The iconic song ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ by The Cure has hit a new milestone, surpassing a billion streams on Spotify—an impressive achievement that underscores its enduring influence. But here’s where it gets controversial: to commemorate this moment, the track is being reissued on various physical formats. This re-release includes not just the familiar version but a rare, early mix that has largely remained out of reach digitally, highlighting how certain versions of classic songs can become lost or overlooked over time.
Originating as a standalone single in the summer of 1979, ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ quickly solidified its place in alternative music history. It later served as the title track for the US edition of The Cure’s debut album, Three Imaginary Boys. In 1986, a remix featuring a new vocal recording by Robert Smith—titled ‘New Voice – New Mix’—was issued to promote the band’s greatest hits collection, Staring At The Sea, despite the fact that the original 1979 recording was used on the compilation itself, leaving the remixed version relatively obscure on CD and virtually absent from digital platforms.
Now, under the title ‘Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix),’ the version from 1986 is being made available again on CD single, 12-inch vinyl, and 7-inch vinyl. This release features remastered audio by Matt Colton, ensuring audiophile quality, and includes additional tracks like the original B-sides ‘Pillbox Tales’ and ‘Do The Hansa,’ alongside other remixes such as the 86 12-inch mix.
The CD single is set for release on January 30, 2026, with the vinyl formats following later on April 21, 2026. Fans can pre-order these editions now through Amazon UK, where prices are listed at approximately £4.99 for the CD and £19.99 for the 12-inch vinyl. Notably, the digital streams mostly reflect the original 1979 version, making this reissue a special offer for collectors and audiophiles alike.
Tracklist for the reissue includes:
- Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
- Plastic Passion (79 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
- Pillbox Tales (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
- Do The Hansa (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
- Boys Don’t Cry (86 12″ Mix) [2026 Remaster]
SuperDeluxeEdition.com continues to serve fans around the world by highlighting physical music releases and facilitating discussions about music history and reissues. As always, their site supports this passion through affiliate programs with retailers like Amazon, earning a small commission on qualifying sales. So, whether you’re a die-hard collector or just a dedicated fan, this reissue provides a valuable opportunity to experience a classic track in a new light—and perhaps to challenge some assumptions about which version is truly the original or definitive.
