{"product_id":"the-smiths-the-queen-is-dead-original-rough96-vinyl","title":"The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead Original ROUGH96 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 First 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1986 UK first pressing on Rough Trade, catalogue number ROUGH 96.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst 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.\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 first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nRough Trade Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number ROUGH 96\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nGatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinted lyric inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Morrissey and Johnny Marr\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\nClassic British indie rock album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK 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":57362687721845,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/4C09A0B7-0FBD-4CF3-A7BD-E177678E5630.jpg?v=1784289424","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-smiths-the-queen-is-dead-original-rough96-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}