The Cure BBC Sessions 1981 1985 Limited Edition Vinyl Includes John Peel & Richard Skinner Sessions. This essential release compiles The Cure's legendary BBC recordings from 1981 to 1985, featuring sessions hosted by John Peel and Richard Skinner. Captured during a pivotal period in the band's evolution, these recordings showcase raw, emotionally intense performances with a darker edge and stripped-down energy. Hear powerful live-in-studio versions of classics from albums like Faith, Pornography, and The Head on the Door, including Charlotte Sometimes, A Forest, Siamese Twins, and In Between Days. These sessions highlight The Cure's post-punk roots and their shift toward more atmospheric, melodic sounds. Pressed on high-quality vinyl, this limited edition captures a unique moment in time, where studio polish was traded for raw presence and urgency. A must-have for collectors and fans of The Cure's early and most influential years. Specification Condition: New Gen...
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The Cure – BBC Sessions 1981–1985
Limited Edition Vinyl – Includes John Peel & Richard Skinner Sessions
This essential release compiles The Cure’s legendary BBC recordings from 1981 to 1985, featuring sessions hosted by John Peel and Richard Skinner. Captured during a pivotal period in the band’s evolution, these recordings showcase raw, emotionally intense performances with a darker edge and stripped-down energy.
Hear powerful live-in-studio versions of classics from albums like Faith, Pornography, and The Head on the Door, including “Charlotte Sometimes,” “A Forest,” “Siamese Twins,” and “In Between Days.” These sessions highlight The Cure’s post-punk roots and their shift toward more atmospheric, melodic sounds.
Pressed on high-quality vinyl, this limited edition captures a unique moment in time, where studio polish was traded for raw presence and urgency. A must-have for collectors and fans of The Cure’s early and most influential years.
Specification
Condition: New
Genre: Rock, Post Punk, Goth Rock
Label: DBQP
Date: 2025
Catalogue: DBQP83
Features: Limited Edition
Format: Vinyl
Country: Europe
Tracklist
John Peel Sessions - December 21, 1981
A1. The Figure Head
BBC Sessions - October 24, 1982
A2. Just One Kiss
Richard Skinner - February 15, 1984
A3. Piggy In The Mirror
A4. Bananafishbones
A5. Give Me It
A6. The Empty World
John Peel Sessions - August 7, 1985
A7. Screw
B1. The Exploding Boy
B2. Six Different Ways
Saturday Night Live - September 13, 1985
B3. In Between Days
B4. Close To Me
B5. Kyoto Song
B6. The Baby Screams
B7. Sinking
| Title | The Cure – BBC Sessions 1981–1985 (Limited Edition) |
|---|---|
| Brand | DBQP |
| Category | New Vinyl |
| SKU | phWCDt3 |
| Condition | new |
| Weight | 500.0 g |
| Width | 340.0 mm |
| Height | 340.0 mm |
| Depth | 20.0 mm |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
