Wish

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“- Glossy non-gatefold cover. - Includes two picture inner sleeves, both with unique cat #. - Includes a 12" x 12" discography insert. - Durations not mentioned on the release. - In France, two stickers were added: French advert sticker on front, B&W codes on the back (see images). - One pressing ring with 30 mm and one elevation at 86 mm in diameter. - Some first copies include an original promotional plastic bag *Wish*. [Back and labels] The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Fiction Records Ltd. ℗ 1992 Fiction Records Ltd © 1992 Fiction Records Ltd [Inner sleeve record 1] 513 280-1 [Inner sleeve record 2] 513 286-1 Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London ℗ 1992 Fiction Records Ltd © 1992 Fiction Records Ltd The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Fiction Records Ltd. [French front sticker] Cure nouvel album Wish inclus [r=2462555] [r=3329603] This European pressing is very similar to the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/674295]British LP[/url], which doesn't feature the individual cat. numbers 513 280-1 / 513 286-1 and has the additional note "exclusively licensed to Polydor Ltd (UK)" on labels. Runouts are stamped.”

Polydor / Polygram / PolyGram

calendar_today1992Argentina

Sung Eum Limited / Polygram / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992South Korea

“Released by Polygram Limited Manufactured and distributed by Sung Eum Limited. Registered no.3 The Ministry of Culture. Printed in Korea Different tracklist from all other LP releases. Nothing etched or stamped on runout area, but a 'RG-3058' no ink stamp appears on both labels. Released in glossy picture sleeve with printed plastic inner. Includes a unique custom 4-page gatefold insert, lyrics outside, bio & pictures inside. 'fixh20' on back sleeve only.”

Polydor / Sonografica

calendar_today1992Venezuela

Fiction Records / PolyGram

calendar_today1992Brazil

“Initial copies including special 'Wish'- plastic bag.”

Polydor

calendar_today1992Colombia

“1992 hecho en Colombia por discos Philips. Afiliado a Asincol. Lyrics printed inside the gatefold sleeve.”

Fiction Records / Polydor / MMC Records

calendar_today1992Hungary

“℗ 1992 Fiction Records Ltd. © 1992 Fiction Records Ltd. Manufactured under licence of POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL MUSIC B. V. Baarn. Made in Hungary for sale in Hungary only. Issued in non-gatefold cover and 2 full colour printed inner sleeves with texts and credits. Some copies includes an extra double-sided glossy picture insert featuring the band's back catalogue albums.”

Polydor

calendar_today1992Ecuador

“Most of the tracks are edited so they could fit on one vinyl, they choose random tracks to squeeze it”

Fiction Records / PolyGram

calendar_today1992Greece

“Issued with a removable white hype sticker on the front of sleeve. Very similar to the European LP with additional greek notes on back sleeve & labels. Includes 2 printed inner sleeves with lyrics and credits. Mfd by G.P.I. S.A. Made in Greece, on labels. Polygram Δίσκοι Πόλυγκραμ Α.Ε., on cover Runouts are stamped.”

Fiction Records

calendar_todayApr 21, 1992Spain

“Includes full-size, double-sided, full-color discography insert, has the printed catalog number. Red inner sleeves with song lyrics and credits.”

Fiction Records

calendar_todayApr 21, 1992United Kingdom

“[circular hype sticker—black print] Cure Wish 2 vinyl LP set single album price includes [m=32009] and [m=32005] 513 261-1 removable sticker [front & back cover] Matte with glossy print. [back cover & picture labels—black print] The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Fiction Records Ltd. and exclusively licensed to Polydor Ltd (UK) ℗ 1992 Fiction Records Ltd © 1992 Fiction Records Ltd [inner-sleeves] record 1: full-colour picture with lyrics. record 2: full-colour picture with lyrics/credits. Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London Includes full-colour, full-size, double-sided discography insert. Initial copies were sold in a W&B "Wish" plastic bag. Very similar to the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/3678729]European LP[/url] issue. Here, the labels show only 1 catalog number on the right and the copyright note says "and exclusively licensed to Polydor Ltd (UK)"”

Fiction Records

calendar_todayNov 1, 2020Europe

“Limited to 200 on blue vinyl”

Fiction Records

calendar_todayNov 1, 2020Europe

“Limited to 200 on White vinyl.”

Fiction Records

calendar_todayNov 1, 2020Europe

“Limited to 200 on Red vinyl.”

Fiction Records / Polydor / UMC

“30th anniversary edition picture disc, released for Black Friday 2022. Gatefold sleeve with large die cut sections front and rear to display the discs. The black line drawings are of a spot gloss varnish detail, front and rear. Discs held in polyethylene inner bags. Hype sticker and a country of manufacture sticker on shrink-wrap Runouts are etched excepting the numerals between "- -" which are stamped.”

Fiction Records / Polydor / UMC

calendar_todayNov 25, 2022Europe

“Double LP set in wide spine single sleeve including printed inner sleeves with lyrics, credits and artwork.. Some UK copies came with a limited edition hand numbered poster (limited to 1500) from indie record stores. [On spine]: 357 931-4 / 0060243579314(6) cure ∙ wish [Fiction logo] [On back cover]: fixh 20 Barcode 357 931-4 / 0060243579314(6) ℗ & © 1992 fiction records ltd., a division of universal music operations ltd. [...] universal international music b.v.'s-gravelandseweg 80, 1217 ew hilversum, netherlands. made in the eu. [On inner sleeve] 357 931-6 [or] 357 931-7 recorded at the manor, oxfordshire. mixed [...] at olympic, london. lp cut [...] at abbey road studios, london ℗ 2022 fiction records ltd © 2022 fiction records ltd the copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd, and exclusively licensed to polydor ltd (uk) [On label]: fixh 20 357 931-6 [or] 20 357 931-7 ℗ 1992 fiction records ltd © 1992 fiction records ltd [On black hype sticker on the front of the sleeve]: Cure Wish 30th anniversary edition 2lp 180gram vinyl remastered by robert smith features the singles "[url=https://www.discogs.com/master/32005-Cure-Friday-Im-In-Love]friday i'm in love[/url]", "[url=https://www.discogs.com/master/32009-Cure-High]high[/url]" and "[url=https://www.discogs.com/master/31994-Cure-A-Letter-To-Elise]a letter to elise[/url]" 357 931-4 White sticker with "Made in Germany" printed in black on the shrink wrap on the back of sleeve. Track durations do not appear on the release. Runouts are stamped except for "MILES. ABBEY ROAD. ROOM 30" and the Roman numeral after "-60725-" and "-60726-", which are hand-etched.”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_todayNov 25, 2022United States

“30th anniversary edition picture disc. North American release, not the European edition found [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/25275487-Cure-Wish]here[/url]. Black Friday Record Store Day 2022 release. Issued in spot-varnish, die-cut, gatefold cover. First pressing ever, on double-vinyl picture disc, exclusively for RSD Black Friday. Limited to 11,150 copies. ℗ & © 2022, 1992 Elektra Records, a Warner Music Group Company. Made in Czech Republic.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today2022Europe

Fiction Records

calendar_today2022Europe

Fiction Records

calendar_today2022Europe

“Limited Edition on Smokey Clear Vinyl”

Elektra / Fiction Records / Rhino Records

calendar_todayJan 27, 2023United States

“℗ & © 2022, 1992 Elektra Records, a Warner Group company Made in Canada Double LP set in wide spine single spot-varnished sleeve and printed inners. Black hype sticker on front of sleeve reads: "Cure Wish 30th anniversary edition 2lp 180gram vinyl remastered by robert smith features the singles "friday i`m in love", "high" and "a letter to elise" R1 61309 / 603497837830”

Fiction Records

calendar_today2023Europe

Fiction Records

calendar_today2024Europe

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“Issued in a standard jewel case, black tray, with 12-page booklet and 2 fold-out page with advertising insert Fiction. Later reissue, 4x Universal logotypes appears on matrix, after 2005. Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire. Mixed at Olympic, London. All songs published by Fiction Songs Ltd. ℗ 1992 Fiction Records Limited © 1992 Fiction Records Limited”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992France

“[sticker] Cure nouvel album 'Wish' inclus [url=https://www.discogs.com/Cure-High/release/1460791]High[/url] [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1462571]Friday I'm In Love[/url] [back tray] ℗ 1992 Fiction Records Limited © 1992 Fiction Records Limited The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Fiction Records Ltd. [booklet] Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London Red & blue picture CD with black print. Released in black tray jewel case with a 12 page booklet, attached discography insert, and a 1-sided tray insert. May have originally included a white hype sticker with blue print on the front. The fixcd 20 catalog number appears on CD only.”

Fiction Records / PolyGram

calendar_today1992Taiwan

“With Taiwan Obi”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Canada

“Glass master date: August 01, 1992 ℗ © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. Distributed by / Distribué par Warner Music Canada Ltd 1810 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough, Ontario. M1P 2J1 A Time Warner Company.”

Fiction Records / EastWest

calendar_today1992Australia

“Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London ℗ 1992 Fiction Records Ltd © 1992 Fiction Records Ltd”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“Just like [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/10471277-Cure-Wish]10471277[/url], this repress was made by Universal M & L, UK, but this one has no trace of PDO in the matrix. [Backsleeve] ℗ 1992 fiction records ltd © 1992 fiction records ltd the copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd [Booklet] all songs published by fiction records ltd ℗ 1992 fiction records ltd © 1992 fiction records ltd the copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd Red & blue picture CD, black print. Released in jewel case with 12 page booklet, attached discography insert, back tray. The fixcd 20 & 513 261-2 catalog numbers appears on spine, disc and backsleeve. On booklet only 513 261-2”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“[sticker] Cure nouvel album 'Wish' inclus [url=https://www.discogs.com/Cure-High/release/1460791]High[/url] [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1462571]Friday I'm In Love[/url] [back tray] ℗ 1992 Fiction Records Limited © 1992 Fiction Records Limited The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Fiction Records Ltd. [booklet] Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London Red & blue picture CD, black print. Released in jewel case with 12 page booklet, attached discography insert, 1-sided back tray. Originally with white front sticker, blue printed. The fixcd 20 catalog number appears on CD only. About this version: there are two different price codes: POL 581 printed on CD and POL 833 printed on rear inlay card”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“This repress was made by Universal M & L, UK from a PDO, UK glass master. [Backsleeve] ℗ 1992 fiction records ltd © 1992 fiction records ltd the copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd [Booklet] all songs published by fiction records ltd ℗ 1992 fiction records ltd © 1992 fiction records ltd the copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd Red & blue picture CD, black print. Released in jewel case with 12 page booklet, attached discography insert, back tray. The fixcd 20 & 513 261-2 catalog numbers appears on spine, disc and backsleeve. On booklet only 513 261-2 Repressed somewhere between 1999 and 2002, possibly 2000.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Germany

“POL 833 on Backcover + CD Face No IFPi”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Germany

“MADE IN GERMANY BY EDG. Uniersal Music. 07314 513 261-2 028 52315203”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992South Africa

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United States

“Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London All songs published by Fiction Songs Ltd. ℗ 1992 Fiction Records Limited © 1992 Fiction Records Limited Differs from [r=5241905], because this release lacks a mould SID code. Issued in standard jewel case, black tray, matt finish case rear. Includes a 14-page full colour booklet.”

Fiction Records / Polydor / MMC Records

calendar_today1992Hungary

“℗ 1992 Fiction Records Ltd. © 1992 Fiction Records Ltd. Manufactured under licence of POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL MUSIC B.V. Baarn. Made in Austria for sale in Hungary only.”

Fiction Records / Elektra

calendar_today1992United States

“Mfd. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License ℗ © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. Made in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London Catalog numbers: 61309-2 on CD and insert. 9 61309-2 on spine only. D 111116 on CD, back tray and back of the insert.”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United States

“BMG Direct credited on Back Cover. BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. credited on CD Face.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“[booklet] Recorded at The Manor (Oxfordshire, UK). Mixed at Olympic (London, UK). All songs published by Fiction Songs ltd ℗ 1992 Fiction Records ltd © 1992 Fiction Records ltd [back inlet] The Cure are anti-apartheid, all royalties from this album will be donated to Amnesty International Released in a standard jewel case. Includes a 12-page booklet, 2-sided advert "Also available from The Cure" attached to the last one. Parched Art is credited by a tea cup logo on booklet credits. Possibly released in spring 1996, by the time of the [m=32090] release. Original [url=https://www.discogs.com/Cure-Wish/release/182895]1992 release[/url] had no SID code and "Made in Germany" on matrix.”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United States

Fiction Records / EastWest

calendar_today1992Australia

“Post 1994 reissue (evidenced by the presence of SID codes). Rear cover: ℗ 1992 Fiction Records ltd © 1992 Fiction Records ltd.”

Popron / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Czechoslovakia

“Recorded at The Manor (Oxfordshire, UK). Mixed at Olympic (London, UK) ℗ Fiction Records Ltd. © Fiction Records Ltd. Made in C.S.F.R. by Popron A.S. For sale only in C.S.F.R. Manufactured under license of Polygram International Music B.V. Baarn. The "fixcd 20" catalog number appears on spine only.”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United States

“Catalog number on spine: 9 61309-2 Catalog number on disc face and booklet back page: 61309-2 ℗ © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. Made in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.”

Fiction Records / PolyGram

calendar_today1992Brazil

“Microservice® logo and BR 01 imprinted on jewel box. (P)1992 Fiction Records Ltd. ©1992 Fiction Records Ltd. Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“[Backsleeve] ℗ 1992 fiction records ltd © 1992 fiction records ltd the copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd [Booklet] all songs published by fiction records ltd ℗ 1992 fiction records ltd © 1992 fiction records ltd the copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd Red & blue picture CD, black print. Released in jewel case with 12 page booklet, attached discography insert, back tray. The fixcd 20 & 513 261-2 catalog numbers appear on spine, CD and backsleeve. On booklet only 513 261-2. Released somewhere between 1996 and 1999.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“Similar to [r=17855722] but without the manufacturer stamp in the hub. Probably manufactured in the UK by [l269728] between 2003 and 2006. [back tray] ℗ 1992 fiction records ltd. © 1992 fiction records ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd. [booklet] Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London Red & blue picture CD, black print. Released in jewel case with 12 page booklet with attached discography insert The fixcd20 catalog number appears on spine, CD and back sleeve.”

Polydor / Fediscos S.A.

calendar_today1992Ecuador

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Türkiye

Not On Label (The Cure)

calendar_today1992Thailand

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Canada

Fiction Records / Polydor

calendar_today1992Greece

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Chile

“[inside J-card] ℗1992 Fiction Records Ltd. ©1992 Fiction Records Ltd. Editado y promocionado par Polygram Discos Ltda, Chile Fabricado y distribuido por EMI Odeon Chilena S.A. Santiago, Chile. Clear plastic tape, grey print. Released in clear case (textured back) with 2 sided J-card, short back. Another version shows a multi-panel insert sleeve with [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/11417395]long back[/url]. The catalog numbers appear on spine only. The Fiction logo on labels is the one from [url=http://www.discogs.com/Cure-The-Top/master/21069]'The Top'[/url] era. The band is printed 'Cure' on spine but 'The Cure' inside J-card and labels. The custom artwork is unique : - On front, larger 'Cure' logo & blue circle, 'wish' title placed under the blue circle. - On spine, blue 'Cure' logo, smaller 'wish' title.”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United States

“The timing window on this version has a raised 100 50 0 beneath it, in a wide typeface. Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London All songs published by Fiction Songs Inc. ℗ © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. "We look before and after, and spine for what is not: our sincerest laughter with some pain is fraught: our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought..." Shelley”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Thailand

“Distributed By Far East Bangkok Enterprises Ltd., Part the copyright in this sound recording is owned by fiction records ltd.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Singapore

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Chile

“U-Card inlay. Comes with a foldout multi-panel lyric insert. Unique artwork from other "Wish" cassette releases on the front and the spine: - On front, larger 'Cure' logo & blue circle, 'Wish' title placed under the blue circle. - On spine, blue 'Cure' logo, smaller 'Wish' title. The band is printed as "Cure" on the inlay/insert and "The Cure" on the cassette. MULTIGRAFICA - TEL - 5567134 494 Todas las canciones escritas por Smith, Gallup, Thompson, Williams y Bamonte (P) 1992 Fiction Records Ltd (C) 1992 Fiction Records Ltd Editado y promocionado por POLYGRAM DISCOS LTDA., CHILE Fabricado y distribuido por EMI ODEON CHILENA S.A.”

PolyGram / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Taiwan

“Issued with a foldout lyric sheet with English lyrics, a biography in Chinese and a comment/registration card. Cassette is housed in an embossed Polygram Records clear case with the "Polygram" logo on the front & Chinese writing on the back. Titles and track listing are printed in English and Chinese on the sleeve spine and back. The back sleeve also features a short band biography in Chinese.”

Polydor / PolyGram

calendar_today1992Mexico

Fiction Records / Elektra

calendar_today1992United States

“Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London All songs published by Fiction Songs Inc. ℗ © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Total time printed on Side 1 is [34:09], differs from [r1155658] where total time printed on Side 1 is [34:27]. Comes in clear plastic case with fold-out picture card insert. The catalog number is 61309-4 on the tape, 9 61309-4 on spine.”

Fiction Records / Polydor

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“Clear shell with pale grey on-body print and graphite anti-static sheets within. Multi-panel fold-out J-card inlay which includes an affixed (by a perforated tear-off fold) picture discography of albums. The inlay is full colour on one side, black & white on the other. The printed text on the black & white side is inverted, relative to the colour side. Copies may come with an over-sticker showing a barcode and other identifiers. Copies may come with a hype sticker. Both stickers are applied to the fully clear case which has ribbed edges, (typical for Polydor of this period). This version is similar to [r=178470], except for a different shell mould, notable by the detail above the rollers, which are rounded off/corner cut, not square cornered. Also, there are square bevelled recesses at the spools, whereas on the similar version they appear flush and rounded. This version is by G.T.S. Fabrications.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Brazil

“Serie Extra Chrome on spine.”

Polydor / PolyGram

calendar_today1992Argentina

“Spanish titles on the j-card sleeve, cassette and inner inlay with English translations in parenthesis. Sleeve artwork variant from other "Wish" cassette releases - oversize blue circle that "bleeds" onto the spine and back of the J-card. Title misprint: Track A4 (From The Edge of the Deep Green Sea) is misprinted as "Desde la Orilla Del Profundo Verde" on the J-card, and correctly printed as "Desde la Orilla Del Profundo Mar Verde" on the cassette and inner inlay. Band name is "Cure" on the front sleeve and "The Cure" on the spine and cassette shell.”

Fiction Records / Phonokol Ltd.

calendar_today1992Israel

“Israeli release on cassette”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Türkiye

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“Issued in a standard case with double sided rear artwork, a 16 page lyric booklet and a protection sheet. MADE IN HOLLAND on shell rear. ℗ 1992 © 1992 The tea cup logo within the booklet on page 2 means "Parched Art" as designer.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Philippines

“Manufactured and Printed in the Philippines by Dyna Products Inc under license from Polygram International”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Indonesia

“Trade mark & recording licensed to PT. Suara Sentral Sejati for manufactured and sale in Indonesia only.”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United States

“Different from [r=10077897] and [r=14995904] which have a raised 100 50 0 beneath timing window. This release has stamped 0 50 and 100 in that order. Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London All songs published by Fiction Songs Inc. ℗ © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. "We look before and after, and spine for what is not: our sincerest laughter with some pain is fraught: our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought..." Shelley”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992Canada

“Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London Distributed by / Distribué par Warner Music Canada Ltd 1810 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough, Ontario. A Time Warner Company ℗ © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. All songs published by Fiction Songs Inc. © 1992 Fiction Songs Ltd. "We look before and after, and spine for what is not: our sincerest laughter with some pain is fraught: our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought..." Shelley Black plastic tape, grey prints. Issued in a clear plastic case with a 14-panel fold-out j-card containing artwork, lyrics and credits.”

Elektra / Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United States

“Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire Mixed at Olympic, London All songs published by Fiction Songs Inc. ℗ © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. "We look before and after, and spine for what is not: our sincerest laughter with some pain is fraught: our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought..." Shelley Clear plastic tape, grey prints. Comes in clear plastic case with fold-out picture card insert. The catalog number is 61309-4 on the tape, 9 61309-4 on spine.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“Custom promo only cardboard box set also known as "Wish Box" including : - The [url=http://www.discogs.com/Cure-Wish/release/3676594]Wish UK CD[/url] album in unique red digipak artwork, stating "cure · wish · for promotional use only" on spine - The [url=http://www.discogs.com/Cure-Wish/release/178470]Wish UK cassette[/url] album - A VHS titled "wish E.P.K" on spine & front sleeve : E.P.K. stands for 'Electronic Press Kit' Only the outer box, the VHS (+ inlay) & the CD case are unique & promos. The CD (+ booklet) and the cassette (+ case & inlay) are the same as the commercial releases. The only words printed on the box are 'Cure wish', and the only catalog number is printed on the VHS : CUREPK1 on spine & label. The unique CD artwork was also used for the '[url=http://www.discogs.com/Cure-Lost-Wishes/master/280466]Lost Wishes[/url]' cassette in 1994.”

Fiction Records

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“Custom promo only cardboard box set also known as "Wish Box" including : - The [url=http://www.discogs.com/Cure-Wish/release/3676594]Wish UK CD[/url] album in unique red digipak artwork, stating "cure · wish · for promotional use only" on spine - The [url=http://www.discogs.com/Cure-Wish/release/178470]Wish UK cassette[/url] album - A VHS titled "wish E.P.K" on spine & front sleeve : E.P.K. stands for 'Electronic Press Kit' Only the outer box, the VHS (+ inlay) & the CD case are unique & promos. The CD (+ booklet) and the cassette (+ case & inlay) are the same as the commercial releases. The only words printed on the box are 'Cure wish', and the only catalog number is printed on the VHS : CUREPK1 on spine & label. The unique CD artwork was also used for the '[url=http://www.discogs.com/Cure-Lost-Wishes/master/280466]Lost Wishes[/url]' cassette in 1994.”

Polydor / Fiction Records / UMC

calendar_todayNov 25, 2022Japan

“30th Anniversary Edition of the Cure’s best-selling, Grammy-nominated album. This deluxe 45 track edition (compiled by Robert Smith) features 24 previously unreleased tracks and 4 new to CD tracks across three discs. 8-panel Digipak with clear trays and 24-page booklet. CD1 the original album, newly remastered by Robert Smith and Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. CD2 features 21 previously unreleased demos, including four studio vocal demos from 1990 and seventeen instrumental demos from 1991, 9 of which are previously unreleased songs. CD3 features the four tracks from the mail-order only cassette ‘Lost Wishes’ released in 1993, which have never appeared on CD or digitally. Also included are the previously unreleased song ‘A Wendy Band’ from the 1992 Manor Studio sessions, a previously unheard mix of the epic fan favourite ‘From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea’, as well as five rare 12” mixes. Finally, closing the set is an unheard live version of ‘End’ from Paris, Bercy in October 1992. Remastered: Robert Smith & Miles Showell (at Abbey Road Studios). Japanese edition comes with larger sized obi and includes a fold-out B&W booklet with Japanese liner notes and lyrics translation. Some editions come with a "NEW MUSIC FRIDAYS" blue and white hype sticker on the plastic slip cover. Obi details: ザ・キュアー　ウィッシュ　30周年を記念して初リマスター・エディション　 リマスター、選曲：ロバート・スミス 大ビット・シングル「フライデインー・アイム・イン・ラブ」収録 全英１位、全米２位。 ザ・キュアーの名作30周年記念リマスター Translation: The Cure Wish First remastered edition to celebrate 30th anniversary.　 Remastered, song selection by Robert Smith Includes hit single 'Friday I'm In Love'. Number 1 in the UK and number 2 in the US. Remastered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Cure's classic. A limited number (actual number unknown) of what is known as a mega jacket [メガジャケット] (12" x12") were a bonus gift with purchase of the SHM-CD via Amazon Japan. NOT FOR SALE is printed on the lower right corner.”

Polydor / Fiction Records / UMC

calendar_todayNov 25, 2022Europe

“Issued in an 8-panel double slipcase Digipak with 2 clear trays and 24-page booklet. 30th Anniversary Edition of the Cure's best-selling, Grammy-nominated album. This deluxe 45 track edition (compiled by Robert Smith) features 24 previously unreleased tracks and 4 new to CD tracks across three discs. CD1 features the original album, newly remastered by Robert Smith and Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. CD2 features 21 previously unreleased demos, including four studio vocal demos from 1990 and seventeen instrumental demos from 1991, 9 of which are previously unreleased songs. CD3 features the four tracks from the mail-order only cassette ‘[m=280466]’ released in 1993, which have never appeared on CD or digitally. Also included are the previously unreleased song ‘A Wendy Band’ from the 1992 Manor Studio sessions, a previously unheard mix of the epic fan favourite ‘From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea’, as well as five rare 12" mixes. Finally, closing the set is an unheard live version of ‘End’ from Paris, Bercy in October 1992. CD2: 1: Final version on B-side To [r=3323330] 2: AKA “Away". Final Version Appears on Wish 3: Final version appears on Wish 4: Final version appears on Wish 5. Final version on B-side to [r=5130863] 6: Final version on B-side to [r=318569] 7: Final version appears on Wish 8: Final version appears on Wish 9: Unreleased track 10: Unreleased track 11: Unreleased track 12: Unreleased track 13: Final version on B-side to [r=592500] 14: Final version on B-side to [r=2276676] 15: Final version on B-side to [r=3329561] 16: Final version appears on Wish 17: Unreleased track 18: Unreleased track 19: Unreleased track 20: Unreleased track 21: Unreleased track - CD3: 1 to 4 are from [m=280466] 5: Unreleased track 6: Unreleased version 7: B-side to [r=119997] 8: From [r=592500] 9: From [m=2873] 10: From [r=318569] 11: From [r=2276676] 12: Unreleased version Made in the EU (back-cover and each single disc). Made in Germany (sticker on shrinkwrap).”

Fiction Records

calendar_todayNov 25, 2022United Kingdom

“℗© 2022 Fiction Records Ltd. Instant gratification tracks, available with or without pre-ordering the whole release: Jul 28, 2022: Uyea Sound (Dim-D Mix) Aug 26, 2022: Cut (1990 Demo) Sep 23, 2022: Miss Van Gogh (Instrumental Demo) Oct 28, 2022: End (Live In Paris / 1992)”

Elektra / Fiction Records / Rhino Records

calendar_todayNov 25, 2022United States

“Back: Made in U.S.A. CD labels: Made in Germany 30th Anniversary Edition of the Cure’s best-selling, Grammy-nominated album. This deluxe 45 track edition (compiled by Robert Smith) features 24 previously unreleased tracks and 4 new to CD tracks across three discs. CD1 the original album, newly remastered by Robert Smith and Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. CD2 features 21 previously unreleased demos, including four studio vocal demos from 1990 and seventeen instrumental demos from 1991, 9 of which are previously unreleased songs. CD3 features the four tracks from the mail-order only cassette ‘Lost Wishes’ released in 1993, which have never appeared on CD or digitally. Also included are the previously unreleased song ‘A Wendy Band’ from the 1992 Manor Studio sessions, a previously unheard mix of the epic fan favourite ‘From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea’, as well as five rare 12” mixes. Finally, closing the set is an unheard live version of ‘End’ from Paris, Bercy in October 1992. Disc 2: 1: Final version on B-side to [r=3323330] 2: AKA “Away". Final version appears on Wish 3: AKA “Cut”. Final version appears on Wish 4: Final version appears on Wish 5. Final version on B-side to [r=5130863] 6: Final version on B-side to [r=318569] 7: Final version appears on Wish 8: Final version appears on Wish 9: Unreleased track 10: Unreleased track 11: Unreleased track 12: Unreleased track 13: Final version on B-side to [r=592500] 14: Final version on B-side to [r=2276676] 15: Final version on B-side to [r=3329561] 16: Final version appears on Wish 17: Unreleased track 18: Unreleased track 19: Unreleased track 20: Unreleased track 21: Unreleased track Disc 3: 1 to 4 are from [m=280466] 5: Unreleased track 6: Unreleased version 7: B-side to [r=592500] 8: From [r=592500] 9: From [m=2873] 10: From [r=318569] 11: From [r=2276676] 12: Unreleased version”

Polydor / Fiction Records / UMC

“Issued in a fat box 3 CD jewel case and 24-page booklet. 30th Anniversary Edition of the Cure’s best-selling, Grammy-nominated album. This deluxe 45 track edition (compiled by Robert Smith) features 24 previously unreleased tracks and 4 new to CD tracks across three discs. Disc 1 features the original album, newly remastered by Robert Smith and Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Disc 2 features 21 previously unreleased demos, including four studio vocal demos from 1990 and seventeen instrumental demos from 1991, 9 of which are previously unreleased songs. Disc 3 features the four tracks from the mail-order only cassette ‘[m=280466]’ released in 1993, which have never appeared on CD or digitally. Also included are the previously unreleased song ‘A Wendy Band’ from the 1992 Manor Studio sessions, a previously unheard mix of the epic fan favourite ‘From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea’, as well as five rare 12” mixes. Finally, closing the set is an unheard live version of ‘End’ from Paris, Bercy in October 1992. Disc 2: 1: Final version on B-side To [r=3323330] 2: AKA “Away". Final Version Appears on Wish 3: Final version appears on Wish 4: Final version appears on Wish 5. Final version on B-side to [r=5130863] 6: Final version on B-side to [r=318569] 7: Final version appears on Wish 8: Final version appears on Wish 9: Unreleased track 10: Unreleased track 11: Unreleased track 12: Unreleased track 13: Final version on B-side to [r=592500] 14: Final version on B-side to [r=2276676] 15: Final version on B-side to [r=3329561] 16: Final version appears on Wish 17: Unreleased track 18: Unreleased track 19: Unreleased track 20: Unreleased track 21: Unreleased track - Disc 3: 1 to 4 are from [m=280466] 5: Unreleased track 6: Unreleased version 7: B-side to [r=119997] 8: From [r=592500] 9: From [m=2873] 10: From [r=318569] 11: From [r=2276676] 12: Unreleased version Made in the EU (back-cover and each single disc). Made in Czech Republic (sticker on shrinkwrap).”