The Cure – Seventeen Seconds (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1980)

The Cure – Seventeen Seconds was released in 1980 and marks The Cure's turn towards an atmospheric, introspective sound. Produced by Mike Hedges and Robert Smith and recorded at Morgan Studios, the album relies on sparse, melancholic textures – with “A Forest”, “Play For Today”, “M” and “In Your House”. On offer is the German original pressing on Fiction Records (0060.305), made by Metronome.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Fiction Records – 0060.305
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1980
• Genre: Rock, New Wave, Post-Punk, Goth Rock (Indie & Alternative)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ with some edge wear

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. A Reflection – 2:10
2. Play For Today – 3:38
3. Secrets – 3:26
4. In Your House – 4:06
5. Three – 2:34

Side B

1. The Final Sound
2. A Forest – 6:48
3. M – 3:02
4. At Night – 5:46
5. Seventeen Seconds – 4:17

Personnel

Robert Smith (guitar, vocals), Simon Gallup (bass), Laurence Tolhurst (drums), Matthieu Hartley (keyboards). Produced by Mike Hedges and Robert Smith; engineers: Mike Hedges, Mike Dutton.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the German 1980 edition on Fiction Records (0060.305), made and distributed by Metronome.

How do I recognise the German pressing?
According to Discogs, by the text “Made in W.-Germany” / “Im Vertrieb der Metronome Musik GmbH” and the embossed “PRS Hannover” stamp on the back cover.

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

Do you have more by The Cure and post-punk?
Yes – browse our Indie & Alternative collection.