The Smiths Rank RARE Original 1988 Pressing Greek LP Virgin Label Morrissey
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The Smiths - 'Rank' Greek LP - 1988
Catalogue no. VG50380 - Virgin Records
Collecting original 1980s pressings of The Smiths' vinyl from around the world is made all the more interesting by the subtle differences in the record labels, packaging and sleeves which are often present. This auction is for the original 1988 Greek pressing of the 'Rank' LP, which was released on the 'Virgin' label. Interestingly, this Greek pressing was the only original vinyl release of the LP not to come in a gatefold sleeve and in order to incorporate the usual gatefold image of fans this is included on a fold-out insert which also carries the silver and black image used in other countries for the inner sleeve (see photos). The rear of the outer sleeve has the 'Virgin' catalogue number in the top right corner, in place of the more familiar 'ROUGH 126' identification, and there are different licensing credits at the bottom left in brown Greek lettering (see photo). The spine of the outer sleeve has the album title and catalogue details. The 'Virgin' catalogue number also appears on the black/silver image of the fold-out insert. The terrific 'Virgin' labels have a white background, unlike the more familiar orange labels, and "The Smiths" appears in brown lettering rather than black (see photo). This is an opportunity to get hold of one of these highly-collectable unique and original Greek pressings, which has been stored in superb condition (see below).The record and labels are in strong excellent condition, having been played but extremely well looked-after with practically no discernable surface marks at all on the highly-glossy vinyl. The black and silver artwork insert is also well-preserved in strong excellent condition with no marks or creases and only light wear at the edges. The unique single outer sleeve is also in strong excellent condition, being flat and smooth with no significant creases and no writing; there is only some minor 'corner wear' in places and one region in the top right on the reverse where there is a small 'reddish' coloured mark. At the spine on the reverse, there is just the beginning of a small split in the middle which has not fully broken through the surface. Please see the accompanying photos for more detail; note that the 'Ebay ID' lettering is just on the pictures and not on the item itself.
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