Initially released as a standalone single in the summer of 1979, “Boys Don’t Cry” became the title track of the US edition of the band’s debut album, THREE IMAGINARY BOYS. The song went on to become one of the band’s signature tracks and achieved international success in 1986, when Robert Smith re-recorded the vocal and remixed the backing track. “Boys Don’t Cry” (86 Mix), is being released on vinyl for the first time in 40 years. “Boys Don’t Cry” (86 Mix), and the 12″ mix, have been remastered by Matt Colton.

Tracklist:

1. Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
2. Boys Don’t Cry (86 12″ Mix) [2026 Remaster]
3. Plastic Passion (79 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
4. Pillbox Tales (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
5. Do the Hansa (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]

UPC: 603497805280
Label: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: 4.24.26
Format: 12″ Vinyl

The Cure are to release the 1986 mix of “Boys Don’t Cry,” making it available digitally for the first time ever in line with it’s 40th Anniversary. Initially released as a standalone single in the summer of 1979, “Boys Don’t Cry” became the title track of the US edition of the band’s debut album, THREE IMAGINARY BOYS. The song went on to become one of the band’s signature tracks and achieved international success in 1986, when Robert Smith re-recorded the vocal and remixed the backing track.

Tracklist:

1. Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
2. Plastic Passion (79 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
3. Pillbox Tales (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
4. Do the Hansa (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
5. Boys Don’t Cry (86 12″ Mix) [2026 Remaster]

UPC: 603497805303
Label: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: 3.27.26
Format: CD