The Smiths - Rank (Vinyl LP | VG+/VG+ | Copy 2)

The Smiths – Rank is the Smiths' live album released in 1988, recorded on 23 October 1986 at the National Ballroom in Kilburn. The band at their peak on the "Queen Is Dead" tour – with "The Queen Is Dead", "Panic", "Bigmouth Strikes Again", "Still Ill" and "I Know It's Over".

On offer is the original pressing for Germany, Austria & Switzerland from 1988 on Rough Trade (RTD90), in a gatefold sleeve with the original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rough Trade – RTD90
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE, AU & CH Original
• Country: Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative – more in Indie Rock
• Features: gatefold sleeve, original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: 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 Queen Is Dead (4:13)
2. Panic (3:06)
3. Vicar In A Tutu (2:33)
4. Ask (3:21)
5. Rusholme Ruffians (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

Johnny Marr (Guitars), Andy Rourke (Bass Guitar), Mike Joyce (Drums), Craig Gannon (Additional Guitars), Grant Showbiz (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original pressing for Germany, Austria & Switzerland from 1988 on Rough Trade (RTD90).

Where was the live album recorded?
At the National Ballroom in Kilburn (London) on 23 October 1986.

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.