The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come Original Vinyl

Artist: The Smiths

Title: Strangeways, Here We Come

Label: Rough Trade Records

Catalogue Number: ROUGH 106

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1987

Pressing Year: 1987 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Strangeways, Here We Come is the fourth and final studio album by The Smiths and stands as a fitting conclusion to one of Britain's most influential bands.

Released in September 1987, shortly after the group's split, the album saw Morrissey and Johnny Marr expand their musical palette with richer arrangements while retaining the band's unmistakable sound. Produced by Morrissey, Johnny Marr and Stephen Street, it is widely regarded as one of the finest albums in The Smiths' catalogue.

Featuring the classic singles Girlfriend In A Coma, I Started Something I Couldn't Finish and Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me, alongside fan favourites A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours, Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before and I Won't Share You, this is an essential album for any collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1987 UK pressing on Rough Trade Records, catalogue number ROUGH 106.

Issued in the original embossed sleeve, this first UK edition is one of the most desirable versions of the album and remains highly sought after by collectors. Original UK copies feature high-quality analogue mastering and are regarded as the definitive vinyl edition of Strangeways, Here We Come.

Track Listing

Side One

A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours
I Started Something I Couldn't Finish
Death Of A Disco Dancer
Girlfriend In A Coma
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before

Side Two

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
Unhappy Birthday
Paint A Vulgar Picture
Death At One's Elbow
I Won't Share You
Additional Information
Original 1987 UK pressing
Rough Trade Records
Catalogue number ROUGH 106
Original embossed sleeve
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Morrissey, Johnny Marr and Stephen Street
Features Girlfriend In A Coma
Includes I Started Something I Couldn't Finish
Features Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
Includes Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
Features I Won't Share You
Final studio album by The Smiths
Classic British indie rock album
Highly collectible original UK Rough Trade pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: 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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