The Cure - The Top (LP, Album) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Country:    UK  
Released:  May 1984
Genre:       Rock
Style:         New Wave, Post-Punk, Psychedelic Rock

Comments:
UK FIRST PRESS. Vinyl just has v.light wispy hairlines visible under light from a well looked after collection, some might grade as NM.Sleeve glossy and shiny on both sides, no ringwear just a crease across bottom right corner. NM printed lyric inner sleeve, no splits. Posted signed for in a pro mailer for added security
 

Notes:

This first pressing was released with lyrics printed on a blue, green and white coloured inner sleeve. No "ARUN" etched into side A runouts, unlike [r=10700516. Later issues have a B&W printed liner, see [r=4618339 and [r=16274025. ℗ 1984 fiction records © 1984 fiction records. Some copies sent for promotional use show a golden stamp on the back: "Promotional Copy Not For Resale"

. Eye Side
A1. Shake Dog Shake 4:55
A2. Bird Mad Girl 4:05
A3. Wailing Wall 5:17
A4. Give Me It 3:42
A5. Dressing Up 2:51
. Cross Side
B1. The Caterpillar 3:40
B2. Piggy In The Mirror 3:40
B3. The Empty World 2:36
B4. Bananafishbones 3:12
B5. The Top 6:50

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout EYE SIDE ONE
Matrix / Runout CROSS SIDE TWO
Matrix / Runout FIXS 9 A//2 ∇ 420 R
Matrix / Runout FIXS 9 B//1 ∇ 420 R

Phonographic Copyright (p) Fiction Records
Record Company 18 Age Record Co. Ltd.
Published By Apb Music Co. Ltd.
Copyright (c) Fiction Records
Pressed By PRS Ltd.
Lacquer Cut At Master Room

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