The Smiths - Panic! 12" Single Vinyl

Artist: The Smiths

Title: Panic

Label: Rough Trade

Catalogue Number: RTT 193

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1986

Pressing Year: 1986 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl Single

Speed: 45 RPM

Description

Panic is one of The Smiths' most celebrated and provocative singles, released in 1986. Written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr, the song was inspired by the perceived lack of meaningful radio coverage following the Chernobyl disaster, resulting in one of the band's most direct and memorable social commentaries. Featuring Marr's driving guitar riff and Morrissey's unmistakable vocal delivery, Panic became a UK Top 20 hit and remains one of the defining singles of the 1980s.

This original UK 12-inch single includes the exclusive B-sides Vicar In A Tutu and The Draize Train, making it an essential release for Smiths collectors and fans of classic British indie music.

Pressing Notes

Original 1986 UK Rough Trade 12-inch pressing, catalogue number RTT 193. Housed in the iconic picture sleeve featuring actor Richard Bradford from the television series Man in a Suitcase, this original pressing includes the exclusive tracks Vicar In A Tutu and the instrumental The Draize Train. Original UK copies are highly regarded for their excellent sound quality and remain among the most collectible Smiths singles.

Track Listing

Side One

• Panic

Side Two

• Vicar In A Tutu
• The Draize Train

Additional Information

• Original 1986 UK pressing
• Rough Trade Records
• Catalogue Number: RTT 193
• Original Richard Bradford picture sleeve
• 12" Vinyl Single
• 45 RPM
• Written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr
• Features Panic
• Includes Vicar In A Tutu
• Includes The Draize Train
• Produced by John Porter
• UK Top 20 single
• Highly collectible original UK pressing
• Essential release for Smiths collectors

Condition

• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

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 exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)
A 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.

Very Good (VG)
Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)
Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)
Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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