The Smiths 'How Soon Is Now?' 12” Rare UK First Press.

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Jul 13, 2026 Sold Date

Jul 5, 2026 Start Date

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Description

UK First Standalone Pressing (January 1985) This is the version most UK collectors seek when looking for the definitive "How Soon Is Now?" 12” single First Press.

Label: Rough Trade – RTT 176
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single, CBS Pressing
Country: UK
Released: 1 Feb 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Indie Rock.

A
How Soon Is Now?
6:43
B1
Well I Wonder
4:00
B2
Oscillate Wildly
3:26

Vinyl is Near Mint, unmarked with a shiny playing surface. A Side "The Tatty Truth" on run off. B Side "Tim Tom CBS" on run off.

Outer sleeve is Very Good+, a couple of lightly bumped corners. Light remnant of price sticker, see photo.

Original Inner sleeve has a couple of folded corners.

Provenance: Original owner. Bought new on release. Stored/supplied to you in HDPE protective outer sleeve.

A fine example for any fan or collector of The Smiths.

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