{"product_id":"the-smiths-louder-than-bombs-first-usa-press-vinyl","title":"The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs First USA Press Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Smiths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Louder Than Bombs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Sire Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: 1-25569\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1987 USA First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 × Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLouder Than Bombs is the definitive American compilation from The Smiths, originally assembled by Sire Records in 1987 to introduce the band's extensive catalogue of non-album singles, B-sides and BBC recordings to the US market. Widely regarded by fans as one of the finest compilation albums ever released, it showcases Morrissey and Johnny Marr at their creative peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing classic tracks including Ask, Panic, William, It Was Really Nothing, Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, This Night Has Opened My Eyes, Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want and Hand In Glove, Louder Than Bombs remains an essential release for both long-time collectors and newcomers to The Smiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1987 USA first pressing on Sire Records, catalogue number 1-25569. Released as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve with printed brown paper inner sleeves, this edition predates the 1988 UK Rough Trade issue and was manufactured for the American market. Large numbers were later imported into the UK due to strong demand, making the original US Sire pressing the first vinyl edition of this celebrated compilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nIs It Really So Strange?\u003cbr\u003e\nSheila Take A Bow\u003cbr\u003e\nShoplifters Of The World Unite\u003cbr\u003e\nSweet And Tender Hooligan\u003cbr\u003e\nHalf A Person\u003cbr\u003e\nLondon\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nPanic\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl Afraid\u003cbr\u003e\nShakespeare's Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nWilliam, It Was Really Nothing\u003cbr\u003e\nYou Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby\u003cbr\u003e\nHeaven Knows I'm Miserable Now\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Three\u003cbr\u003e\nAsk\u003cbr\u003e\nGolden Lights\u003cbr\u003e\nOscillate Wildly\u003cbr\u003e\nThese Things Take Time\u003cbr\u003e\nRubber Ring\u003cbr\u003e\nBack To The Old House\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Four\u003cbr\u003e\nHand In Glove\u003cbr\u003e\nStretch Out And Wait\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Night Has Opened My Eyes\u003cbr\u003e\nUnloveable\u003cbr\u003e\nAsleep\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1987 USA First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nSire Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: 1-25569\u003cbr\u003e\nGatefold Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Printed Brown Paper Inner Sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\n2 × 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LPs\u003cbr\u003e\nCompilation of singles, B-sides and BBC recordings\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Ask, Panic, Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, This Night Has Opened My Eyes, Hand In Glove and Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want\u003cbr\u003e\nConsidered one of the greatest compilation albums of the alternative rock era and an essential Smiths release.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord 1: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord 2: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57468482519413,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/619E1CC0-9A71-49BF-97A4-4C3E2D28E480.jpg?v=1785758457","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-smiths-louder-than-bombs-first-usa-press-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}