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The Hurting is the debut studio album by the English pop rock band Tears for Fears, released on 7 March 1983 by Mercury Records, and distributed by Phonogram Inc. The album peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart in its second week of release and was certified Gold by the BPI within three weeks of release. The album also entered the Top 40 in several other countries, including Canada, Germany, and Australia. It was certified Platinum in the UK in January 1985.
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197 releasesVinyl(59)
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
Germany“[Back] Publ. by Tears Music Digital Mastering Herausgeber: Phonogram GmbH Hamburg Printed in West Germany [Inner sleeve] Printed with credits, lyrics and photo. All lyrics Copyright Control [Labels] Stereo Made in West-Germany Origin...”
Cat#: 811 039-1 · mers 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
United States“Distinction between very similar releases: label variant with smaller font band & title; The Hurting has a larger font. Labels: ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. 53Manufactured and marketed by Polygram Records, Inc. Other notes: "53" printed in la...”
Cat#: 422-811 039 M-1 · 811 039-1 M-1 · mers 17
The Hurting
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Spain“Comes with barcode on back cover. Same release than The Hurting with barcode difference”
Cat#: 811 039-1
The Hurting
chevron_rightVertigo
Canada“This was originally released with different cover artwork. Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics.”
Cat#: VOG-1-3323
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
Ireland“Irish pressing. 'IRL' in runout. Irish paper labels”
Cat#: MERS 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightVertigo
Canada“This debut album was later reissued with different cover, artwork on both front and back. Packaged with an inner image/lyrics-sleeve. Note that the credit for cover photo (Peter Ashworth) is likely a mis-credit, since the cover photo u...”
Cat#: VOG-1-3323
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
Brazil“Note that the credit for cover photo (Peter Ashworth) is likely a mis-credit, since the cover photo used (the "ducks" cover) almost certainly comes from the same sessions that produced the inner sleeve photo on The Hurting which is credi...”
Cat#: 811 039-1 9 · 81103919
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
Japan“Original Sound Recording made by Phonogram Ltd (London). ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd (London) Note that the credit for cover photo (Peter Ashworth) is likely a mis-credit, since the cover photo used (the "ducks" cover) almost certainly comes f...”
Cat#: 25PP-88
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
Germany“Printed inner sleeve with lyrics, photo and credits. Original Sound Recording made by Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. All lyrics Copyright Control Publ. by Tears Music Digital Mastering Made in West-Germany Herausgeber: Phonogr...”
Cat#: 811 039-1 · mers 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records / Phonokol
Israel“This version with lyrics printed on the back cover. Another Israeli version, without lyrics printed on the back cover is here: The Hurting. Copyright Control © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Original sound recording ...”
Cat#: 811039-1
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
United Kingdom“Issued in non-embossed sleeve, with additional catalogue number 811 039-1 on back cover, and fan club address at bottom in large print. Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. Catalogue number "mers 17" on spine, back co...”
Cat#: 811 039-1 · MERS 17 · mers 17
The Hurting
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South Africa“Printed inner sleeve with lyrics. Note that the credit for cover photo (Peter Ashworth) is likely a miss-credit, since the cover photo used (the "ducks" cover) almost certainly comes from the same sessions that produced the inner sleeve...”
Cat#: 811-039-1 · STAR 5305
The Hurting
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ItalyCat#: 811 039-1
The Hurting
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United States“Back cover: Digitally mastered recording © ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Manufactured and marketed by PolyGram Records, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Manufactured and marketed by PolyGram Records Inner sleeve: All lyrics Copyright Control Pri...”
Cat#: 422-811 039 M-1 · 811 039-1 M-1 · mers 17
The Hurting
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Germany“This release has no Barcode and no printed inner sleeve. The version without barcode and with printed inner sleeve: The Hurting A very similar release with barcode and with printed inner sleeve: The Hurting Track B2 is called 'Watch the...”
Cat#: 811 039-1
The Hurting
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Greece“"Made In Greece" on labels. Comes with printed inner sleeve, with photo, lyrics.”
Cat#: 811 039-1 · 811039-1
The Hurting
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Philippines“PARI MEMBER APPROVED is printed on label and back of cover. Printed on the rear sleeve: Tears For Fears World Service PO Box 77 London SW4 9LH Printed on the face labels: Copyright Control. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Original sound...”
Cat#: 811 039-1 · LP-811 039-1 · MERS 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records / Phonokol
Israel“This version without lyrics printed on the back cover. Another Israeli version, with lyrics printed on the back cover is here: The Hurting Copyright Control © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Original sound recording m...”
Cat#: 811039-1
The Hurting
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Zimbabwe“This has a thick cardboard sleeve typical of Zimbabwe pressings where recycled cardboard was used for record sleeves. All identifiers are the same as the South Africa pressing, the only distinguishable difference is the "1A Belmont Print...”
Cat#: 811-039-1 · STAR 5305
The Hurting
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Europe“On the center label the duration of Pale Shelter is listed as to be 5:24. This is incorrect. The duration is 4:34. Comes with printed inner sleeves with band picture and lyrics. Cover: ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd., London © 1983 Phonogram L...”
Cat#: 811 039-1
The Hurting
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United States“Very similar to The Hurting but this version has "0501" printed on the back cover lower right. Digitally Mastered Recording Copyright 1983 Printed in U.S.A. Custom inner sleeve Catalog number 811 039-1 M-1 on spine Catalog number 422-81...”
Cat#: 422-811 039-1 M1 · 811 039-1 M-1 · mers 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records / Phonogram
France“Original Sound Recording made by Phonogram Ltd (London). Imp. POLYGRAM INDUSTRIES MESSAGERIES Imprimé en France ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd (London) There was two pressing with different price code, other one The Hurting”
Cat#: 811 039-1
The Hurting
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SpainCat#: 811 039-1
The Hurting
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United States“"26" printed on labels denotes a PRC-Compton pressing. Digitally Mastered Recording ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. on labels. © ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) on sleeve. Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Records, Inc. appears on back of sl...”
Cat#: 422-811 039-1 M1 · 811 039-1 M-1 · mers 17
CD(84)
The Hurting
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Europe“Made in W. Germany Printed in West Germany Digitally mastered Similar to The Hurting but no Copyright Control logo on the disc.”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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United StatesCat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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GermanyCat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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Europe“On artwork: Printed in West Germany On CD: Made in W. Germany by Polygram The Hurting is a similar release but with only 'Made in W. Germany' on the disc. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd., London © 1983 Phonogram Ltd., London Comes with 12 page b...”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
Germany“Includes a 12-page booklet. Printed page numbering begins with "1" on actual page 3. Printed page numbering ends with "8" on actual page 10. Originally released in 1983 on vinyl and cassette. This is an early CD release with no Label Co...”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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Japan“First CD for Japanese market, West German Press With Big Obi”
Cat#: 32PD-51
The Hurting
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Germany“CD face bottom: MADE IN W.GERMANY Rear inlay: Printed in West Germany Very similar to The Hurting, though this has no label code and price code. Originally came with special price outer flap that could be removed to uncover full sized ...”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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Japan“CD face bottom: MADE IN W.GERMANY Rear inlay: Printed in West Germany Very similar to The Hurting, though this has no label code and price code. Originally came with special price outer flap that could be removed to uncover full sized ...”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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Germany“Digitally mastered. On artwork: Printed in West Germany On CD: MADE IN W.GERMANY BY POLYGRAM COPYRIGHT CONTROL”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
chevron_rightFontana / Vertigo
Canada“reissue”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
Europe“Originally released in 1983 on vinyl and cassette. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd., London © 1983 Phonogram Ltd., London Digitally mastered. On artwork: Printed in West Germany On CD: Made in W. Germany Inside booklet: Manufactured by PolyGram ...”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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Europe“Reissue, PDO Hanover, West Germany”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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United States“Originally released in 1983 on vinyl and cassette.”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
chevron_rightVertigo
Canada“© 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London)”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
chevron_rightVertigo
CanadaCat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
United States“Originally released in 1983 on vinyl and cassette.”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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Brazil“First Brazilian issue on CD. No Barcodes present. No Mould SID Code present. No Mastering SID Code present. This copy is bit identical to the first 1983 West Germany Pressing. Made in Brazil.”
Cat#: 811 039-2
The Hurting
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Japan“(P) 1983 Phonogram Ltd., London”
Cat#: 23PD-116
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records / Salvat
Spain“Ejemplar distribuido con publicación impresa.”
Cat#: 27 · 848-198-2
The Hurting
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Spain“Editad en España por Polygram Iberica S.A. - Avda. América, s/n - 28077 Madrid. Impreso en España por Graficas Foco S.A. - San Romualdo, 26 - 28037 Madrid. Fabricado por Servicios Ibéricos Entertainment S.A.”
Cat#: 848 198-2
Tears For Fears
chevron_rightDeAgostini / Mercury Records
ItalyCat#: (512 304-2) · CDDEA 2304
The Hurting
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South Africa“Originally released in 1983 on vinyl and cassette. © Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1983 United Kingdom ℗ 15/05/1993 Disc label: Made in R.S.A. ASAMI seal of approval logo.”
Cat#: MMTCD 1796
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
Japan“All Tracks: ℗ 1983 Mercury Records Ltd (London) except 2 ℗ 1982 Mercury Records Ltd (London) Remastered at Close To The Edge, Twickenham Cover artwork is the same as the UK issue plus obi-strip.”
Cat#: PHCR-6102
The Hurting
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Brazil“Originally released in 1983. Digitally remastered CD from 1999 with 4 bonus tracks. Comes with lyric booklet. White picture disc CD.”
Cat#: 558 104-2
Tape(49)
The Hurting
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Netherlands“Cassette : grey shell, dark green (olive) labels Printed in the Netherlands Chrome dioxide 120 µs Dolby System No barcode”
Cat#: 811 039-4 · MERSC 17
The Hurting
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South Africa“Ⓟ 1983 Phonogram Note that the credit for cover photo (Peter Ashworth) is likely a miss-credit, since the cover photo used (the "ducks" cover) almost certainly comes from the same sessions that produced the inner sleeve photo on The Hurt...”
Cat#: 811-039-1 · MC STAR 5305
The Hurting
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PhilippinesCat#: 811 039-4
The Hurting
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Australia“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette with sky blue paper labels. Made in Australia.”
Cat#: 811 039-4
The Hurting
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France“Variant cassette with a grey shell and green paper labels. Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London) ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London)”
Cat#: 811039-4
The Hurting
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SpainCat#: 811 039-4
The Hurting
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Germany“Made in West-Germany”
Cat#: 811 039-4
The Hurting
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France“Similar to The Hurting, but tape shell has a smooth surface. Copyright Control © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London) Track durations not listed on the release.”
Cat#: 811 039-4 · 811039-4
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
France“Copyright Control © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London) Track durations not listed on the release.”
Cat#: 811039 4
The Hurting
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Türkiye“℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Track durations not listed on the release.”
Cat#: 811 039-4
The Hurting
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Netherlands“Cassette : grey paper on black shell Printed in the Netherlands Chrome dioxide 120 µs Dolby System”
Cat#: 811 039-4 · MERSC 17
The Hurting
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Greece“AEPI (P)POLYGRAM GREECE 1983 Made In Greece”
Cat#: 811039-4
The Hurting
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Europe“Made in Holland on shell Printed in The Netherland on cover Shell variation compared to The Hurting”
Cat#: 811 039-4 · MERSC 17
The Hurting
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Italy“Side one - 21:19 Side two - 20:19 © ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. Made in Italy”
Cat#: 811 039-4
The Hurting
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Australia“Grey cassette with dark green paper labels. Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram Records under exclusive licence. Made in New Zealand.”
Cat#: 811 039-4
The Hurting
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“Made in Holland Printed in The Netherlands”
Cat#: 811 039-4 · MERSC 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightVertigo
Canada“℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. This release has a grey / off white cassette shell with beige paper labels along with black printed text. This release is not the same as The Hurting which has a reissued cover. This release...”
Cat#: VOG4-1-3323
The Hurting
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JapanCat#: 28PT - 1015
The Hurting
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United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with green "Mercury" paper labels. Very similar to this version except that this version does not have a black cassette shell and is not 'Chromium Dioxide'. The other version also has ...”
Cat#: 811 039-4 · MERSC 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
United Kingdom“Includes an extra track not found on the LP version. Similar to The Hurting but with rounded shell/label design in hub area. All tracks Copyright Control. All lyrics Copyright Control. ℗ 1983 Made In England.”
Cat#: 811 039-4 · MERSC 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
United Kingdom“Includes an extra track not found on the LP version. This version has a black PolyGram-branded cassette shell and a note under the credits on the reverse of the second panel explaining the Chromium Dioxide process. The Hurting is very...”
Cat#: 811 039-4 · MERSC 17
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
United States“Similar to [30205853], but with 100-50-0 timing and no notch center bottom. Pressing Plant ID 35 printed on lower left of both sides of shell. Side one - 21:19 Side two - 20:19 Cat# on spine: 811 039-4 M-1 Cat# on cassette: 422-811 039...”
Cat#: 422-811 039-4 M-1 · 811 039-4 M-1
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records
United States“Similar to The Hurting, but with a smooth cassette shell. Pressing Plant ID 35 printed on lower left of both sides of shell. Side one - 21:19 Side two - 20:19 Cat# on spine: 811 039-4 M-1 Cat# on cassette: 422-811 039-4 M-1 Barcode: 0...”
Cat#: 422-811 039-4 M-1 · 811 039-4 M-1
The Hurting
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United States“Similar release to The Hurting, but this cassette has a textured shell case instead of smooth. See images. Side one - 21:19 Side two - 20:19 Cat# on spine: 811 039-4 M-1 Cat# on cassette: 422-811 039-4 M-1 Barcode: 0 422-811039-4 0 ©...”
Cat#: 422-811 039-4 M-1 · 811 039-4 M-1
Video(8)
The Hurting
chevron_rightUniversal Music Group
Europe“30th Anniversary Box”
Cat#: 3743330
The Hurting
chevron_rightUniversal Music Group
Europe“Box set with 4 discs in individual card gatefold sleeves, interview booklet, and replica tour programme. This edition comes with an exclusive 7" single in a reproduction of the withdrawn sleeve for "Change" available only from the Univer...”
Cat#: 3743330 · 3747683
The Hurting
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FranceCat#: 0600753479438
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records / Universal Music Group
Europe“Ultra high quality audio - No video content. This disc does not contain a 5.1 surround sound format, unlike the much later The Hurting. Three different sound formats are available: 2.0 PCM, 2.0 Dolby True HD, and 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio,...”
Cat#: 0600753479438
The Hurting
chevron_rightUniversal Music Group
Europe“Box set with 4 discs in individual card gatefold sleeves, interview booklet, and replica tour programme. Reissued copies come shrinkwrapped with a silver front sticker stating: "Includes the hits 'Mad World', 'Change', 'Pale Shelter' an...”
Cat#: 3743330
The Hurting
chevron_rightMercury Records / Universal Music Recordings
“Original copies from The SDE Shop came shrink-wrapped with a separate slipcase, also featuring the album artwork, a reversible artwork case insert, and a twelve-page booklet containing credits and lyrics. Limited edition of 7000 units. ...”
Cat#: 00602448681645 · 4868164
The Hurting
chevron_rightSuper Deluxe Edition / Universal Music Recordings
Europe“SDE Surround Series #9”
Cat#: 4868164
The Hurting
chevron_rightUniversal Music Catalogue
United Kingdom“Anniversary edition promo set housed in plastic wallets with colour inserts”