The Cure - A Forest (12", Single) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
Country:    UK  
Released:  Apr 1980
Genre:       Rock
Style:         New Wave, Post-Punk

Comments:
ULTRA RARE, The first commercial The Cure 12" single, Play tested in full both sides, glossy vinyl, clean labels, no spindle marks, looks barely played, top end VG+, Cover accurately graded VG, light edge and arc ring wear, a solid copy of this highly sought after must have 12" rarity not previously listed that will not disappoint. Posted tracked worldwide in professional mailer, buy with confidence from a trusted UK seller, see all our Cure LP, CD and singles listings and save on postag
 

Notes:

Published by APB Music Co Ltd
℗ 1980 18 Age Record Co. Ltd.
© 1980 Polydor Ltd.
Marketed and distributed by Phonogram Ltd.

Issued in a spineless top opening card sleeve with a die cut thumb section. 
The sleeve image to the front is the "positive" of the UK 7". The track on side A is the "Seventeen Seconds" album version.
This pressing was the first commercially released 12" single by The Cure.

Durations not listed on the release.
Runouts are stamped.

A. A Forest 5:55
B. Another Journey By Train 3:04

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout FICSX 10 A // 1∇ ESTR 12 2 STRAWBERRY.
Matrix / Runout FICSX 10 B//1∇ESTR 1 11 9 STRAWBERRY.
Matrix / Runout FICSX 10 A//1∇ ESTR 1 11 6 STRAWBERRY.
Matrix / Runout FICSX 10 B//1∇ESTR 1 11 7 STRAWBERRY.
Matrix / Runout FICSX 10 A//1∇ ESTR 11 2 STRAWBERRY.
Matrix / Runout FICSX 10 B//1∇ESTR 1 11 1 STRAWBERRY.

Phonographic Copyright (p) 18 Age Record Co. Ltd.
Copyright (c) Polydor Ltd.
Published By APB Music Co. Ltd.
Lacquer Cut At Strawberry Mastering
Pressed By PRS Ltd.
Marketed By Phonogram Ltd.
Distributed By Phonogram Ltd.

New Wave, Post Punk 12 inch

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