The Smiths - Meat Is Murder (Vinyl LP | Portugal Original | 1985)

The Smiths – Meat Is Murder is the Manchester band's second studio album, released in 1985 on Rough Trade. Morrissey's biting lyrics about school, violence and animal rights meet Johnny Marr's sparkling, intricate guitar work. Highlights include “The Headmaster Ritual”, “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore” and the title track “Meat Is Murder”.

On offer is the Portuguese original pressing from 1985 on Rough Trade (TM/RT 81).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rough Trade – TM/RT 81
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: Portugal Original
• Country: Portugal
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock – more in Indie Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Headmaster Ritual (4:52)
2. Rusholme Ruffians (4:19)
3. I Want The One I Can't Have (3:13)
4. What She Said (2:40)
5. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore (4:57)

Side B

1. Nowhere Fast (2:35)
2. Well I Wonder (4:00)
3. Barbarism Begins At Home (7:00)
4. Meat Is Murder (6:05)

Personnel

Morrissey (Voice, Words), Johnny Marr (Guitar, Piano, Music), Andy Rourke (Bass), Mike Joyce (Drums), The Smiths (Producer), Stephen Street (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the Portuguese original pressing from 1985 on Rough Trade.

Which songs are the best known?
The best-known tracks are “The Headmaster Ritual”, “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore”, “Barbarism Begins At Home” and the title track “Meat Is Murder”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Indie Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.