The Cure – Japanese Whispers (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1983)

The Cure – Japanese Whispers collects the singles and B-sides from November 1982 to November 1983 and was released in 1983 on Fiction Records. The record documents the band's shift from gloomy post-punk towards a more playful, danceable new wave sound. With “Let's Go To Bed”, “The Walk” and “The Love Cats” it contains some of the most accessible Cure songs ever.

On offer is the 1983 German original pressing on Fiction Records (817 470-1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Fiction Records – 817 470-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop, New Wave – more in New Wave

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Let's Go To Bed (3:32)
2. The Dream (3:12)
3. Just One Kiss (4:06)
4. The Upstairs Room (3:30)

Side B

1. The Walk (3:30)
2. Speak My Language (2:40)
3. La-Ment (4:25)
4. The Love Cats (3:38)

Personnel

Robert Smith (Written-By), Laurence Tolhurst (Written-By), Chris Parry (Producer), Phil Thornalley (Producer), Steve Nye (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1983 German original pressing on Fiction Records (817 470-1).

Is this a regular studio album?
No, Japanese Whispers is a compilation of the 1982/83 singles and B-sides – including “Let's Go To Bed”, “The Walk” and “The Love Cats”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our New Wave collection.