{"product_id":"the-smiths-what-difference-does-it-make-morrissey-sleeve-vinyl","title":"The Smiths - What difference Does It Make Morrissey Sleeve 12\" Single Vinyl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7f2a361e-145b-4bb1-baf8-fdf2a5096b9c\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Smiths\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e What Difference Does It Make?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rough Trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RT 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eOriginal Release Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"200\"\u003ePressing Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984 UK Original Pressing (Morrissey Sleeve)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" Vinyl Single\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eWhat Difference Does It Make?\u003c\/em\u003e is one of The Smiths' defining singles, originally released in 1984 from their landmark self-titled debut album. Written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr, the song combines Marr's instantly recognisable guitar work with Morrissey's sharp, introspective lyrics, making it one of the band's most enduring recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eThis sought-after 12-inch edition features the \u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"733\"\u003erare Morrissey sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting Morrissey recreating the famous image after the original sleeve featuring actor Terence Stamp was withdrawn due to image rights issues. 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