{"product_id":"the-smiths-the-queen-is-dead-original-rough-trade-vinyl","title":"The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead Original Rough Trade Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Smiths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Queen Is Dead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Rough Trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: ROUGH 96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1986 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen Is Dead is widely regarded as The Smiths' masterpiece and one of the greatest British albums ever recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1986, the album perfectly captures the creative partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr, blending poetic lyricism with shimmering guitar work and unforgettable melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential album for any collection and one of the most influential releases of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1986 UK pressing on Rough Trade Records, catalogue number ROUGH 96.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK Rough Trade pressings continue to be highly prized by collectors and fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen Is Dead (Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty Medley)\u003cbr\u003e\nFrankly, Mr. Shankly\u003cbr\u003e\nI Know It's Over\u003cbr\u003e\nNever Had No One Ever\u003cbr\u003e\nCemetry Gates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBigmouth Strikes Again\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Boy With The Thorn In His Side\u003cbr\u003e\nVicar In A Tutu\u003cbr\u003e\nThere Is A Light That Never Goes Out\u003cbr\u003e\nSome Girls Are Bigger Than Others\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1986 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nRough Trade Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number ROUGH 96\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Fear Of Manchester\" runout inscription\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Morrissey and Johnny Marr\u003cbr\u003e\nEngineered by Stephen Street\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures There Is A Light That Never Goes Out\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Bigmouth Strikes Again\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures The Boy With The Thorn In His Side\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Cemetry Gates\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures I Know It's Over\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark British indie album\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the greatest albums of the 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential Smiths vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK Rough Trade pressing\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\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear 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":57352505852277,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/1F4ADFE5-3084-45AD-B4DB-D271A0267FC7.jpg?v=1783945733","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-smiths-the-queen-is-dead-original-rough-trade-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}