The Cure's Greatest Hits (2001 SHM-CD Japan) is a Japan-market high-quality remaster collection released as a SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) pressing; this FLAC transfer captures that edition’s superior sonic clarity. The compilation condenses The Cure’s career highlights into a single, cohesive listening experience that emphasizes Morrissey—sorry—Robert Smith’s songwriting breadth: brooding goth anthems, chiming pop singles, and expansive atmospherics.
The 2001 SHM-CD Japan (UICS-9003) is out of print (OOP). Finding an original copy will cost you. Expect to pay between $50 and $120 USD on Discogs or eBay for a mint copy.
If you own a high-end DAC, if you obsess over Robert Smith’s guitar tone, and if you want your lossless library to house the absolute definitive version of "Close to Me"... hunt down the The Cure - Greatest Hits -2001 SHM-CD Japan- FLAC. The Cure - Greatest Hits -2001 SHM-CD Japan- FLAC
Q: Does this include "Never Enough"? A: Yes. The 2001 tracklist includes the 1990 single "Never Enough," which often sounds metallic on other compilations. Here, the SHM-CD smooths out the aggressive synths.
2001 Exclusives: The compilation features two tracks recorded specifically for this release: "Cut Here" and "Just Say Yes". The Lossless FLAC Experience Feature: The Cure — Greatest Hits (2001 SHM-CD
Format Quality: SHM-CDs use a specialized polycarbonate plastic originally developed for LCD screens to improve data transparency. When ripped to FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), this ensures a bit-perfect, lossless digital copy that preserves the integrity of the original master.
FLAC Format
This specific version is highly sought after by audiophiles for its superior material, which allows for more accurate laser reading and theoretically better sound quality. Culture Club greatest hits album released - Facebook