{"product_id":"the-smiths-shakespears-sister-12-single-vinyl","title":"The Smiths - Shakespears Sister 12\" Single Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Smiths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Shakespeare's Sister\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Rough Trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: RTT 181\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl Single\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 45 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShakespeare's Sister is one of The Smiths' finest standalone singles, released in March 1985 between the albums Meat Is Murder and The Queen Is Dead. Built around Johnny Marr's rockabilly-inspired guitar riff and Morrissey's distinctive lyrical wit, the single became another UK Top 30 hit and further cemented the band's reputation as one of Britain's most original and influential groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the superb B-sides What She Said and Stretch Out And Wait, this original 12-inch release offers an essential snapshot of The Smiths during one of the most creative periods of their career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1985 UK first pressing on Rough Trade, catalogue number RTT 181. Issued in the original picture sleeve with a full-colour picture inner sleeve featuring a Smiths discography on one side. The front cover features actress Pat Phoenix in her famous role as Elsie Tanner from Coronation Street. First pressings were manufactured by Damont and feature the hand-etched run-out inscription \"HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS\" on Side One, making them instantly recognisable to collectors. Complete original copies remain highly sought after among Smiths enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nShakespeare's Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat She Said\u003cbr\u003e\nStretch Out And Wait\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1985 UK First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nRough Trade\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: RTT 181\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Picture Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Full-Colour Picture Inner Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n12\" Vinyl Single\u003cbr\u003e\n45 RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by The Smiths\u003cbr\u003e\nRecorded at Ridge Farm Studios, Surrey\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Shakespeare's Sister, What She Said and Stretch Out And Wait\u003cbr\u003e\nFront cover features actress Pat Phoenix as Elsie Tanner\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-etched run-out inscription: \"HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS\"\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most collectible Smiths 12-inch singles and an essential release from the Meat Is Murder era.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: 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":57477836308853,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/88759CA0-5DA9-4B92-B6C9-1B3FDA66F9D9.jpg?v=1785936569","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-smiths-shakespears-sister-12-single-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}