The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead Original Rough Trade Vinyl

Artist: The Smiths

Title: The Queen Is Dead

Label: Rough Trade

Catalogue Number: ROUGH 96

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1986

Pressing Year: 1986 UK Original 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 perfectly captures the creative partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr, blending poetic lyricism with shimmering guitar work and unforgettable melodies.

Featuring the classic singles Bigmouth Strikes Again and The Boy With The Thorn In His Side, alongside fan favourites There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, Cemetry Gates, I Know It's Over and the epic title track, the album remains one of the defining records of the British indie movement.

An essential album for any collection and one of the most influential releases of the 1980s.

Pressing Notes

Original 1986 UK pressing on Rough Trade Records, catalogue number ROUGH 96.

This copy features the desirable "Fear Of Manchester" runout inscription, one of the most recognisable and sought-after etchings found on original UK pressings of The Queen Is Dead.

Produced by Morrissey and Johnny Marr and engineered by Stephen Street, the album is celebrated for its outstanding analogue sound quality and remains one of the most collectible titles in The Smiths' catalogue.

Original UK Rough Trade pressings continue to be highly prized by collectors and fans alike.

Track Listing

Side One

The Queen Is Dead (Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty Medley)
Frankly, Mr. Shankly
I Know It's Over
Never Had No One Ever
Cemetry Gates

Side Two

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
Additional Information
Original 1986 UK pressing
Rough Trade Records
Catalogue number ROUGH 96
"Fear Of Manchester" runout inscription
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Morrissey and Johnny Marr
Engineered by Stephen Street
Features There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
Includes Bigmouth Strikes Again
Features The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Includes Cemetry Gates
Features I Know It's Over
Landmark British indie album
One of the greatest albums of the 1980s
Essential Smiths vinyl
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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