What was The Cure's first #1 album in the U.K.?

The Cure's first U.K. number-one album was Wish. Released on April 21, 1992, it was the English band's ninth studio album and their most commercially successful record. It reached number one on the U.K. Albums Chart and number two in the United States.

Wish marked a shift from The Cure's darker gothic-rock reputation toward a broader alternative-rock sound, while still retaining Robert Smith's distinctive vocals and atmospheric songwriting. Its best-known tracks include “Friday I'm in Love,” “High,” and “A Letter to Elise.”

A common mix-up is confusing the album's chart-topping status with the band's singles. “Friday I'm in Love” was a major hit, but it did not reach number one on the U.K. Singles Chart. Wish itself remains The Cure's highest-charting album in both the U.K. and U.S. markets.