The Cure – Why Can't I Be You?

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Genre:	Rock
Style:	Synth-pop
Year:	1987

Tracklist

		Why Can't I Be You?	3:11
		A Japanese Dream	3:27

Credits (8)

Parched Art
Artwork
Dave Allen*
Producer
Robert Smith
Producer
Williams*
Written-By
Tolhurst*
Written-By
Thompson*
Written-By

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) CD, Maxi-Single	Fiction Records – 888 454-2		1987	— 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Single, Silver Injection Labels	Fiction Records – 888 454-7	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, DMM	Fiction Records – Fics x25	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Fiction Records – 888 454-1		1987	— 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Blue Labels, Specialty Records Corporation Pressing	Elektra – 0-66810	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", Single, 45 RPM	Fiction Records – 888 454-1	Italy	1987	Italy — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Single, AR	Elektra – 7-69474	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 2×7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered	Fiction Records – FICSG 25	UK	1987	UK — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Fiction Records – 888 454-7		1987	— 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Fiction Records – 888 454-1	Spain	1987	Spain — 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? = ホワイ・キャント・アイ・ビー・ユー? CDV, 5", Single, Stereo, NTSC	Fiction Records – 080 185-2	Japan	1987	Japan — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", Single	Elektra – 96 68100	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo	Elektra – ED 5222	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Sleeve	WEA – 7.10005	Australia	1987	Australia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", Single	Fiction Records – 888 454-7	Italy	1987	Italy — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Fiction Records – 888 454-7		1987	— 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Single, Paper Labels	Fiction Records – Fics 25	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single	Elektra – 23033	Argentina	1987	Argentina — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You 12", Single, Promo	Polydor – 2801200	Brazil	1987	Brazil — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Polydor – 888 454-1		1987	— 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Labels	Elektra – 0-66810	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", Single	PolyGram – 888 454-7	Portugal	1987	Portugal — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo	Polydor – 5DM0183	Japan	1987	Japan — 1987
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo	Polydor – 885 454-1	UK	1987	UK — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, SP	Elektra – 7-69474	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", Single	WEA – 0-10005	Australia	1987	Australia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", Single	Elektra – 96 94747	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You? 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	Elektra – ED 5222	US	1987	US — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You 7", Single, 45 RPM	Fiction Records – 888 454-7	South Africa	1987	South Africa — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) 12", Single, 45 RPM	Polydor – EP-PRO-8428	Philippines	1987	Philippines — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You 7", Single, 45 RPM	Fiction Records – 888 454-7	Zimbabwe	1987	Zimbabwe — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", Single, 45 RPM	Fiction Records – 888 454-7	Spain	1987	Spain — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", Single	Polydor – PRO-3779	Philippines	1987	Philippines — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) = ホワイ・キャント・アイ・ビー・ユー? 12", 45 RPM, Single	Polydor – 13MM 7047	Japan	1987	Japan — 1987	Recently Edited
	Por Que No Puedo Ser Tu? = Why Can't I Be You? 7", Single, Promo	EMI – PROMO 104 A/B	Chile	1987	Chile — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You (12'' Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo	Polydor – 885 454-1	Greece	1987	Greece — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? (LP version) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing	Elektra – ED 5222	US	1987	US — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", Single	Fiction Records – 710005	New Zealand	1987	New Zealand — 1987	New Submission
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", Single, Promo	Elektra – 96 94747	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987	Recently Edited
	Why Can't I Be You? 7", 45 RPM, Advance	Fiction Records – FICS 25	UK	1987	UK — 1987	New Submission

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Reviews

Zyron Sep 12, 2024
referencing Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) (12", 45 RPM, Single) 888 454-1

The 12" remix of "A Japanese Dream" is totally out of this world, easily one of my favourite tracks by The Cure. It's so good I included it in a mix: https://discogs.cinepelis.org/lists/Anywave-one/1071860
GentlePlodding May 14, 2024
referencing Why Can't I Be You? (CDV, 5", Single, PAL) 080 184-2

The version of "A Japanese Dream" featured on this disc is very slightly slowed down, which is why the running time is slightly longer than on all other releases where it features.
thevinyldj Apr 1, 2024
referencing Why Can't I Be You? (7", 45 RPM, Single, Paper Labels) Fics 25

Would anyone know if any of the the UK pressings are translucent like the Irish pressing. (Translucent - brown if bright light held on side opposite the one you are viewing)
mhrobbins25 Nov 12, 2021
referencing Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix) (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Blue Labels, Specialty Records Corporation Pressing) 0-66810

Big fan of this single, both sides are extended mixes. 45rpm on 12" is the way to go with these singles. This mix of Why Can't I Be You should be played at a club. Super punchy, crisp, and an absolute blast to listen to. Japanese Dream is also a really good B-Side as well, never heard it before getting this release and I love it.
Pheel242 Mar 27, 2021
referencing Why Can't I Be You? (7", 45 RPM, Single) 7-10005

Not sure why this entry exists. Reference this separate entry: https://discogs.cinepelis.org/The-Cure-Why-Cant-I-Be-You/release/1421671
jhuelga Jun 11, 2018
referencing Why Can't I Be You? (7", Single, White Label) 888 454-7

Here you can see something more about this edition of the single:
http://www.thecurerecords.com/record.aspx?id=2110