The Hurting coverMERCURY · 811 039-1 M-1
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the-hurting-1biidff US · 1983-04-11
Representative sleeve — art from another pressing of this release Cover Art Archive
A1 — B5
  1. A1 The Hurting 4:15
  2. A2 Mad World 3:30
  3. A3 Pale Shelter 5:24
  4. A4 Ideas As Opiates 3:46
  5. A5 Memories Fade 5:04
  6. B1 Suffer The Children 3:49
  7. B2 Watch Me Bleed 4:14
  8. B3 Change 4:10
  9. B4 The Prisoner 2:54
  10. B5 Start Of The Breakdown 4:56
Liner notes

This version has a "72" on the left side of the label, and "PRC" etched in runouts, denoting a [[label:PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN]], pressing. Issued in first U.S. cover, with printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. Catalog number 422 811 039-1 M-1 on labels. Catalog number 811 039-1 M-1 on spine, inner sleeve. ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. © ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) All songs published by Dick James Music, Inc. All lyrics Copyright Control Digitally Mastered Recording Note that the credit for cover photo ([[artist:272837]]) is likely a mis-credit, since the cover photo used (the "ducks" cover) almost certainly comes from the same sessions that produced the inner sleeve photo, which is credited to [[artist:2507191]].

Personnel
A&R [A+R Co-Ordination]David Bates
Composed ByRoland Orzabal
Drum Programming [Rhythm], Percussion [Tuned], Conductor [Conducting]Chris Hughes
Drums, Drum Programming [Rhythm Programming]Manny Elias
Guitar [Palmer Picking]Phil Palmer
Lacquer Cut ByHowie Weinberg
Performer [Jazz High, Dynamic Toggle]Ross Cullum
Photography By [Front Cover]Peter Ashworth
Photography By [Inner Sleeve]Davies and Starr
ProducerChris Hughes
ProducerRoss Cullum
Programmed By [Keyboard Programming], Programmed By [Computer Programming]Ian Stanley
SaxophoneMel Collins
Vocals, Bass, KeyboardsCurt Smith
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Drum Programming [Rhythm Programming]Roland Orzabal
Matrix / Runout
Side A runout422-811 039-1 AS-PRC-R-1-1 MASTERDISK Hw 1-Q-P 7-2051-208
Side B runout422-811 039-1- BS-1-1-1-Q MASTERDISK 8 PRC 7-205-208
Rights societyBMI
Manufacture
Copyright (c)Phonogram Ltd. (London)
Phonographic Copyright (p)Phonogram Ltd. (London)
Phonographic Copyright (p)Phonogram Ltd.
Manufactured ByPolyGram Records, Inc.
Marketed ByPolyGram Records, Inc.
Manufactured ByPolygram Records
Marketed ByPolygram Records
Lacquer Cut AtMasterdisk
Pressed ByPRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN
Printed ByShorewood Packaging
Published ByDick James Music, Inc.
Published ByCopyright Control
℗ 1983 Mercury
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Release US · 1983-04-11 · Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
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The Hurting

Label
Mercury
Cat #
811 039-1 M-1
Country
US
Released
1983-04-11
Genre
Punk
Style
New Wave, Post-Punk
Format
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Barcode
042281103919
Rights society
BMI
One pressing of The Hurting — master
Filed under PunkNew Wave1980s
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