The Cure – Three Imaginary Boys
Tracklist
| The Original Album | |||
| 1-1 | 10:15 Saturday Night | 3:42 | |
| 1-2 | Accuracy | 2:17 | |
| 1-3 | Grinding Halt | 2:49 | |
| 1-4 | Another Day | 3:44 | |
| 1-5 | Object | 3:03 | |
| 1-6 | Subway Song | 2:00 | |
| 1-7 | Foxy Lady | 2:29 | |
| 1-8 | Meathook | 2:17 | |
| 1-9 | So What | 2:39 | |
| 1-10 | Fire In Cairo | 3:23 | |
| 1-11 | It's Not You | 2:51 | |
| 1-12 | Three Imaginary Boys | 3:32 | |
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| 1-13 | The Weedy Burton | 0:53 | |
| Rarities 1977-1979 | |||
| 2-1 | I Want To Be Old (SAV Studio Demo 10/77) | 2:36 | |
| 2-2 | I'm Cold (SAV Studio Demo 11/77) | 3:21 | |
| 2-3 | Heroin Face (Live In The Rocket, Crawley 12/77) | 2:40 | |
| 2-4 | I Just Need Myself (PSL Studio Demo 1/78) | 2:14 | |
| 2-5 | 10:15 Saturday Night (Robert Smith Home Demo 2/78) | 4:36 | |
| 2-6 | The Cocktail Party (Group Home Demo 3/78) | 4:17 | |
| 2-7 | Grinding Halt (Group Home Demo 4/78) | 3:31 | |
| 2-8 | Boys Don't Cry (Chestnut Studio Demo 5/78) | 2:45 | |
| 2-9 | It's Not You (Chestnut Studio Demo 5/78) | 3:16 | |
| 2-10 | 10:15 Saturday Night (Chestnut Studio Demo 5/78) | 3:41 | |
| 2-11 | Fire In Cairo (Chestnut Studio Demo 5/78) | 3:42 | |
| 2-12 | Winter ('Three Imaginary Boys' Studio Out-Take 10/78) | 3:46 | |
| 2-13 | Faded Smiles (Aka I Don't Know) ('Three Imaginary Boys' Studio Out-Take 10/78) | 2:16 | |
| 2-14 | Play With Me ('Three Imaginary Boys' Studio Out-Take 10/78) | 3:30 | |
| 2-15 | World War | 2:38 | |
| 2-16 | Boys Don't Cry (Single) | 2:37 | |
| 2-17 | Jumping Someone Else's Train (Single) | 2:59 | |
| 2-18 | Subway Song (Live In Nottingham 10/79) | 2:27 | |
| 2-19 | Accuracy (Live In Nottingham 10/79) | 2:36 | |
| 2-20 | 10:15 Saturday Night (Live In Nottingham 10/79) | 4:38 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – AGI, USA
- Manufactured By – Van De Steeg
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Fiction Records Ltd.
- Copyright © – Fiction Records Ltd.
- Licensed To – Polydor Ltd. (UK)
- Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios
- Pressed By – Universal M & L, – 51544589
- Pressed By – Universal M & L, – 51544602
- Marketed By – Universal Catalogue
- Recorded At – Chestnut Studios, Frensham
Credits
- Bass – Michael Dempsey
- Compilation Producer – Robert Smith
- Compiled By – Robert Smith
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordination For The Cure, Assisted By] – Daren Butler
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordination For The Cure] – Daryl Bamonte
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordination For Universal] – Joe Black
- Design [Deluxe Edition Designed By, At Bold Design] – Julien Potter
- Design [Original Album Designed By] – Bill Smith (19)
- Drums – Lol Tolhurst*
- Engineer – Mike Hedges (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Mike Dutton* (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
- Guitar – Robert Smith
- Illustration – David Dragon*
- Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals – Porl Thompson (tracks: 2-1 to 2-4, 2-6, 2-7)
- Liner Notes [Sleevenotes] – Johnny Black
- Photography By – Tony Mottram
- Producer [Original Album] – Chris Parry (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13)
- Remastered By [Digitally] – Chris Blair
- Vocals – Robert Smith (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 1-8 to 2-20)
- Written-By – Smith* (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 1-8 to 2-20)
Notes
Originally released in May 1979 as Fiction Deluxe FIX1.
[sticker]
THE CURE three imaginary boys
2CD set compiled by Robert Smith
Digitally remastered from the original master tapes
Features 6 previously unreleased songs and 17 tracks on CD for the very first time
Deluxe package contains a 16 page booklet including sleevenotes with rare and previously unseen photographs
982 182-8
[slipcase]
The Cure's classic 1979 debut album remastered with an additional extras cd of 20 period rarities
www.thecure.com
[booklet]
2-1, 2-4, 2-6 and 2-12 to 2-14 previously unreleased songs
2-2, 2-5, 2-7, 2-9 to 2-11, 2-19 and 2-20 previously unreleased versions
2-3, 2-8 and 2-18 previously available on 'Curiosity' MC 1984
2-15 World War on early copies of 'Boys Don't Cry' album 1979
2-16 Boys don't cry single, also on 'Boys Dont Cry' album 1979
2-17 Jumping Someone Else's Train single, also on 'Boys Dont Cry' album 1979
[Digipak trays]
DIGIPAK® Manufactured by Van de Steeg, Holland, under license from AGI, USA
[The first single 'Killing An Arab' was not included.]
This compilation compiled and produced by Robert Smith
℗ 2004 Fiction Records Ltd. © 2004 Fiction Records Ltd.
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Fiction Records Ltd. and licensed exclusively to Polydor Ltd. (UK), a Universal Music Company.
Made in the EU
Released in 4- fold-out Digipak housed in clear plastic O-Card with 16-page booklet and white & red front sticker.
In , it was sent for promo use with an additional Universal Catalogue card (see last image).
The CD1 was repressed to be sold separately in 2005.
[sticker]
THE CURE three imaginary boys
2CD set compiled by Robert Smith
Digitally remastered from the original master tapes
Features 6 previously unreleased songs and 17 tracks on CD for the very first time
Deluxe package contains a 16 page booklet including sleevenotes with rare and previously unseen photographs
982 182-8
[slipcase]
The Cure's classic 1979 debut album remastered with an additional extras cd of 20 period rarities
www.thecure.com
[booklet]
2-1, 2-4, 2-6 and 2-12 to 2-14 previously unreleased songs
2-2, 2-5, 2-7, 2-9 to 2-11, 2-19 and 2-20 previously unreleased versions
2-3, 2-8 and 2-18 previously available on 'Curiosity' MC 1984
2-15 World War on early copies of 'Boys Don't Cry' album 1979
2-16 Boys don't cry single, also on 'Boys Dont Cry' album 1979
2-17 Jumping Someone Else's Train single, also on 'Boys Dont Cry' album 1979
[Digipak trays]
DIGIPAK® Manufactured by Van de Steeg, Holland, under license from AGI, USA
[The first single 'Killing An Arab' was not included.]
This compilation compiled and produced by Robert Smith
℗ 2004 Fiction Records Ltd. © 2004 Fiction Records Ltd.
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Fiction Records Ltd. and licensed exclusively to Polydor Ltd. (UK), a Universal Music Company.
Made in the EU
Released in 4- fold-out Digipak housed in clear plastic O-Card with 16-page booklet and white & red front sticker.
In , it was sent for promo use with an additional Universal Catalogue card (see last image).
The CD1 was repressed to be sold separately in 2005.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 6 02498 21828 0
- Rights Society: BIEM/SABAM
- Label Code: LC 6444
- Other (Catalog number CD1): 982 182-9
- Other (Catalog number CD2\): 982 183-0
- Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 1): 06024 982 182-9 01 ✳ 51544589 [4x 'Universal' logo]
- Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 1, inner ring): MADE IN BY UNIVERSAL M & L D
- Mastering SID Code (CD1, variant 1): IFPI LV26
- Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 1): IFPI 0117
- Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 1): 06024 982 183-0 02 ✳ 51544602 [4x 'Universal' logo]
- Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 1 inner ring): MADE IN BY UNIVERSAL M & L A
- Mastering SID Code (CD2, variant 1): IFPI LV26
- Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 1): IFPI 0124
- Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 2): 06024 982 182-9 01 ✳ 51544589 [4x 'Universal' logo]
- Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 2, inner ring): MADE IN BY UNIVERSAL M & L D
- Mastering SID Code (CD1, variant 2): IFPI LV26
- Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 2): IFPI 0132
- Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 2): 06024 982 183-0 02 ✳ 51544602 [4x 'Universal' logo]
- Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 2, inner ring): MADE IN BY UNIVERSAL M & L E
- Mastering SID Code (CD2, variant 2): IFPI LV26
- Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 2): IFPI 0121
- Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 3): 06024 982 182-9 01 ✳ 51544589 [4x 'Universal' logo]
- Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 3, inner ring): MADE IN BY UNIVERSAL M & L A
- Mastering SID Code (CD1, variant 3): IFPI LV26
- Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 3): IFPI 0137
- Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 3): 06024 982 183-0 02 ✳ 51544602 [4x 'Universal' logo]
- Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 3, inner ring): MADE IN BY UNIVERSAL M & L A
- Mastering SID Code (CD2, variant 3): IFPI LV26
- Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 3): IFPI 0141
Other Versions (5 of 128)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| Three Imaginary Boys (LP, Album) | Fiction Records | FIX 1, 2442 163, fix 1 | UK | 1979 | |||
| Three Imaginary Boys (LP, Album, Stereo) | Fiction Records | 0060.334 | 1979 | ||||
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Three Imaginary Boys (LP, Album) | Fiction Records | 2442 163 | Netherlands | 1979 | ||
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Three Imaginary Boys (Cassette, Album, Paper label) | Fiction Records | FIXC 1, 3184 127 | UK | 1979 | ||
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Three Imaginary Boys (Cassette, Album, Plastic label) | Fiction Records | FIXC 1, 3184 127 | UK | 1979 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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SOUND : 2,5/5
Although it had a very simple production, and was recorded with low-cost instruments, the Cure's first album sounds realyy well balanced on its first orginal CD editions. So, as you may have guessed, this remaster adds nothing but loudness wars. As for the rarities, being mostly old demos end live tracks recorded by a bunch of unknown kids with very limited ressources, they sound better than expected.
BONUS TRACKS : 4/5
Usually, The Cure's deluxe editions are a bit disappointing on this side because most of the interesting stuff is in the " the dots" box-set. Well, not this time! 8 songs out of 20 were brand new to my ears. Some of them date back to the very beginning, when The Cure was a 4-pièce called Easy Cure, with Porl already onboard. Talking about historical value! And guess what... Most are actually good songs! Even live tracks and a few demos of well-known songs are interesting. For example, you can really feel Robert's despair when he was recording this early and very quiet demo of 10:15, alone at home. Then, 2 years later the band turns this very sad song into a live punk masterpiece (never heard it played so fast, and it rocks!). Plus, we get the additional songs featured on the Boys don't cry album, with the exception of "Killing an Arab". The B-sides found on " the Dots" are also missing, as always, but what is there is more than enough to satisfy the fan.
PACKAGING : 2,5/5
There it is: the original front cover in all its toilet-paper-pink glory! Perhaps the nice digipak wasn't all that necessary... Still, the thing is protected by a clear O-card. And each has its own (ugly) artwork. Nice touch. But no lyrics on the booklet? Come on! This is supposed to be a deluxe edition!
VALUE FOR MONEY (and conclusion) : 4,5/5
The very first recordings of what would become one ot the greatest rock bands of all times. A must-have for any Cure fan! But you will still need your original edition of Three imaginary boys (for the sound) and Boys Don't Cry (for "Killing an Arab") + the dots (if you want every song from this era).
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