The Smiths - What difference Does It Make Terence Stamp Sleeve 12" Single Vinyl

Artist: The Smiths

Title: What Difference Does It Make?

Label: Rough Trade

Catalogue Number: RT 146

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1984

Pressing Year: 1984 UK Original Pressing (Terence Stamp Sleeve)

Format: 12" Vinyl Single

Speed: 45 RPM

Description

What Difference Does It Make? is one of The Smiths' most celebrated singles, originally released in 1984 from their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. Written by the legendary songwriting partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr, the track combines jangling guitar melodies with Morrissey's distinctive lyrical style, helping to establish The Smiths as one of the defining British bands of the 1980s.

This highly sought-after 12-inch single features the original Terence Stamp picture sleeve, depicting a still from the 1965 film The Collector. Following objections from the actor regarding the use of the image, the sleeve was quickly withdrawn and replaced with the now-famous Morrissey recreation, making original Terence Stamp sleeve copies particularly desirable amongst collectors.

Pressing Notes

Original 1984 UK Rough Trade 12-inch pressing, catalogue number RT 146. This scarce first issue is housed in the original Terence Stamp picture sleeve, making it one of the earliest and most collectible versions of the single. Pressed on heavyweight vinyl and featuring exclusive B-sides unavailable on the album, original Terence Stamp sleeve editions remain one of the standout collectables in The Smiths' catalogue.

Track Listing

Side One

• What Difference Does It Make?

Side Two

• These Things Take Time
• Back To The Old House

Additional Information

• Original 1984 UK first pressing
• Original Terence Stamp picture sleeve
• Rough Trade Records
• Catalogue Number: RT 146
• 12" Vinyl Single
• 45 RPM
• Written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr
• Features What Difference Does It Make?
• Includes These Things Take Time
• Includes Back To The Old House
• Withdrawn original sleeve artwork
• Highly collectible original Smiths pressing
• Essential release for Smiths collectors

Condition

• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Record: 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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