The Smiths The Queen Is Dead 1986 Rough Trade ROUGH 96 EX Vinyl LP
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Description
Highly sought after original UK pressing of The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths, widely regarded as one of the greatest alternative rock albums ever recorded. Featuring iconic tracks including Bigmouth Strikes Again, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, Cemetery Gates and The Boy With The Thorn In His Side.
A must-have record for collectors of classic indie, post-punk and 1980s alternative vinyl.
Condition Details:
Gatefold sleeve is graded Very Good Plus (VG+) with light edge wear, mild corner wear and some faint handling marks. Spine remains readable and the sleeve presents very well overall.
Original printed inner sleeve is included and remains in Very Good Plus (VG+) condition with light handling wear.
Vinyl is graded Excellent (EX) with a glossy clean playing surface and only very light hairlines visible under strong light.
Labels are clean and well preserved.
Tracklist:
Side 1
The Queen Is Dead
Frankly, Mr. Shankly
I Know It’s Over
Never Had No One Ever
Cemetery Gates
Side 2
Bigmouth Strikes Again
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Vicar In A Tutu
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
The Smiths became one of the defining British bands of the 1980s, combining Morrissey’s poetic and emotionally charged lyrics with Johnny Marr’s groundbreaking guitar work. Their music helped shape indie rock and alternative music for decades to come.
Released in 1986, The Queen Is Dead is considered the band’s masterpiece and remains one of the most influential albums in British music history. Songs from this album continue to resonate with collectors and fans worldwide.
Record label
Rough Trade Records is one of the most important independent record labels in UK music history. Known for championing alternative and underground artists, Rough Trade played a major role in the rise of post-punk and indie rock during the late 1970s and 1980s. Original Rough Trade pressings are highly collectible among vinyl enthusiasts.
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