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data-end=\"257\"\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eThis Charming Man\u003c\/em\u003e is one of The Smiths' most iconic and influential releases, originally issued in 1983. The single marked a breakthrough for the Manchester quartet, pairing Johnny Marr's instantly recognisable guitar work with Morrissey's distinctive vocals and lyrical wit. Frequently cited as one of the greatest indie singles ever recorded, it helped establish The Smiths as one of the defining British bands of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eThis original UK 12-inch pressing features both the \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eManchester\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eLondon\u003c\/strong\u003e versions of \u003cem data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eThis Charming Man\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside the exclusive B-sides \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eAccept Yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eWonderful Woman\u003c\/strong\u003e. These alternate recordings make this release a particularly desirable addition for collectors and fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zo24gx\" data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e1983 UK Rough Trade 12-inch pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e, catalogue number \u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eRTT 136\u003c\/strong\u003e. Issued in the iconic picture sleeve featuring actor \u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eJean Marais\u003c\/strong\u003e from Jean Cocteau's 1950 film \u003cem data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eOrphée\u003c\/em\u003e, this edition includes both the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eManchester\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eLondon\u003c\/strong\u003e recordings of \u003cem data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eThis Charming Man\u003c\/em\u003e, together with the exclusive non-album tracks \u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eAccept Yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eWonderful Woman\u003c\/strong\u003e. Early UK pressings are highly regarded for their superb analogue sound and remain among the most collectible releases in The Smiths' catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1zdcfc\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eSide One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mnfcqs\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eThis Charming Man (Manchester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b0m0wg\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eThis Charming Man (London)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eSide Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vk67tx\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eAccept Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aylqh4\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eWonderful Woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1w9mp4g\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xe8vgr\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eOriginal 1983 UK pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v4ur93\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eRough Trade Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1612jg4\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eRTT 136\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7rqj1w\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eOriginal Jean Marais picture sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19dx4mv\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e12\" Vinyl Single\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gsjx52\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e45 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mvc0zt\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eFeatures both the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eManchester\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eLondon\u003c\/strong\u003e versions of \u003cem data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eThis Charming Man\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1of3f56\" data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eAccept Yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rprton\" data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eWonderful Woman\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qdrssg\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eProduced by John Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e9po3d\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eOne of the defining indie singles of the 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vmqtwv\" data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cq3hd8\" data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eEssential release for Smiths collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11t7ssk\" data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eSleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15co3dx\" data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eRecord:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b9pf3f\" data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eVirtually flawless condition. 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