The Smiths What Difference Does It Make 1984 White Label Promo 7" Morrissey
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The Smiths - 'What Difference Does It Make' White Label 7" - 1984
Catalogue no. RT 146 - Rough Trade
As for other very early UK Smiths singles, this release was promoted by Rough Trade using a 7" 'white label' pressing rather than the more common 12" white label pressings which were used for later releases (generally, 'Shakespeare's Sister' onwards). These 7" white label pressings are, as would be expected, now highly sought-after and collectable. The one being auctioned here was issued to radio stations in 1984 to promote 'What Difference Does It Make' and is now terrifically scarce. The white label on the 'A' side has been stamped by Rough Trade with the letter 'A' inside a circle, as was done for many of these early white label 7"s; the name of the band has also been written neatly in blue biro on the 'A' side label, perhaps by the radio station to which it would have been sent at the time. Copies of this white label 7" now appear only very rarely for sale, and seem certain to continue appreciating in value.The vinyl and labels are in excellent condition, having been played several times but being very well looked-after; the vinyl remains glossy and has only light surface marks in a few places which can be seen if held to the light. The white labels have had "The Smiths" written upon them neatly on the 'A' side, as mentioned above. There is some very faint 'scuffing' in the run-out area on the 'A' side, in addition, which is extremely light and is, in any case, outside of the playing area. The outer sleeve is a plain white thin die-cut sleeve in which the record was likey sent out, and is also in excellent condition with no rips or tears. 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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