The Cure - The Top (LP, Album) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Country:    UK  
Released:  May 1984
Discog's Release ID: 234773
Genre:       Rock
Style:         New Wave, Post-Punk, Psychedelic Rock

Comments:
Disc is in VG+ condition overall! Light hairlines on both sides. Minimal paper scuffing and groove wear. Sleeve is also in VG+ shape! Doesn't have promo stamp. Minor corner wear. Visible edge wear on top, other edges/spine have minor wear. Original inner sleeve included, has seam split on bottom. Ultrasonically cleaned!
 

Notes:

This first pressing was released with lyrics printed on a blue, green and white coloured inner sleeve.
No "ARUN" etched into side A runouts, unlike [r=10700516.
Later issues have a B&W printed liner, see [r=4618339 and [r=16274025.

℗ 1984 fiction records © 1984 fiction records.

Some copies sent for promotional use show a golden stamp on the back:
"Promotional Copy Not For Resale".
Runouts are stamped, except for the parts "EYE SIDE ONE" and "CROSS SIDE TWO" which are etched.

. Eye Side
A1. Shake Dog Shake 4:55
A2. Bird Mad Girl 4:05
A3. Wailing Wall 5:17
A4. Give Me It 3:42
A5. Dressing Up 2:51
. Cross Side
B1. The Caterpillar 3:40
B2. Piggy In The Mirror 3:40
B3. The Empty World 2:36
B4. Bananafishbones 3:12
B5. The Top 6:50

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout FIXS 9 A//2▽420 R EYE SIDE ONE
Matrix / Runout FIXS 9 B//1▽420 R CROSS SIDE TWO
Matrix / Runout FIXS 9 A//2▽420 R EYE SIDE ONE 11 1
Matrix / Runout FIXS 9 B//1▽420 R 11 1 CROSS SIDE TWO

Phonographic Copyright (p) Fiction Records
Record Company 18 Age Record Co. Ltd.
Published By Apb Music Co. Ltd.
Copyright (c) Fiction Records
Pressed By PRS Ltd.
Lacquer Cut At Master Room