Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. The Smiths , artist. INSERTS -EX+ INNER SPINE INFO MISSING. Two pristine condition LPs from the original record company Rough Trade. Ladies and germs – the Nosebleeds! The Smiths were finally severed from their Rough Trade contract in July 1986, even as The Queen Is Dead was basking in critical acclaim and achieving strong sales. They were picked up at Rough Trade (London) during my visit … The Smiths ~ How Soon Is Now? the smiths – this charming man (rough trade) Possessing perhaps the greatest strange first line of a popular song ever (“punctured bicycle on a hillside”) the second single from The Smiths opens at a blistering pace, all coded for the cool kids in crappy clothing. [29] The album was ranked number 51 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time. $22.99 + $3.00 shipping . Rough Trade Records Ltd. 1985. The group were signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, on which they released four studio albums, The Smiths (1984), Meat Is Murder (1985), The Queen Is Dead (1986) and Strangeways, Here We Come (1987). Rough Trade ??. Jeane 02. Cavanagh, D, 1993. Ref. End date 02 Dec 2020. Vinyl: The Smiths - Rank / Rough Trade – ROUGH 126 / Ltd Edition CBS Pressing A1/B1. The postcard shows Johnny Marr in a large round sunglasses.Printed by Rough Trade.Ref. These posters are genuine, not the rip-offs available on ebay. After 1986’s The Queen Is Dead, their most perfect balance of private angst and public anger, the Smiths—frustrated at the failure of their singles to hit the top 10—abandoned Rough Trade for the marketing muscle of the major label EMI (in the United States they remained with Sire Records). (2012). The group was directed by the pair of composers formed by Morrissey and Johnny Marr and published their albums and singles in United Kingdom under the independent stamp Rough Trade Records. (Studio FLAC) The Smiths Rough Trade Demos 01. [30] It placed at number 73 in The Guardian's list of the 100 Best Albums Ever in 1997.[31]. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. I Dont Owe You Anything. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class. 1985. The Smiths released five studio albums during a five-year career on Rough Trade, with average sales of half-a-million copies per album - an astonishingly productive … remastered for the 'complete' box now individually re-issued on cd and 180 gram 12" vinyl. The Smiths Hatful of Hollow Vinyl 12" LP ROUGH 76 Rough Trade 1984. (without Morrissey singing, sorry) Marr one day showed up on Morrissey’s do… Label: Rough Trade - ROUGH 126 • Format: Vinyl LP, Album EMI, gatefold • Country: UK • Genre: Rock • Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock Meat Is Murder, an Album by The Smiths. Seller feedback 331. The photograph of Morrissey on the original card inner sleeve was taken at an early London concert by Romi Mori, who subsequently played bass guitar for The Gun Club. "This Charming Man" was included as the sixth track on all original US releases of the album on Sire Records (LP, CD and cassette) and on the UK cassette on Rough Trade. Travis, harbouring reservations about the group's session with Troy Tate, gave Porter a cassette of the sessions beforehand in the hopes that he could remix them. Switch to US $250.00 These posters are genuine, not the rip-offs available on ebay. Many thanks to Gareth Barker for additional information [5] After its exit of the European chart, it then re-entered in the Hot 100 Albums from September for another run of 3 weeks. Details about The Smiths Hatful of Hollow Vinyl 12" LP ROUGH 76 Rough Trade 1984 See original listing The Smiths Hatful of Hollow Vinyl 12" LP ROUGH 76 Rough Trade 1984 Condition is "Used" vinyl in excellent condition, cover has slight tear on back corner, otherwise in very good condition. remastered for the 'complete' box now individually re-issued on cd and 180 gram 12" vinyl. RTRAN 004; Vinyl LP). Photograph by courtesy of Syndication International. [6], After signing with independent record label Rough Trade, the Smiths began preparations to record their first album in mid 1983. The Smiths were finally severed from their Rough Trade contract in July 1986, even as The Queen Is Dead was basking in critical acclaim and achieving strong sales. We have a local selection of products that ship direct from Rough Trade NYC, Available store-wide, Monday-Sunday (excluding 25th & 26th December & 1st January). Feeling the Tate sessions were unsalvageable, Porter offered to re-record the album himself. 08. All lyrics are written by Morrissey; all music is composed by Johnny Marr. 02. The Smiths , artist. Printed by Rough Trade. 70 on the US Billboard 200, and was certified Gold by the RIAA in late 1990. . A Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 3:34. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1984 Cassette release of The Smiths on Discogs. $200.00 SOLD. Genres: Jangle Pop, Indie Pop. ROUGH 76; Vinyl LP). (ROUGH TRADE) Generally I think this will tend to be The Smiths track that will blow people away upon first listen – very rarely did Marr’s playing and Morrissey’s vocals sync so perfectly. "I could hear myself that the mixes sounded underproduced and were not the finished article that we needed as our introduction to the world," Marr wrote. Q Magazine, 1 December 1993. Genres: Jangle Pop, Indie Pop. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1984 Multicoloured Vinyl release of The Smiths on Discogs. Hatful Of Hollow, title. 13 record labels. Rough Trade Demos. Featured peformers: Morrissey (aka_text lyrics role_id 1175.aka_text, aka_text voice role_id 1001.aka_text, sleeve), Johnny Marr (aka_text music role_id 1010.aka_text, guitar, harmonica, mandolin), Andy Rourke (aka_text {bass guitar} role_id … After the Smiths broke up, 11 of the 14 tracks on their final LP appeared in the 1987 Festive Fifty. The Smiths - Rough Trade Demos (STU/FLAC) (Studio FLAC) The Smiths. 1 - the smiths - hand in glove 2 - the fall - the man whose head exploded 3 - tv personalities - a sense of belonging 4 - the virgin prunes - pagan lovesong 5 - chris & cosey - october ( lovesong ) 6 - robert wyatt - shipbuilding released in australia on rough trade records (cat# rtanz 005 ) from 1984. Pubblicato … The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by English rock band the Smiths.Released on 16 June 1986 in the United Kingdom by Rough Trade Records, and on 23 June 1986 in the US by Sire Records, it spent 22 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number two. Bids Best Offer. 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Reel Around The Fountain . 5 Work Is A Four Letter Word 2:48. What Diffrence Does It Make? The album was well received by critics and listeners, and reached number two on the UK Albums Chart, staying on the chart for 33 weeks. I have 5 original rough trade smiths albums on cassette . Independent purveyors of great music, since 1976, Shipping and final taxes will be calculated at checkout, Did you know we also have a United States store? Handsome Devil. Shop with confidence. But everything about The Smiths ran contrary to mid-80s pop, from Joe Dallesandro on the cover to the restrained jangling of the songs, but mainly through Moz's [Morrissey's nickname] dramatised disgust at sex, which here exists to ruin true love at best, and to ruin an entire young life at worst. arriving in an era dominated by synth pop and gloomy post-punk, the smith's eponymous debut was the beginning of a new era. This page was last edited on 21 November 2020, at 00:19. $250.00 SOLD. Rainy Day S/T Cassette Rough Trade Opal Mazzy Star Rain Parade Bangles OOP . They were picked up at Rough Trade (London) during my visit there with my friend SNUB TV’s Brenda Kelly in 1986. 1 Queen is dead (rough 96) green paper label Beige case. Condition is "Used". Another area of The Smiths collecting that attracts interest is original Rough Trade promo posters, but prices have risen significantly since 2005. The sleeve for The Smiths was designed by Morrissey. His personality and … 11. Documentary about the important & influential record label. No ratings . However, the singer said that due to the album's cost of 6,000 pounds, "[they said] it has to be released, there's no going back".[12]. The Smiths , artist. Collecting The Smiths can be fun and fascinating, and new discoveries are still being made even now, so keep searching! After the original production by Troy Tate was felt to be inadequate, John Porter re-recorded the album in London, Manchester and Stockport during breaks in the band's UK tour during September 1983. although the smiths continued to improve over the course of their career, the songs here are vital and alive, making sure that their debut remains startling and exciting to this day. The Smiths – Meat Is Murder Label: Sire – 1-25269, Sire – 9 25269-1, Rough Trade – 1-25269, Rough Trade – 9 25269-1 Label: Rough Trade - ROUGH C 61 • Format: Cassette Album • Country: UK • Genre: Rock • Style: Indie Rock 01. Meat Is Murder, title. You've Got Everything Now 04. Item Location United Kingdom. Released in Australia on Rough Trade Records (Cat# RTRANZ 010 ) from 1985. [26], In 1989, the album was ranked number 22 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s. The sleeves are nearly identical for all three. Several Smiths singles reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart and all of their studio albums reached the top five of the UK Albums Chart, including the number-one album Meat Is Murder (1985). The Smiths Original Promo postcard used by Rough Trade to promote the band. The band's name on the front appears in grey, and perhaps in a somewhat more visible darker tint in versions 2 and 3 below (but see note below for possible further variations). on the back: Johnny Marr of The Smiths (Photo by Angie Brown) The Smiths C/O Rough Trade Records, 61-71 Collier Street, Lon ^shipments figures based on certification alone, ("Reel Around the Fountain", "You've Got Everything Now" and "I Don't Owe You Anything"), ("Pretty Girls Make Graves" and "Suffer Little Children"). by chrizm4. Marr later recalled that "working with John immediately got us results...he and I formed a musical and personal relationship that was inspiring...he nurtured not just me but all the band." The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by English rock band the Smiths.Released on 16 June 1986 in the United Kingdom by Rough Trade Records, and on 23 June 1986 in the US by Sire Records, it spent 22 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number two. The Queen Is Dead, an Album by The Smiths. Start date 07 Feb 2020. 07. The Smiths. The Smiths were recording in a hot basement studio at Elephant, and according to Marr, not only was the heat uncomfortable but it made it difficult to keep their instruments in tune. Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London, England. He worked pretty tirelessly to get passion from a performance and was very nurturing with me..." However the sessions would also prove to be arduous due to an ongoing heatwave in London. remastered for the 'complete' box now individually re-issued on cd and 180 gram 12" vinyl. johnny marr's inventive song writing and ringing guitars were catchy and melodic and were made all the more original by morrissey's vocal style and lyrics. Released 11 February 1985 on Rough Trade (catalog no. Jeane. The album also became an international success, peaking at number 45 in the European Albums Chart,[4] remaining in the chart for 21 weeks. Rough Trade Records is an independent records label, founded by Geoff Travis in 1978. 06. The Smiths is the self titled debut studio album by English rock band the Smiths, released on 20 February 1984 by Rough Trade Records. on the back: Johnny Marr of The Smiths (Photo by Angie Brown) The Smiths C/O Rough Trade Records, 61-71 Collier Street, Lon 13 record labels. 1 - HOW SOON IS NOW?. 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