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Tears For Fears - "The Hurting" Abbey Road Half Speed Series label_Victory Records What would go on toTears for Fears debut album The Hurting was released on March 7, 1983 and peaked at #1 on the U. K. albums chart in it's second week of release. It reached platinum status in January 1985 and contains three Top 5 U. K. singles "Mad World," "Change," and "Pale Shelter." This LP has been mastered at Abbey Road Studios and cut at half speed for superior quality.