The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” Reaches One Billion Streams, Limited Edition EP Formats Announced
The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” has reached one billion streams on Spotify, marking the band’s first-ever billion-streamer on the platform and a major milestone for one of their most enduring songs. To celebrate, Fiction/Polydor have announced a new limited edition release featuring the track.
"Boys Don’t Cry" is available to pre-order through The Record Hub, including a limited edition 12” single and a 7” single exclusive to The Record Hub.
A Song That Has Stood the Test of Time
Originally released as a standalone single in 1979, "Boys Don’t Cry" has long stood as one of The Cure’s most defining songs.
The song later became the title track of the US edition of The Cure’s debut album Three Imaginary Boys and achieved international success in 1986, when Robert Smith re-recorded the vocal and remixed the backing track. Although this new version was created to promote the best of collection Standing on a Beach – The Singles, the LP itself featured the original recording, and the 7-inch version of "Boys Don’t Cry" (New Voice – New Mix), now retitled "Boys Don’t Cry" (86 Mix), is being released digitally for the first time.
To mark the song reaching one billion streams, Fiction/Polydor will release a new limited edition EP featuring "Boys Don’t Cry" (86 Mix) alongside a selection of key B-sides. The release will be available across 12” and 7” vinyl formats.
"Boys Don't Cry" (86 Mix), the 12" mix, and the B-Sides, Plastic Passion, Pillbox Tales, and Do The Hansa have been remastered by Matt Colton.
Release Details
The Cure "Boys Don't Cry" (86 Mix)
12” Single
Released 21st April
A-Side
A1. Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
A2. Boys Don’t Cry (86 12" Mix) [2026 Remaster]
B-Side
B1. Plastic Passion (79 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
B2. Pillbox Tales (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
B3. Do The Hansa (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
7” Single
Released 21st April
A-Side
A. Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
B-Side
B. Plastic Passion (79 Mix) [2026 Remaster]
A Lasting Legacy
Formed in 1978, The Cure have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, headlined Glastonbury Festival four times and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. They are considered one of the most influential bands to have ever emerged from the UK.
In 2026, the band will return to the stage for live performances across Europe.
Live in Ireland and the UK
- June 19th - Isle of Wight Festival, UK
- June 24th - Blackweir Fields, Cardiff, UK
- June 26th - Marley Park, Dublin, Ireland
- June 28th - Belsonic, Belfast, UK
- August 21st - Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, UK
- August 23rd - Summer Sessions, Edinburgh, UK
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