The Cure, Let's Go to Bed, Just One Kiss 12" Single Vinyl l982 Fiction FICSX 17
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Record Title
The Cure – Let’s Go to Bed / Just One Kiss
Format: 12” Vinyl Single
Label: Fiction Records
Catalog Number: FICSX 17
Country: UK
Release Year: 1982
Track Listing
Side A:
• Let’s Go to Bed (Smith/Tolhurst)
Side B:
• Just One Kiss (Smith/Tolhurst)
Matrix / Runout (Etchings)
From the images:
• Side A: FICSX 17 A//2 ▽420 R
• Side B: FICSX 17 B//1 ▽420 R
This indicates:
• Pressed at PRS Ltd. (Polygram Record Services) in the UK.
• ▽420 is the identifier for a pressing at EMI UK (Hayes).
• Hand-etched runouts are consistent with early 1980s Fiction Records pressings.
Sleeve and Label Design
• Original 1982 UK pressing with black and white photo sleeve featuring band members under stylized blinds/shadow lighting.
• Typography and layout match original Fiction Records 1982 design.
• Credits: Produced by Chris Parry, Fiction Records.
Vinyl Condition (Both Sides)
Grade: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
• Visual inspection:
Both sides show light surface marks and faint hairlines, especially in reflective lighting — consistent with careful use but not abuse. There are no deep scratches, warps, or evidence of groove wear.
• Labels:
Clean and legible with no writing, spindle marks, or discoloration.
• Playback expectation (if tested):
Should play well with minimal surface noise, perhaps a few light ticks in quiet sections.
Sleeve (Cover) Condition
Grade: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
• Front Cover:
Slight creasing at the top left and some very light ring wear; edges and corners are relatively sharp with minor softening.
• Back Cover:
Similar light wear, with no splits or tears. Spine looks solid and legible.
• Overall presentation:
Retains original gloss and photographic clarity — a well-preserved example with only minor signs of handling.
Historical Notes
• “Let’s Go to Bed” marked a significant stylistic shift for The Cure, moving away from their earlier dark post-punk sound into more playful synthpop territory.
• This UK 12” release is the definitive version, favored by collectors over international pressings due to its authentic Fiction label issue and superior mastering.
Deadwax Inscriptions
Side A:
“But one green bottle should accidentally fall”
• A play on the English nursery rhyme “Ten Green Bottles,” often associated with counting down or losing something unexpectedly — potentially a sly nod to the fragility of relationships, fame, or sanity, all fitting The Cure’s lyrical themes.
• This kind of etching also gives a personal, mysterious character to the record — a feature often loved by fans and collectors.
Side B:
“The queen of shim in my arms”
• This line is far more enigmatic. “Shim” could be an inside joke, a nickname, or symbolic language used by the band or mastering engineer.
• The surreal or poetic tone matches Robert Smith’s frequent use of dreamy or abstract imagery in his lyrics and aesthetics.
What These Inscriptions Indicate
1. Authenticity: These types of messages were typically only etched into first pressings or early UK pressings. Their presence is a strong indicator that your copy is a genuine 1982 UK 12” pressing — not a repress or international variant.
2. Collectibility: For collectors, etched phrases like these increase desirability. They’re often tracked on Discogs by hardcore fans, especially for bands like The Cure where these details are cultishly followed.
3. Pressing Trivia: The messages likely originate from the mastering engineer at The Townhouse or Utopia Studios, both known for such personalized inscriptions in the 1980s. “FICSX 17” releases are known to include such etchings.
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