UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 6302 153
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6302 1531y 1 ⓟ 1981 670 114Runout Side A
6302 153 2y 1 ⓟ 1981 670 113Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Cured
by Steve Hackett · 1981
23 pressings16 countriesArt RockProg RockRock
Cured was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Cured
20 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 14 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CDS 4021
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CDS 4021 A//2▽ E U T [Utopia symbol]topiaSide A
CDS 4021 B//2▽ E U T [Utopia symbol]topiaSide B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic ARE 37632
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-37632-1B ᴄᴏʟᴜᴍʙɪᴀ ɴʏ ᴘ ᴏRun-out side A / stamped
P BL-37632-1B ᴄᴏʟᴜᴍʙɪᴀ ɴʏ ᴘ ᴏRun-out side B / stamped
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 37632
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton
- Runout / matrix
PAL-37632-IG GIRunout Side A
PBL-37632-IJ GIRunout Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic ARE 37632
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
௦ P AL-37632-1E COLUMBIA NY IS A3Runout A, stamped, exc. IS A3, etched
௦ P BL-37632-1F COLUMBIA NY IS A3Runout B, stamped, exc. IS A3, etched
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic ARE 37632
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
P AL-37632-1D ᴄᴏʟᴜᴍʙɪᴀ ɴʏ ᴏ T1Side A runouts
P BL 37632-1C ᴄᴏʟᴜᴍʙɪᴀ ɴʏ ᴏ T1 SSide B runouts
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australasia | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Charisma CDS 4021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Israel | Phonogram 6302 153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Charisma 25S-38 / Polystar 25S-38First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Charisma 25S-38 / Polystar 25S-38First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Charisma 6302 153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Charisma CDS 4021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Epic ARE 37632First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Virgin 476 872-9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hope I Don't Wake
- A2Picture Postcard
- A3Can't Let Go
- A4The Air-Conditioned Nightmare
- B1Funny Feeling
- B2A Cradle Of Swans
- B3Overnight Sleeper
- B4Turn Back Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cured are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Cured are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1981 and 2016.
When was Cured first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Canada, Australasia and more. One of them is Charisma 6302 153.
How do I tell if my copy of Cured is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6302 153, CDS 4021, ARE 37632, PE 37632) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6302 1531y 1 ⓟ 1981 670 114 and 6302 153 2y 1 ⓟ 1981 670 113. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cured on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
