The Smiths - Rank (Vinyl LP | VG+/VG+)

The Smiths – Rank is the band's live album, recorded on 23 October 1986 at the National Ballroom in Kilburn (London) and released in 1988 on Rough Trade. It features songs such as "The Queen Is Dead", "Panic", "Still Ill" and "Bigmouth Strikes Again", played by the line-up with second guitarist Craig Gannon. On offer is the original LP for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (RTD 90) in a gatefold sleeve with original inner sleeve and merchandise insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rough Trade – RTD 90
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE, AT & CH – Original
• Country: Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Indie Rock, Rock, Alternative
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve (OIS), merchandise insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ to NM-
• Sleeve: 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 Queen Is Dead (4:13)
2. Panic (3:06)
3. Vicar In A Tutu (2:33)
4. Ask (3:21)
5. Rusholme Ruffians / (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame (3:55)
6. The Boy With The Thorn In His Side (3:48)
7. What She Said (3:43)

Side B

1. Is It Really So Strange? (3:44)
2. Cemetry Gates (3:09)
3. London (2:19)
4. I Know It's Over (7:47)
5. The Draize Train (4:26)
6. Still Ill (4:10)
7. Bigmouth Strikes Again (5:51)

Personnel

Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Craig Gannon (additional guitar), Andy Rourke (bass), Mike Joyce (drums). Produced by Grant Showbiz and Pete Dauncey.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1988 edition for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, cat. no. RTD 90 (UK: ROUGH 126).

When and where was "Rank" recorded?
Live on 23 October 1986 at the National Ballroom in Kilburn, London. The recording comes from a BBC session.

What does media VG+ to NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record sits between "Very Good Plus" (light signs of use) and "Near Mint minus" (almost like new); the sleeve shows light signs of use. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more indie rock?
Yes – browse our Indie Rock collection.