The Cure – Standing On A Beach • The Singles

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Genre:	Pop
Style:	Synth-pop
Year:	1986

Tracklist

		Killing An Arab	2:22
		Boys Don't Cry	2:34
		Jumping Someone Else's Train	2:54
		A Forest	4:53
		Primary	3:33
		Charlotte Sometimes	4:12
		The Hanging Garden	4:20
		Let's Go To Bed	3:34
		The Walk	3:28
		The Lovecats	3:38
		The Caterpillar	3:38
		In Between Days	2:56
		Close To Me	3:39

Credits (2)

Parched Art
Artwork, Design
Arun*
Lacquer Cut By

Notes

The version of "A Forest" here is the album version (which was also on the 12" single) but with the first 59 seconds removed; it is not the 7" single edit (which removes a few bars between verses and fades out part way through the guitar solo ending).

CD editions were titled "Staring at the Sea - The Singles", which include four extra tracks: "10:15 Saturday Night", "Play for Today", "Other Voices", and "A Night Like This". However all Australian and most Mexican CD editions were titled "Standing on a Beach - The Singles".

Double-play cassette editions were titled "Standing on a Beach - The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides)".

This compilation was also released as a video album, titled "Staring at the Sea - The Images", which has the same tracklisting as the CD.

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Standing On A Beach · The Singles LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold	Fiction Records – 829 239-1		1986	— 1986
	Staring At The Sea • The Images VHS, Compilation, NTSC, Dolby System	Elektra – 40101-3-B	US	1986	US — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation, Reissue, AR, Transparent, Double Play	Elektra – 9 60477-4	US	1986	US — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation, Repress, Plastic Label	Fiction Records – FIX HC 12	UK	1986	UK — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles LP, Compilation, Stereo	Fiction Records – FIXH 12	UK	1986	UK — 1986
	Staring At The Sea • The Images VHS, PAL, Compilation	Fiction Films – PVC 3011M	UK	1986	UK — 1986
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation, Chromium Dioxide 120 µs	Fiction Records – 829 239-4		1986	— 1986
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles LP, Compilation, SRC Pressing	Elektra – 9 60477-1	US	1986	US — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Fiction Records – 829 239-1	Spain	1986	Spain — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Fiction Records – 829 239-1		1986	— 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Gatefold	WEA – 600141-1	New Zealand	1986	New Zealand — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach · The Singles LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Fiction Records – 600141-1	Australia	1986	Australia — 1986
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Fiction Records – 829 239-1	Italy	1986	Italy — 1986
	Staring At The Sea • The Images VHS, SECAM, Compilation, E90	Polygram Music Video – 041 426-2		1986	— 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation, Club Edition	Elektra – 60477-4	US	1986	US — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation	Polydor – 30.545-L	Venezuela	1986	Venezuela — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold	Polydor – 829 239-1	Netherlands	1986	Netherlands — 1986	Recently Edited
	Staring At The Sea • The Images Betamax, PAL, Compilation	Fiction Films – PVC 3011M	UK	1986	UK — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Polygram Discos SARL – 829 239-1	Portugal	1986	Portugal — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation, Misprint	Polydor – 829 239-4	Europe	1986	Europe — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation	Vap – 35159-25	Japan	1986	Japan — 1986	Recently Edited
	Staring At The Sea • The Singles CD, Compilation	Fiction Records – 829 239-2	Europe	1986	Europe — 1986
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation	Phonokol Ltd. – 829 239-1	Israel	1986	Israel — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Stereo	Polydor – Y5.POL 8292391.7	Peru	1986	Peru — 1986	Recently Edited
	En Una Playa - Los Simples 1979-85 = Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation	Polydor – 27323	Argentina	1986	Argentina — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Stereo	Polydor – 829 239-1	Brazil	1986	Brazil — 1986
	Staring At The Sea · The Images VHS, Compilation, PAL	PolyGram Video – 041 426 2	UK	1986	UK — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation	Polydor – 829 239-4		1986	— 1986	New Submission
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation, Gatefold	Polydor – 829 239-1	Greece	1986	Greece — 1986	Recently Edited
	Staring At The Sea • The Singles CD, Compilation, Polygram	Elektra – 60477-2	US	1986	US — 1986
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation	Polydor – 829 239-4	Brazil	1986	Brazil — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach LP, Compilation	Polydor – 827279 1	Colombia	1986	Colombia — 1986	Recently Edited
	Staring At The Sea • The Images VHS, PAL, Compilation, Misprint	CMV (2) – CMV1009	Europe	1986	Europe — 1986
	Staring At The Sea • The Images VHS, PAL, Promo, Compilation	Fiction Films – none	Europe	1986	Europe — 1986
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation, Misprint	Elektra – 96 04774	Canada	1986	Canada — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles (And Unavailable B - Sides) Cassette, Compilation, Mispress, White Shell	Fiction Records – 600141-4	Australia	1986	Australia — 1986	Recently Edited
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles LP, Compilation	Elektra – 96 04771	Canada	1986	Canada — 1986	Recently Edited
	Staring At The Sea · The Singles CD, Compilation, PDO	Elektra – 960477-2	US	1986	US — 1986	New Submission
	Standing On A Beach - The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation	Fiction Records – 6001414	New Zealand	1986	New Zealand — 1986	New Submission
	Standing On A Beach • The Singles (And Unavailable B-Sides) Cassette, Compilation, 1st Issue, Paper Labels	Fiction Records – FIX HC 12	UK	1986	UK — 1986

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Reviews

nico_alvaro May 15, 2025
referencing Standing On A Beach - The Singles (LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram) 0042282923912

Did anyone notice a bit of quality downgrade in the midst of Side B? Most specifically in songs like The Walk…sounds like the song is underwater, it’s all perfect with Let’s go to bed and then with The Lovecats, but The Walk sounds very poor..
chrisinmtown Mar 23, 2025
referencing Standing On A Beach • The Singles (LP, Compilation, Stereo, ARC Pressing) 9 60477-1

Would someone please post definitive information on how to determine that a copy was pressed by ARC and not by SRC? The dead wax etching shown here is a very close match to https://www.discogs.sie.com/release/575246 thank you!
Pixsells1 Jan 14, 2025
referencing Standing On A Beach - The Singles (LP, Compilation, Club Edition) 60477-1

This is an incredible, near audiophile mastering, pressing of these songs. By far the best sounding "compilation" record I have in my collection.. almost as close to some early 70's blue-note compilation , speaking purely on clarity of the instruments and imaging. If you a Cure fan, an Audiophile and want many of their best songs in one place, this is it.
recordhead59 Jan 3, 2025
referencing Standing On A Beach • The Singles (LP, Compilation, SRC Pressing) 60477-1

In defense of Janell's review below, I must disagree with Talkinfun that this space is limited to finding the best pressing of a particular record. Yes, it can be useful for that, no doubt, but a record review can come in many forms. For review guidelines simply look here:

https://.discogs.sie.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004982673-How-To-Post-A-Review-Or-Comment
fab4evr Dec 8, 2024
referencing Standing On A Beach • The Singles (LP, Compilation, Stereo) FIXH 12

Does anyone know if the CD version has been remastered since the original was issued in 1986? I see there is a 2008 Fiction LP that claims to be remastered but I see no other mention of a CD remaster.
Pacheku71 Nov 17, 2024
referencing Staring At The Sea • The Singles (CD, Compilation, Reissue) 829 239/2

My copy have a different Matrix/Runout : teltron 33676-1 8292392 / 00 INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA.
sistermadly Sep 15, 2024
referencing Standing On A Beach - The Singles (LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram) 0042282923912

Smashing press this one, clear and beautiful on lovely this black vinyl...and the songs well Killer
tonylaibach Jul 26, 2024
referencing Standing On A Beach • The Singles (LP, Compilation, Gatefold) 829 239-1

Agree with Koizumicromo that the sound quality is nothing to write home about. Should get a CD copy as well.
Max4073 Jul 8, 2024
referencing Staring At The Sea - The Singles (CD, Compilation) 829 239-2

Great sound on this. Warm and organic and yes from a CD! Would like to compare to a U.S. or Japanese original release C.D.
mauswaffles Jun 7, 2024
referencing Staring At The Sea • The Singles (CD, Compilation, Reissue, SRC) 9 60477-2

Good stuff, but too quiet. Would recommend if you dont want to drop $20+ on all the remastered discs to get the non-album singles and dont mind turning it up a lot.