The Cure — Pornography
Known pressings
26 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | GB | Fiction | FIXD 7 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1982 | NL | Fiction | 2383 639 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1985 | XE | Fiction | 827 688-2 | CD — made in W. Germany by PolyGram |
| 1986 | XE | Fiction | 827 688-2 | CD |
| 1987 | AU | Fiction | 827 688-2 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Elektra, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. | 9 60785-2, D 102654 | CD |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records | CD 4902 | CD |
| 1988 | CA | Elektra | CD 60785 | CD |
| 1988 | US | Elektra | 9 60785-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | US | Elektra | 9 60785-2 | CD |
| 1988 | XE | Fiction | 827 688-2 | CD — made in Germany, matrix: 827 688-2 02% |
| 1990 | JP | Polydor | POCP-1875 | CD |
| 2000 | XE | Fiction | 827 688-2 | CD |
| 2005 | — | Fiction | 982 183-8 | Digital Media |
| 2005 | GB | Fiction | 982 183-7 | CD — deluxe edition |
| 2005 | GB | Fiction | 982 183-8 | CD |
| 2005 | US | Elektra, Rhino | — | Digital Media — deluxe edition |
| 2005 | US | Rhino | R2 74684 | CD |
| 2006 | RU | Universal Music Russia | 2600759 | CD |
| 2006 | US | Elektra, Fiction, Rhino | R2 73351 | CD |
| 2008 | JP | Fiction | UICY-93480 | SHM-CD |
| 2008 | RU | Vinyl Lovers | 900235 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2008 | RU | Vinyl Lovers | 990236 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2016 | XE | Fiction | CURECAT001, FIXD 7 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2024 | XW | — | — | Digital Media |
| — | CA | Elektra, Rhino | — | Digital Media — 2005 remaster |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
The Cure "Pornography" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
The Cure "Pornography" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
The Cure "Pornography" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
The Cure "Pornography" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
The Cure "Pornography" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
The Cure "Pornography" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
The Cure "Pornography" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
The Cure "Pornography" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
The Cure "Pornography" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
The Cure "Pornography" audiophile limited CD