August 1985
B2. "Close To Me" From the Fiction album 'The Head On The Door' August 1985
B3. "Why Can't I Be You?" From the Fiction album 'Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me May 1987
B4. "Just Like Heaven" From the Fiction album 'Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me May 1987
B5. "Lullaby" From the Fiction album 'Disintegration' May 1989
C1. "Lovesong" From the Fiction album 'Disintegration' May 1989
C2. "Never Enough" From the Fiction album 'Mixed Up' November 1990
C3. "High"From the album 'Wish' 1992
C4. "Friday I'm In Love" From the album 'Wish' 1992
D1. "Mint Car" From the Fiction album 'Wild Mood Swings' 1996
D2. "Wrong Number" From the Fiction album 'Galore' 1997
D3. "Cut Here" From the Fiction album 'Greatest Hits' October 2001
D4: "Just Say Yes" From the Fiction album 'Greatest Hits' October 2001

Including MP3 (320 kbps) download voucher.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 6 02557 15434 4
  • Barcode (Scanned): 602557154344
  • Other (Printed Cat# Inner Sleeve Disc 1): 5726126
  • Other (Printed Cat# Inner Sleeve Disc 2): 5726125
  • Label Code: LC00309
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side A, variant 1): 5726126-A 151721E1/D
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side B, variant 1): 5726126-B 151721E2/H
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side C, variant 1): 5726125-A 151721E3/E
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side D, variant 1): 5726125-B 151721E4/H
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side A, variant 2): 5726126-A 151721E1/I
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side B, variant 2): 5726126-B 151721E2/L
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side C, variant 2): 5726125-A 151721E3/K
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side D, variant 2): 5726125-B 151721E4/M
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side A, variant 3): 5726126-A 151721E1/H
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side B, variant 3): 5726126-B 151721E2/L
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side C, variant 3): 5726125-A 151721E3/I
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side D, variant 3): 5726125-B 151721E4/L

Other Versions (5 of 145)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Recently Edited
Greatest Hits (CD, Compilation, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition)Fiction Records, Fiction RecordsFIXCDL32, 589 434-2UK2001
Greatest Hits (CD, Compilation, Enhanced)Elektra62726-2US2001
Greatest Hits (CD, Compilation, Enhanced, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition)Elektra62725-2US2001
Greatest Hits (CD, Compilation, Special Edition)Fiction Records, Fiction Records, PolydorFIXCD32, FIXCDL32, 589 435-2UK2001
Recently Edited
Greatest Hits (CD, Compilation, CD, , All Media, Limited Edition)Fiction Records, PolydorFIXCL32, 589 431-2Europe2001

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Reviews

  • Vinylbuffer's avatar
    Vinylbuffer
    Sound levels too quiet. Is like a Japanese pressing in that respect.
    • jara.ignacio87's avatar
      jara.ignacio87
      Sounds really great, clean, vinyl is flat, not distorted and i think it's sourced from analog tapes, even Tracks from Side 4 sounds Open and great!!! Maybe too bassy but i love that punchy bass
      • FaQ84's avatar
        FaQ84
        I was tracking down this one for several months in order to get it on a reasonable price and finally did it!! What a fantastic,, clear and loud album this is! I'm so glad I added it to my collection. The mastering is superb!!! Highly recommended!
        • jarredmorley's avatar
          jarredmorley
          Pressing sounds fantastic! No issues with my copy whatsoever. Great selection of tunes by Mr Smith.
          • 2broke4ysl's avatar
            2broke4ysl
            truly a no skip!!! almost didn't buy it yesterday which i am now GRATEFUL i did because LORDDD there is no band like the cure. can't go a day without playing it. the music feels so real and true in my bedroom. truly a timeless record. the cure never gets old
            • Vinyleyes1973's avatar
              Vinyleyes1973
              Maybe i have a repress or not but all i can say that my copy sounds very nice . Nice balance , no pops no clicks . Flat vinyl , very happy with my copy .
              • kingotnw's avatar
                kingotnw
                Edited 2 years ago
                Total trash. All the high end has been remastered right out of every single Cure release, including streaming formats. Don’t waste the $40+. I’d sooner pay $200 for an original.
                • twistedlogicuestc's avatar
                  twistedlogicuestc
                  Quality build. "Friday I'm in Love" is really amazing and I love the deep and strong bass.
                  • thebrewmeister's avatar
                    thebrewmeister
                    I probably could've picked a better tracklist, however, sound quality is excellent. Super quiet, thick bass that's not overpowering, clean highs. Overall a very good pressing.
                    • brussels75's avatar
                      brussels75
                      Vinyl is flat and silent but highly diverging sound quality. "Lovesong" i.e. is fantastic with very clear vocals, best version I ever heard on vinyl. Older tracks like "Boys don't cry" or "A forest" are significantly weaker. In summary a good pressing however.

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