The Smiths The Queen Is Dead Original 1986 Pressing NR MINT Vinyl LP Morrissey
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The Smiths - 'The Queen Is Dead' Near Mint UK Vinyl LP - 1986
Catalogue No. ROUGH 96 - Rough Trade
This is an original Rough Trade pressing of this highly-sought after quintessential Smiths LP. With its gatefold packaging complete with lyrics and the famous 'Salford Lads Club' image of the band, this LP is truly a pleasure to own. This particular copy has been preserved in especially fine condition (as detailed below). Despite being over 25 years old, this copy of this collectable LP looks almost as if it could have been bought new this week; it has been incredibly well looked-after. Note that while the 'B Side' label appears as normal, the label on the 'A Side' is completely white; though it is likely that this was a pressing 'anomaly' rather than an intention to use this LP as a promotional item. This copy is accompanied by an unusual poster which depicts an alternate take on the sleeve artwork (which is actually the version which was used for the promotional post cards at the time). Although it is believed that the poster was very likely not issued by Rough Trade, it is clearly professionally-printed and is a very nice item to own and display; it is in beautiful un-folded state and therefore an ideal candidate for framing. It will be posted out separately to the LP and rolled in a poster tube to preserve its condition. Note that the corners of the poster in the photos are held down by pound coins (these are not marks on the corners of the poster), which are not included in the auction.The vinyl and labels are in remarkable near mint condition, retaining its glossy 'sheen' with next-to-no surface marks other than the very occasional 'hairline' surface mark which is only visible if held to the light; it appears to have been played only a few times. The inner sleeve has no marks, splits or creases and is similarly in near mint condition. The impressive outer gatefold sleeve is also in superb near mint condition and is probably the biggest testimony to how well this LP had been looked-after. There are no creases, marks, writing or other damage and all edges are sharp. There is not even the beginning of any seam-splitting and the corners show only the mildest of 'rubbing' in a few places. The faces of the gatefold sleeve remain flat and glossy, and give the visual impact of a new LP which is usually very quickly lost after only a short time of being in normal use. The poster is in immaculate unfolded and unhung state, and will be posted rolled up to keep it this way. Please see the accompanying photos; note that the 'Ebay ID' lettering is just on the pictures and not on the items themselves.
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