The Cure - Disintegration (Vinyl LP)

The Cure – Disintegration is the eighth studio album by Robert Smith's band, released on 2 May 1989. With "Pictures Of You", "Lovesong", "Lullaby" and "Fascination Street" it contains some of the Cure's best-known songs; it reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 2 in Germany. This is the 1989 European original pressing with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Fiction Records / PolyGram 839 353-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1989
• Genre: New Wave, Alternative Rock, Electronic
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)
• Notes: Big centre ring

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+, smooth cover

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

The original LP contains ten tracks in this order:

1. Plainsong
2. Pictures Of You
3. Closedown
4. Lovesong
5. Lullaby
6. Fascination Street
7. Prayers For Rain
8. The Same Deep Water As You
9. Disintegration
10. Untitled

Personnel

Robert Smith (vocals, guitars, keyboards, Bass VI), Simon Gallup (bass, keyboards), Porl Thompson (guitars), Boris Williams (drums, percussion), Roger O'Donnell (keyboards), Lol Tolhurst ("other instrument"). Produced by David M. Allen and Robert Smith.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1989 European first pressing with cat. no. 839 353-1.

Why are "Last Dance" and "Homesick" missing?
In 1989 both songs were bonus tracks on CD and cassette only. They only appeared on vinyl with the reissues from 2010 onwards.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint, the sleeve shows light signs of use. See our Vinyl Grading page for details.

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