The Hurting (Half Speed Master) (1LP)

Tears for Fears debut album The Hurting was released on 7 March 1983 and peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart in its second week of release. The album reached Platinum status in January 1985.

The Hurting contains Tears for Fears’ first three hit singles – "Mad World," "Change," and "Pale Shelter" – all of which reached the top five in the UK.