The Smiths (Morrissey) Debut LP Original US 1984 Rough Trade / Sire 9 25065-1 EX
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Description
The Smiths : S/T (Self-Titled) LP
Original US pressing (1984) on the Rough Trade label (copyrighted with Sire).
Rough Trade / Sire 9 25065-1
The Smiths' critically acclaimed debut album, featuring Morrissey on vocals and Johnny Marr on guitar and harmonica. Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce comprise the rhythm section.
Often cited as Morrissey's masterpiece, he wrote all the lyrics and sings all the songs.
The jacket cover features a photo of Joe Dallesandro starring in Andy Warhol's 1968 cult classic art film "Flesh". Note that "Flesh" was directed by Paul Morrissey.
Matrix numbers in the dead wax read:
Side 1: 1 25065 A SH1 B-18999-SH1 SLM (triangle symbol) 6138 1-1
Side 2: 1 25065 B SH2 B-19000-SH2 SLM (triangle symbol) 6138-X 1-1
Vinyl: EX (downgraded from NM due to cosmetic flaws ... see below)
Superb sound quality on this well recorded album.
The wax plays just a wee bit shy of "like new", with only traces of surface noise audible between a few tracks ... but not during songs.
High gloss remains.
Some superficial paper scuffs / hairlines are visible under bright light but have no discernible impact on sound quality. Two scuffs on Side 1 are clearly detected by eye (see close-up photo) but not by ear; they do not impact the listening experience. (I believe these two cosmetically objectionable scuffs are manufacturing defects, i.e. record pressing plant caused.) In summary, the flaws on the wax are solely cosmetic. The sonics are superb throughout.
Labels are essentially flawless, look like new.
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Jacket: EX
Jacket is overall clean and bright. Good gloss remains.
Front cover photo is clear and bright. with clear text. Minor ring/ rub wear present.
Back cover color is rich, with clear text. Modest ring/rub wear present.
Solid seams and spine, nearly flawless. No splits.
Spine print is crystal clear.
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