The Cure
Bloodflowers
Event: RECORD STORE DAY 2020
Release Date: 4/18/2020
Format: 2 x LP Picture Disc
Label: Rhino/Elektra
Quantity: 7500
Release type: RSD Exclusive Release
Notes: 20th Anniversary Edition of The Cure's Grammy-nominated studio album Bloodflowers. Pressed on picture disc for the first time, exclusively for Record Store Day 2020
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/12362
The Cure
Seventeeen Seconds
Event: RECORD STORE DAY 2020
Release Date: 4/18/2020
Format: 12" Picture Disc
Label: Rhino/Elektra
Quantity: 7500
Release type: RSD Exclusive Release
Notes: 40th Anniversary Edition of The Cure's second studio album Seventeen Seconds, featuring their first UK top 40 single "A Forest". Pressed on picture disc for the first time, exclusively for Record Store Day 2020
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/12363
Update:
QuoteWe are sad to announce that following a decision made by the organisers of Record Store Day, the event will be postponed to June 20th 2020
https://www.thecure.com/news/2020/03/record-store-day-2020-bloodflowers-seventeen-seconds/
The Cure informs via FB/twitter:
QuoteTo support independent record shops, we're releasing Bloodflowers and Seventeen Seconds picture discs as part of the first RSD Drop on Aug 29th. You can get your copies from a participating shop: https://recordstoreday.co.uk/stores/
Remember to plan your day in advance and follow @RSDUK's safe social distancing guidelines! #RSD20
The band has let it be known (6/12/21) that "Faith" will be out on picture disc for RSD:
QuoteFAITH - The Cure's third studio album - marks its 40th Anniversary this year, and to celebrate the album will be released on picture disc for the very first time. The new pressing has been overseen by Robert Smith and will be available in record stores today as part of RSD Drops. https://recordstoreday.com/
I bought one last weekend, as well as a belated purchase of the Seventeen Seconds Picture disc (that they still had in stock from 2020 RSD). Ordered online, but hasn't arrived yet.
I think the abstract art of both of these releases will look really groovy on a picture disc 🤩.
I'll post pictures when they arrive.
Here is a photo I found online that show how the Faith picture disc looks ...very cool!!
Faith picture disc - photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/CQLRyLFJVaa/?utm_medium=copy_link)
Listening to the Faith picture disc today. Side 1 is the white picture (like the cover) and side 2 is a darker version. Here's photos for those interested...
Faith picture disc (https://www.instagram.com/p/CQk9C7CJMm1/?utm_medium=copy_link)
And another one for RSD:
QuotePornography will be available for the first time on Picture Disc as part of this year's Record Store Day. Pick up your copy from your local participating indie record shop on 23rd April #RSD22. More info at recordstoreday.co.uk/stores
(from the band's FB)
This year it will be "Show" for the Record Store Day (22/4):
https://recordstoreday.co.uk/rsd-list/cure-the/
QuoteRemastered by Robert Smith and Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, London.
'Show' 2LP Live set recorded at The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan: Released September 1993
https://genreisdead.com/the-cure-show-record-store-day/
QuoteIt's finally here! Record Store Day has unveiled its list of exclusive vinyl for this year's event and once again The Cure is taking part. The band will release their 1993 live album Show on 2LP picture disc to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
The album captures their show at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan and has been unavailable on vinyl since its original release making it a must for fans. Remastered by frontman Robert Smith and Miles Showell, it's being released on picture disc for the first time.
Charity news about RSD & "Show":
QuoteWe are excited to announce that Show is included in this year's RSD x War Child charity partnership! For every sale of the album in participating stores on April 22nd, £1 will be donated to War Child UK. Find your local store and learn more about War Child at RecordStoreDay.co.uk & warchild.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/thecure
Picture disc of "The Top" for RSD 2024:
https://www.rhino.com/article/rhinos-2024-exclusive-releases-for-record-store-day
QuoteThe Cure - The Top
Limited Edition of 10,000 copies; 1-LP picture disc
News about RSD 2025:
Quote2025 MARKS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF 'THE HEAD ON THE DOOR'. THE ALBUM HAS BEEN REMASTERED BY Robert Smith AND WILL BE AVAILABLE ON PICTURE DISC FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR RECORD STORE DAY 2025.
THE LIMITED EDITION ALBUM WILL BE RELEASED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH War Child UK ON 12TH APRIL VIA INDIE RECORD STORES.
https://www.facebook.com/thecure
There will be a remix of "Alone" on a one-sided 12" for RSD UK:
QuoteTHE Four Tet REMIX OF 'ALONE' WILL BE RELEASED FOR @RSDAYUK AS AN EXCLUSIVE ONE SIDED BLACK LABEL 12" VINYL
ALL CURE RECORD ROYALTIES FROM THE SALE OF 'ALONE (FOUR TET REMIX)' 12" RELEASE WILL BENEFIT Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF / DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS UK (CHARITY NUMBER: 1026588). AT LEAST £2 PER RECORD SOLD WILL BE DONATED.
https://www.facebook.com/thecure
the remix snippet doesn't sound great, but it's a great cause so going to buy this (if there are enough copies left?)
I'm hoping to get a copy of The Head On The Door, but not bothered about The Four Tet remix one.
I'm kicking myself that I didn't get the Bloodflowers RSD release a few years back. I've been searching for one since... impossible, or incredibly expensive :1f62a:
The Abbey Road Remasters list forever grows each RSD yet none of these superior versions are available digitally . Come on Bob . Please let us all hear them. :)