The Seeds Of Love Tears For Fears

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Release date: Oct 16, 2026

Catalogue number: 5781233

Barcode: 0199957812337

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Genre: Pop and Rock.

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about Tears For Fears - The Seeds Of Love

2LP

The Seeds of Love is the acclaimed third studio album from Tears for Fears, originally released in September 1989. A commercial and critical triumph, it debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and achieved Platinum certification from the BPI within just three weeks. In the United States, the album reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and was also certified Platinum.

Widely regarded as one of the defining albums of the 1980s, The Seeds of Love features some of the band's most celebrated recordings, including the hit singles "Sowing the Seeds of Love," "Woman in Chains," "Advice for the Young at Heart," and "Badman's Song.”

This 2LP edition on special effect blue vinyl, pairs the original album with a second disc of demos and rare versions, several of which are appearing on vinyl for the very first time. Housed in a single sleeve featuring alternative sleeve artwork.

3CD

The Seeds of Love is the acclaimed third studio album from Tears for Fears, originally released in September 1989. A commercial and critical success, it debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and achieved Platinum certification from the BPI within just three weeks. In the United States, the album reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and was also certified Platinum, while charting in the Top 10 across numerous countries worldwide.

Featuring the classic singles "Sowing the Seeds of Love," "Woman in Chains," "Advice for the Young at Heart," and "Badman's Song," The Seeds of Love remains one of the most celebrated and influential albums of the 1980s.

This expansive 3CD edition features the original album alongside the essential B-sides, alternate mixes, and rare recordings from the era. Presented in a deluxe 3CD digipack, it features a booklet with interviews conducted by Super Deluxe Edition editor Paul Sinclair with members of the band and key contributors to the album.

1LP Half-Speed Master Edition

The classic 1989 album cut at half speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios for enhanced audio fidelity and exceptional vinyl playback.

Product Details

Catalogue Number

5781233

Barcode

0199957812337

Release Date

October 16, 2026

Variant Details

2LP edition on special effect blue vinyl with alternative sleeve artwork. Pairs the original album with a second disc of demos and rare versions.

Format

Vinyl LP

Tracklist:

2LP

Side One
A1 - Woman In Chains
A2 - Badman’s Song
A3 - Sowing The Seeds Of Love
A4 - Advice For The Young At Heart

Side Two
B1 - Standing On The Corner Of The Third World
B2 - Swords And Knives
B3 - Year Of The Knife
B4 - Famous Last Words

Side Three
C1 - Tears Roll Down
C2 - Always In The Past
C3 - My Life In The Suicide Ranks
C4 - Music For Tables
C5 - Johnny Panic And The Bible of Dreams

Side Four
D1 - Rhythm Of Life (Demo)
D2 - Advise For The Young At Heart (Demo)
D3 - Swords And Knives (Demo)
D4 - Famous Last Words (Demo)
D5 - Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Instrumental / Demo)

3CD

CD 1 - The Seeds Of Love
1. Woman In Chains
2. Badman's Song
3. Sowing The Seeds Of Love
4. Advice For The Young At Heart
5. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World
6. Swords And Knives
7. Year Of The Knife
8. Famous Last Words

CD 2 - The Sun - Single Seeds / 45s and B-sides
1. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (7" Version)
2. Tears Roll Down
3. Woman In Chains (Single Version)
4. Always In The Past
5. My Life In The Suicide Ranks
6. Woman In Chains (Instrumental Version 2)
7. Advice For The Young At Heart (7" Version)
8. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams (Instrumental Version)
9. Music For Tables
10. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams (Mix One)
11. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams (Mix Two)
12. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (US Radio Edit)
13. Woman In Chains (US Radio Edit)
14. Advice For The Young At Heart (Italian Radio Edit)
15. Year Of The Knife (Canadian Single Version)
16. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams

CD 3 - The Moon - Radio Edits and Early Mixes
1. The Year Of The Knife (Overture)
2. Year Of The Knife (Early Mix / Instrumental Version)
3. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Alternate Mix)
4. Tears Roll Down (Alternate Mix)
5. The Year Of The Knife (Steve Chase 7" Remix)
6. Badman's Song (Early Mix)
7. Advice For The Young At Heart (Backing Track)
8. The Year Of The Knife (Instrumental Version)
9. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams (Mix One / 7" Edit)
10. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Early Mix / Instrumental)
11. Woman In Chains (US Radio Edit 2)
12. Year Of The Knife (Canadian Single Version / Instrumental)
13. Famous Last Words (French Radio Edit)
14. Woman In Chains (Reprise)