The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead Original ROUGH96 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 First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by The Smiths and is widely regarded as one of the greatest British albums ever recorded. Released in June 1986, it captures the band at the peak of their creative powers, combining Morrissey's distinctive lyricism with Johnny Marr's intricate guitar work. The album remains a landmark of British indie rock and has consistently appeared in lists of the greatest albums of all time.

Featuring classic tracks including The Queen Is Dead, Frankly, Mr. Shankly, Bigmouth Strikes Again, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, The Boy With The Thorn In His Side and Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others, the album helped define alternative guitar music for generations.

Pressing Notes

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

First issues were released in a gatefold sleeve with a printed lyric inner sleeve. Early copies were manufactured by EMI and MPO, with genuine first pressings found bearing several different early matrix variations. These original UK pressings are renowned for their outstanding analogue sound and remain among the most desirable Smiths releases for collectors.

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 first pressing
Rough Trade Records
Catalogue Number ROUGH 96
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Gatefold sleeve
Printed lyric inner sleeve
Produced by Morrissey and Johnny Marr
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
Classic British indie rock album
Highly collectible original UK 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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