“Tears for Fears debut album The Hurting was released on March 7, 1983 and peaked at #1 on the U.K. albums chart in its second week of release. It reached platinum status in January 1985 and contains three Top 5 U.K. singles – ‘Mad World,’ ‘Change,’ and ‘Pale Shelter.’ This LP has been mastered at Abbey Road Studios and cut at half-speed for superior quality.” – Abbey Road Studios
- debut studio album, includes the singles ‘Mad World’, ‘Change’, + ‘Pale Shelter’
- black vinyl pressing
- half-speed remaster cut at Abbey Road Studios
- includes printed insert, obi strip + half speed mastering certificate
- housed in gatefold jacket w/ printed inner sleeves
- music label: Mercury 2022