Morrissey 21 Original Pressing 1988 - 1997 UK Vinyl 7" Singles The Smiths
  £   117
  $   155

 


£ 117 Sold For
Feb 13, 2012 Sold Date
Feb 6, 2012 Start Date
20   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Morrissey - 21 Original UK 7" Vinyl Single Releases: 1988 - 1997

All Original HMV, Parlophone, RCA, and Island Releases.

This auction is for no less than 21 of the first 24 UK Morrissey solo 7" single releases on vinyl, which were pressed between 1988 and 1997. After 1997 there was a 7 year break before Morrissey resumed releasing singles again starting with 'Irish Blood, English Heart' in 2004. These are all the original vinyl releases on the HMV, Parlophone, RCA and Island labels, depending upon which label Morrissey was signed to at the time. As the Smiths or Morrissey collector will know, many of these 7" singles have become extremely difficult to track down in good condition. These records are all in their original picture sleeves and remain in very nice condition (see below), having been carefully stored in plastic protective sleeves. There is no writing, tears or seam-splitting on any of the sleeves and no scratches on any of the vinyl. In fact, many of the records are unplayed and most of the records and sleeves are between strong excellent and near mint condition. Some of these singles are regularly sold for high prices by online vendors and specialist record stores, and buying these together allows an enormous saving to be made on postage and packing charges compared with buying individually. The 7"s for 'The More You Ignore Me The Closer I Get' and 'Hold On To Your Friends' are limited and individually numbered (8077 and 4712 respectively). This is an extremely rare opportunity to bid for such an extensive collection of Morrissey UK vinyl 7" singles.

These will be pretty heavy to post, but the cost of UK postage will be capped at 4.00 and the remainder paid by myself. Recorded (tracked) delivery will carry an extra charge of just 0.70. Overseas postage is also subsidised (see postal service details above) and represents extremely good value compared to the extremely high price of buying them individually or in small groups and paying the postal prices separately each time.

The condition in detail is as follows:

'Suedehead' (Cat: POP 1618): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition with only very light superficial surface marks in a few places on the surface of the glossy vinyl; the record appears to have been played very little. The picture sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, retaining its original 'sheen' and having only the faintest beginnings of creases in a few places; the edges are sharp and there is just some very minor 'corner wear' in a few places.

'Everyday Is Like Sunday' (Cat: POP 1619): The vinyl is in near mint condition and appears unplayed. The picture sleeve is in strong excellent condition, having only very minor creases in a few places. The edges are sharp and there is just some 'corner wear' in a few places.

'The Last Of The Famous International Playboys' (Cat: POP 1620): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition with light surface marks only; the record has been played a few times but has been very well looked after. The picture sleeve is in excellent condition, with only minor creases in a few places along with some 'corner wear'.

'Interesting Drug' (Cat: POP 1621): The vinyl is in near mint condition, appearing to be unplayed with no surface marks. The picture sleeve is in strong excellent condition, retaining its original glossy finish and having no marks or damage other than some mild beginnings of creases towards the sleeve mouth. All corners and edges remain sharp.

'Ouija Board, Ouija Board' (Cat: POP 1622): The vinyl is in near mint condition, showing no signs of having been played. The picture sleeve is in strong excellent condition with just some faint imperfections in the surface shine on the reverse, but no creases or other signs of wear. All corners and edges are sharp.

'November Spawned A Monster' (Cat: POP 1623): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition, having only light 'hairline' surface marks in places and showing next to no signs of having been played. The picture sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, with just some minor 'corner wear' in a few places and the beginnings of a mild crease. The edges remain sharp and the sleeve has its original glossy 'sheen'.

'Piccadilly Palare' (Cat: POP 1624): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition with only the lightest of superficial 'hairline' marks in a few places on the surface of the glossy vinyl; the record appears to have been played once or twice only. The picture sleeve is in excellent condition, with just some mild creases and moderate 'corner wear'.

'Our Frank' (Cat: POP 1625): The vinyl is in near mint condition, having just the lightest of 'hairline' surface marks in one or two places on the highly-glossy vinyl. The picture sleeve is in strong excellent condition, with sharp edges and barely even any corner wear. There is just one very minor beginning of a crease which is barely visible towards the top right corner.

'Sing Your Life' (Cat: POP 1626): The vinyl is in near mint condition, showing no signs of having been played and having next to no marks at all on the glossy vinyl. The picture sleeve is in excellent condition, with mild 'corner wear' and one region towards the top right corner where the surface has been affected by the removal of a sticker.

'Pregnant For The Last Time' (Cat: POP 1627): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition, with just some very light superficial surface marks in a few places on the glossy vinyl. The outer sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, with just some mild 'corner wear' and mild 'indentations' on the reverse. All edges remain sharp and unworn.

'My Love Life' (Cat: POP 1628): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition, with just the lightest of surface marks in a few places; the record appears to be unplayed. The thin paper picture sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, with no noticeable signs of wear other than some mild 'impression marks' mainly on the reverse. Unusually, all edges are sharp and unworn and there are no significant creases.

'We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful' (Cat: POP 1629): The vinyl is in excellent condition, with just some light surface marks on the vinyl which do not affect play. The picture sleeve is in strong excellent condition, with sharp edges and just one minor crease towards the top right corner and some mild 'corner wear'.

'You're The One For Me, Fatty' (Cat: POP 1630): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition, with just some very light surface marks in a few places on the glossy vinyl. The picture sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, with its original glossy appearance and all edges sharp; there is just some very minor 'corner wear'.

'Certain People I Know' (Cat: POP 1631): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition, with just the very lightest of superficial surface marks in a few places on the glossy vinyl and appearing unplayed. The picture sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, with just some mild 'corner wear' but with all edges sharp and unworn and the sleeve remaining glossy with no marks or significant creases.

'The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get' (Cat: R6372): The vinyl is in near mint condition, appearing never to have been played and with next to no marks on the glossy vinyl. The picture sleeve is in strong excellent condition, with sharp edges and just some mild 'corner wear' in places.

'Hold On To Your Friends' (Cat: R6383): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition, having clearly been played just a few times and with only the lighest of superficial surface marks on the glossy vinyl. The picture sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, having only some very light 'corner wear' and the mildest of creases in one corner.

'Boxers' (Cat: R6400): The vinyl is in near mint condition, being highly glossy with no signs of play or detectable surface marks. The picture sleeve is in strong excellent condition, with no marks or significant signs of wear. All edges are sharp, and there is just the lightest beginning of a small crease towards the sleeve mouth.

'Dagenham Dave' (Cat: 299807): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition, being glossy with no marks or signs of play. It has just the very lightest of superficial surface marks in a few places. The picture sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, with just the mildest beginning of a small crease but otherwise unmarked and 'as new' with sharp corners and edges everywhere.

'The Boy Racer' (Cat: 332947): The vinyl is in near mint condition with no marks or signs of play. The picture sleeve is also near mint with sharp corners and edges, having barely any signs of handling at all.

'Sunny' (Cat: R6243): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition with just some extremely light 'hairline' surface marks on the glossy vinyl in a few places and no signs of play. The picture sleeve is in excellent condition, with sharp corners and edges and just some 'indentations' on the sleeve where it appears a sticker has been removed and caused very slight damage in a tiny region.

'Alma Matters' (Cat: IS667): The vinyl is in strong excellent condition with just the lightest of 'hairline' surface marks in one or two places and no apparent signs of play. The picture sleeve is in near mint condition, with sharp corners and edges and no significant signs of wear.

The new owner is certain to be very happy with these original Morrissey single releases on now-increasingly-rare vinyl.

Please see the accompanying photos; note that the Ebay ID lettering is just on the pictures and not on the records themselves.

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