{"product_id":"the-smiths-the-queen-is-dead-w-hype-sticker-vinyl","title":"The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead w\/ Hype Sticker Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Smiths\u003cbr\u003e Title: The Queen Is Dead\u003cbr\u003e Label: Rough Trade Records\u003cbr\u003e Catalogue Number: ROUGH 96\u003cbr\u003e Country: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e Original Release Year: 1986\u003cbr\u003e Pressing Year: 1986 UK First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e Format: Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e Speed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen Is Dead is widely regarded as The Smiths' masterpiece and one of the greatest British albums ever recorded. Released in 1986, the album captures the band at their creative peak, combining Johnny Marr's intricate guitar work with Morrissey's distinctive lyrics and vocals. Featuring classic tracks such as \"The Queen Is Dead\", \"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 remains a defining release of the indie rock era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK first pressing issued on Rough Trade Records under catalogue number ROUGH 96. This copy includes the desirable original front cover hype sticker and the illustrated credits inner sleeve. First pressings are identified by the early MPO matrices and the famous runout etchings \"FEAR OF MANCHESTER\" and \"THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS\". Copies retaining the original hype sticker are significantly more sought after by collectors, particularly when complete and well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen Is Dead\u003cbr\u003e Frankly, Mr. Shankly\u003cbr\u003e I Know It's Over\u003cbr\u003e Never Had No One Ever\u003cbr\u003e Cemetry Gates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigmouth Strikes Again\u003cbr\u003e The Boy With The Thorn In His Side\u003cbr\u003e Vicar In A Tutu\u003cbr\u003e There Is A Light That Never Goes Out\u003cbr\u003e Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others\u003cbr\u003e Matrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: ROUGH 96 A \/ MPO\u003cbr\u003e Side B: ROUGH 96 B \/ MPO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunout Etchings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEAR OF MANCHESTER\u003cbr\u003e THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS\u003cbr\u003e Additional Information\u003cbr\u003e Original UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e Original front cover hype sticker\u003cbr\u003e Rough Trade Records release\u003cbr\u003e Gatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e Original illustrated credits inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e MPO pressing\u003cbr\u003e Features \"Bigmouth Strikes Again\" and \"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out\"\u003cbr\u003e One of the most important British albums of the 1980s\u003cbr\u003e Highly collectible complete first issue\u003cbr\u003e Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e Record: Excellent (EX)\u003cbr\u003e Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e Hype Sticker: Present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57308764275061,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/6340139A-B72A-4311-ADAA-56592276EFDA.jpg?v=1782125543","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-smiths-the-queen-is-dead-w-hype-sticker-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}