Tears For Fears – The Hurting (Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 1983, Mercury 811 039-1 M-1)

Why This Record Matters
The Hurting introduced Tears For Fears as one of the defining acts of the 1980s new wave and synth-pop movement. The album features enduring classics including "Mad World," "Change," and "Pale Shelter." Its combination of sophisticated songwriting and atmospheric production has made it one of the most respected debut albums of the era.

Collector Note
1983 US HRM pressing on Mercury Records, catalog number 811 039-1 M-1. Both sides feature Masterdisk mastering in the runouts. Early US pressings of The Hurting remain highly collectible due to the album's critical reputation and continued popularity among new wave and synth-pop collectors.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light signs of play and handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wear, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 53 - HRM Pressing
Label: Mercury – 811 039-1 M-1, 422-811 039 M-1, MERS 17
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: C- ↔︎ 422-811039-1-RE-AS-HRMI MASTERDISK
Side B: C- ↔︎ 422-811039-1-RE-BS-HRMI MASTERDISK

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Hurting 4:15
A2 Mad World 3:30
A3 Pale Shelter 5:24
A4 Ideas As Opiates 3:46
A5 Memories Fade 5:04

Side B
B1 Suffer The Children 3:49
B2 Watch Me Bleed 4:14
B3 Change 4:10
B4 The Prisoner 2:54
B5 Start Of The Breakdown 4:56

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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