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Pornography is the fourth studio album by the English rock band the Cure, released on 3 May 1982 by Fiction Records. Preceded by the non-album single "Charlotte Sometimes", it was the band's first album with new producer Phil Thornalley, and was recorded at RAK Studios from January to April 1982. The sessions saw the band on the brink of collapse, with heavy drug use, band in-fighting, and frontman Robert Smith's depression fueling the album's musical and lyrical content. Pornography represents the conclusion of the Cure's early dark, gloomy musical phase, which began with their second album Seventeen Seconds (1980).
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219 releasesVinyl(73)
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Netherlands“Includes printed inner sleeve. Sleeve: ℗ 1982 Fiction © 1982 Fiction Printed in Holland Inner sleeve: Published by APB Music Ltd Labels: Original sound recording made by 18 Age Records Company Ltd. All titles published by APB Music C...”
Cat#: 2383 639
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records / Fiction Records Ltd.
Canada“Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics.”
Cat#: SP-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightStunn
New Zealand“Original sound recording made by 18 Age Records Co. Ltd States 'Made in New Zealand' across top of label”
Cat#: STUNN 023
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United Kingdom“One side has a white label, the other has no label. Released in a plain sleeve.”
Cat#: FIXD 7
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Greece“Side B label erroneously lists "Pornograph". Catalogue number on spine and back sleeve is 2383639, on both labels is 2383 639. Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. ℗ 1982 Fiction [back sleeve] © 1982 Fiction [back sle...”
Cat#: 2383 639 · 2383639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records
France“[sleeve] 2383 639 [cassette logo] 3170 639 ℗ 1982 Fiction © 1982 Fiction Imprimé en France Diffusé par Polydor 2 rue Cavalotti - 75018 Paris Imp. Polygram Industries Messageries [Inner] Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London Th...”
Cat#: 2383 639
Pornography
chevron_rightStunn
Australia“Issued with colour printed lyric inner sleeve. 1982 - Sound recording made by 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. Manufactured and Distributed by the EMI Group of companies, Sydney, Australia and Lower Hutt, N.Z.”
Cat#: STUN-511
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records
Spain“Satin finish cover. [back sleeve] Editado por Polydor, S.A. Impreso en España por Foco, S.A. (1982) First issue in Spain with lyrics / band photo printed on inner sleeve. Note that on the labels it's crossed out above 'FIXD 7'”
Cat#: 23 83 639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Germany“Side B label is blank. Sleeve: ℗ 1982 Fiction © 1982 Fiction Im Vertrieb der Metronome Musik GmbH, Überseering 21, 2000 Hamburg 60 · Made in W.-Germany. Ink stamp "PRS Hannover" on back cover. "Made in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH"...”
Cat#: 0704 474 0060.497
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Australia“With bonus "Charlotte Sometimes" 7" single. Originally sealed with silver sticker. Some 7's are stamped "sample record not for sale". Runouts: all stamped.”
Cat#: CURE 002 · CURE 7001
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Greece“White labels by PolyGram Greece. Catalogue number on spine and back sleeve is 2383639, on label A is 2383 639 written with pen. In commercial Greek sleeve.”
Cat#: 2383639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Italy“Printed color picture inner sleeve with lyrics. Made and Marketed by Polygram Dischi S.p.A. [logo] ℗ 1982 Fiction © 1982 Fiction Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Company Ltd”
Cat#: 2383 639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records
France“[sleeve] 2383 639 [cassette logo] 3170 639 ℗ 1982 Fiction © 1982 Fiction Imprimé en France Diffusé par Polydor 2 rue Cavalotti - 75018 Paris Imp. Polygram Industries Messageries [Inner] Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London Th...”
Cat#: 2383 639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
“Scandinavian issue with printed inner sleeve (Group photo on one side, lyrics on the other, with the digit 2400 printed in the bottom center). Black and white record labels. All titles published by APB Music Co Ltd (Labels) Published b...”
Cat#: 2383 639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Germany“Sleeve: ℗ 1982 Fiction © 1982 Fiction Im Vertrieb der Metronome Musik GmbH, Überseering 21, 2000 Hamburg 60 · Made in W.-Germany. Debossed non ink stamp "PRS Hannover" on back sleeve. The spine text is red on black, this data is repeated...”
Cat#: 0060.497
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records / Fiction Records Ltd.
United States“Letter "R" at the bottom of the label and letter 'I' in runouts: pressed by RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis Some copies appear translucent brown when held to light. Some copies have a gold promotional stamp on the back of the ...”
Cat#: SP-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records
United States“Letter "A" at the bottom of the label: pressed by Goldisc Recording Products, Holbrook, NY. Published by APB Music Co. Ltd. ℗ 1982 A&M Records Inc. Some copies have a gold promo stamp on back.”
Cat#: SP-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Netherlands“APB Music Company Ltd Original sound recording made by 18 Age Records Co. Ltd. ℗ 1982 Fiction © 1982 Fiction Marketed by Polydor B.V. Printed in Holland. Made in Holland. Includes printed inner sleeve.”
Cat#: 2383 639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records
France“[sticker] The Cure nouvel album Pornography 2383 639 [sleeve] 2383 639 [cassette logo] 3170 639 ℗ 1982 Fiction © 1982 Fiction Imprimé en France Diffusé par Polydor 2 rue Cavalotti - 75018 Paris Imp. Polygram Industries Messageries [...”
Cat#: 2383 639
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records
United States“Issued with a photo-illustrated printed inner sleeve that includes credits, lyrics, and release information. C on label left of A&M logo, 'MR' in runouts: pressed by Monarch Record Mfg. All songs written by Smith, Gallup, Tolhurst and ...”
Cat#: SP-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records / Fiction Records Ltd.
United States“Issued with custom printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits on one side, and a large band photo on the other. Letter "B" at the bottom of the label: pressed by Electrosound Group Midwest, Inc., Shelbyville, IN. Some copies may have...”
Cat#: SP-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United Kingdom“Recorded and mixed at RAK Studio One, London. First issue with lyrics / band photo printed on inner sleeve. Later copies include a printed 2-sided insert with same artwork. Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Company Ltd. (...”
Cat#: 2383 639 · FIXD 7
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Ireland“Released on Polydor Records Recorded and mixed at RAK Studio One, London. Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Company Ltd. (Labels) All titles published by APB Music Co. Ltd. (Labels) Published by APB Music Ltd. (P) 1982 18 A...”
Cat#: 2383 639 · FIXD 7
Pornography
chevron_right18 Age Record Co. Ltd.
Australia“Matte cover Includes inner-sleeve with lyrics.”
Cat#: CURE 002
CD(68)
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Europe“made in W. Germany by PolyGram”
Cat#: 827 688-2
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Europe“Recorded and mixed at RAK Studio One, London Published by APB Music Ltd Germany: Distribution by Metronome Musik GmbH All other territories: Distribution by Polydor/PolyGram Made in W. Germany by PolyGram Printed in West Germany Origina...”
Cat#: 827 688-2
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
EuropeCat#: 827 688-2
Pornography
chevron_rightBMG Direct Marketing, Inc. / Elektra
United StatesCat#: 9 60785-2 · D 102654
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Australia“All songs published by Mushroom Music Made in Australia by Disctronics Some editions came with no matrix etched in plastic as per photos recently updated. No barcode on back inlay.”
Cat#: 827 688-2
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records
United States“Recorded and Mixed at Rak Studio One, London. CD: Made In Japan Art: Printed in the U.S.A. ℗ 1982 A&M Records Inc. © 1987 A&M Records Inc.”
Cat#: CD 4902
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records
United StatesCat#: CD 4902
Pornography
chevron_rightElektra
United StatesCat#: 9 60785-2
Pornography
chevron_rightElektra
CanadaCat#: CD 60785
Pornography
chevron_rightElektra
United States“Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. ℗ © 1982 Elektra/Asylum Records. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Made in U.S.A. by WEA Manufacturing Inc. First issue without SID codes, silver CD, red & black print. Comes in Wa...”
Cat#: 60785-2 · 9 60785-2
Pornography
chevron_rightElektra
United States“Quite similar to Pornography, but pressed by ARC. Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. ℗ © 1982 Elektra/Asylum Records. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Made in U.S.A. by WEA Manufacturing Inc. First issue without SID co...”
Cat#: 60785-2 · 9 60785-2
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Europe“made in Germany, matrix: 827 688-2 02%”
Cat#: 827 688-2
Pornography
chevron_rightElektra
United States“Longbox issue of how the compact disc was originally released for sale. Elektra/Asylum Records A Division of Warner Communication Inc., 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10019 9229 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90069 ...”
Cat#: 60785-2 · 9 60785-2
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“℗ 1982 18 Age Record Co., LTD. LP Originally released in 1982. Release comes with an obi-strip, expanded booklet with Japanese liner notes and lyrics translation plus separated folded sheet with The Cure UK discography and biography. M...”
Cat#: POCP-1875
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
MexicoCat#: CDEPR-1025
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Europe“Originally released on LP and cassette in April, 1982. Recorded and mixed at RAK Studio One, London. Thank you to Chris Parry, Barry Smith (Masks), Nick (Rhino), Hugh (RAK), Arun (Master Room), Joanne (Food) and Ita (Fiction). All songs...”
Cat#: 827 688-2
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
UkraineCat#: 827 688-2
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
Europe“Originally released on LP and cassette in April, 1982. [booklet] Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. Thank you to Chris Parry, Barry Smith (Masks), Nick (Rhino), Hugh (Rak), Arun (Master Room), Joanne (Food) and Ita (Fiction)....”
Cat#: 827 688-2
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records / Universal Records
Europe“Original album credits (Album released 1982) All songs published by Fiction Songs Ltd Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. Thanks to Chris Parry, Barry Smith (Masks), Nick (Rhino), Hugh (Rak), Arun (Master Room), Joanne (Food...”
Cat#: 982 183-8
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records / Universal Records
Europe“Original album credits (Album released 1982) All songs published by Fiction Songs Ltd Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. Thanks to Chris Parry, Barry Smith (Masks), Nick (Rhino), Hugh (Rak), Arun (Master Room), Joanne ...”
Cat#: 982 183-8
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records / Universal Records
Europe“The copyright in this recording is owned by Fiction Records Ltd. White & red front sticker : "The Cure Pornography 2 cd set compiled by Robert Smith Digitally remastered from the original master tapes Features 5 previously unreleas...”
Cat#: 982 183-7
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records / Universal Records
Europe“Original album credits (Album released 1982) All songs published by Fiction Songs Ltd Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. Thanks to Chris Parry, Barry Smith (Masks), Nick (Rhino), Hugh (Rak), Arun (Master Room), Joanne ...”
Cat#: 982 183-8
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records / Universal Records
Europe“Original album credits (Album released 1982) All songs published by Fiction Songs Ltd Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. Thanks to Chris Parry, Barry Smith (Masks), Nick (Rhino), Hugh (Rak), Arun (Master Room), Joanne (Food...”
Cat#: 982 183-8
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records / Universal Records
Australia“Australian reissue. Released in clear jewel case with 8 page booklet and 2-sided picture back tray.”
Cat#: 982 183-8
Tape(78)
Pornography
chevron_rightElektra/Asylum Records
United States“Made In US Recorded and mixed at RAK Studios in London, England,”
Cat#: 60785-4
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United KingdomCat#: 3170 639 · FIXDC 7
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records / Fiction Records Ltd.
United States“[A side] Program 1 21:19 [B side] Program 2 22:20 A&M Stereo Tape Dolby System [Tape] Made in U.S.A. [Insert] Printed in U.S.A. ℗ 1982 A&M Records Inc. © 1982 A&M Records Inc. All Rights Reserved”
Cat#: CS-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records / Fiction Records Ltd.
United States“2 panel J-card inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette with black on-body print. This version has smooth cassette shell border. Pornography, whilst alsmost identical, has a textured border with "Made In USA" moulding top centre ...”
Cat#: CS-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Italy“White paper label / Black textured case SIAE made in Italy Distribuzione Polygram dischi S.p.A”
Cat#: 3170 639
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
France“Smooth plastic label .Red paper ´´ Stéréo utilisable en Mono ´´”
Cat#: 3170 639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United Kingdom“Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. All songs published by Apb Music Ltd. ℗ 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. © 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. This cassette has been recorded using...”
Cat#: 3170 639 · FIXDC 7
Pornography
chevron_rightPolydor Records
“Made in Norway for a Scandinavian release.”
Cat#: 3170 639
Pornography
chevron_rightStunn
AustraliaCat#: TC-STUN-51
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records / Fiction Records Ltd.
United States“Fold out J-card, white shell tape. Variation: Shell edges are straight, very fine textured. Shell design around wheels differs. [A side] Program 1 21:19 [B side] Program 2 22:20 A&M Stereo Tape Dolby System [Tape] Made in U.S.A. [Ins...”
Cat#: CS-4902
Pornography
chevron_right18 Age Record Co. Ltd.
Australia“Simple card inner with CrO2 Superquality Chromdioxide in yellow triangle to front cover. White plastic tape, black print”
Cat#: CURE 002C
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records
CanadaCat#: CS-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightA&M Records
United StatesCat#: SP-4902
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
GermanyCat#: 0660.497
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records
France“[labels] ℗ 1982 18 Age Records Co. Ltd [insert] Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. ℗ 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. © 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. Egalement disponible en LP 2383 639 © 1982 Fiction Records Diffusé pa...”
Cat#: 3170 639
Pornography
chevron_rightStunn
New Zealand“Sound recording made by 18 Age Record Company Ltd - first published ℗ in U.K. 1982. Simple card J-card inner with CrO2 and Dolby-B details inside. Yellow triangle on the cover with Stunn logo. Grey Polygram cassette with white paper lab...”
Cat#: CURE 002C · STUMC 023
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United Kingdom“4 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with white paper labels. Pornography is similar but it has a slightly different cassette with numbers at the top of the tape window and Polygram logo underneath. Pornography is similar but...”
Cat#: 3170 639 · FIXDC 7
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United Kingdom“Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. All songs published by Apb Music Ltd. ℗ 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. © 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. This cassette has been recorded using...”
Cat#: 3170 639 · FIXDC 7
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United Kingdom“Recorded and mixed at Rak Studio One, London. Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. All songs published by Apb Music Ltd. ℗ 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. © 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. This cassette has been recorded using...”
Cat#: 3170 639 · FIXDC 7
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United Kingdom“4 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with white paper labels. Pornography is similar but has a black cassette.”
Cat#: 3170 639 · FIXDC 7
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd.
United Kingdom“Black shell with a textured border. White paper labels with black text. Four panel J-card inlay, printed on both sides. Ribbed case, typical of PolyGram releases of this period. This version is similar to Pornography, but with a differe...”
Cat#: 3170 639 · FIXDC 7
Pornography
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JapanCat#: 55002-25
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records
France“[labels] ℗ 1982 18 Age Records Co. Ltd [inlet] Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. ℗ 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. © 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. Egalement disponible en LP 2383 639 © 1982 Fiction Records Diffusé par ...”
Cat#: 3170 639
Pornography
chevron_rightFiction Records Ltd. / Polydor Records
France“[labels] ℗ 1982 18 Age Records Co. Ltd [inlet] Original sound recording made by 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. ℗ 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. © 1982 18 Age Record Co. Ltd. Egalement disponible en LP 2383 639 © 1982 Fiction Records Diffusé par ...”
Cat#: 3170 639