The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead w/ Hype Sticker Vinyl

Artist: The Smiths
Title: The Queen Is Dead
Label: Rough Trade Records
Catalogue Number: ROUGH 96
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1986
Pressing Year: 1986 UK First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Queen Is Dead is widely regarded as The Smiths' masterpiece and one of the greatest British albums ever recorded. Released in 1986, the album captures the band at their creative peak, combining Johnny Marr's intricate guitar work with Morrissey's distinctive lyrics and vocals. Featuring classic tracks such as "The Queen Is Dead", "Bigmouth Strikes Again", "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out", "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" and "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others", the album remains a defining release of the indie rock era.

Pressing Notes

Original UK first pressing issued on Rough Trade Records under catalogue number ROUGH 96. This copy includes the desirable original front cover hype sticker and the illustrated credits inner sleeve. First pressings are identified by the early MPO matrices and the famous runout etchings "FEAR OF MANCHESTER" and "THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS". Copies retaining the original hype sticker are significantly more sought after by collectors, particularly when complete and well preserved.

Track Listing

Side A

The Queen Is Dead
Frankly, Mr. Shankly
I Know It's Over
Never Had No One Ever
Cemetry Gates

Side B

Bigmouth Strikes Again
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Vicar In A Tutu
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
Matrix / Runout

Side A: ROUGH 96 A / MPO
Side B: ROUGH 96 B / MPO

Runout Etchings:

FEAR OF MANCHESTER
THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS
Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
Original front cover hype sticker
Rough Trade Records release
Gatefold sleeve
Original illustrated credits inner sleeve
MPO pressing
Features "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"
One of the most important British albums of the 1980s
Highly collectible complete first issue
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Excellent (EX)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Hype Sticker: Present

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.