{"product_id":"the-cure-faith-fix6-vinyl","title":"The Cure - Faith FIX6 Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Cure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Faith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Fiction Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: FIX 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaith is the third studio album by The Cure and one of the defining releases of the post-punk and gothic rock era. Released in April 1981, the album deepened the atmospheric, minimalist sound introduced on Seventeen Seconds, with Robert Smith crafting a haunting collection of introspective songs that have become some of the band's most enduring work. The album reached No. 14 on the UK Albums Chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing standout tracks including Primary, The Holy Hour, Other Voices, All Cats Are Grey, The Funeral Party and the title track Faith, the album remains one of The Cure's most critically acclaimed releases and a cornerstone of their early catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1981 UK pressing on Fiction Records, catalogue number FIX 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Mike Hedges and Robert Smith, the album was recorded at Morgan Studios, London. Original UK first pressings include the printed lyric inner sleeve and are renowned for their rich analogue sound and atmospheric presentation, making them the preferred edition for collectors of early Cure vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holy Hour\u003cbr\u003e\nPrimary\u003cbr\u003e\nOther Voices\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Cats Are Grey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Funeral Party\u003cbr\u003e\nDoubt\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Drowning Man\u003cbr\u003e\nFaith\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1981 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFiction Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number FIX 6\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Mike Hedges and Robert Smith\u003cbr\u003e\nRecorded at Morgan Studios, London\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinted lyric inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Primary\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes The Holy Hour\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures All Cats Are Grey\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes The Funeral Party\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Faith\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic post-punk and gothic rock album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57356462129525,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/EA7AB8AE-C69D-4146-983B-62B86FF53569.jpg?v=1784127742","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-cure-faith-fix6-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}