The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead (180g Vinyl LP | EU Reissue | 2023 | Gatefold)

The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by Manchester band the Smiths. It was recorded between July and December 1985 at RAK Studios in London, Jacobs Studios in Farnham and Drone Studios in Manchester, produced by Morrissey and Johnny Marr with engineer Stephen Street, and first released on Rough Trade on 16 June 1986, reaching No. 2 in the UK. With "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out", "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" it is regarded as the band's key work. This copy is a 2023 EU reissue on Warner Music UK, pressed on 180g vinyl in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Music UK 2564665887
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, 180g, gatefold
• Pressing: EU reissue
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 2023 (original: 1986)
• Genre: Indie Rock, Post-Punk
• Category: New vinyl

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
3. I Know It's Over
4. Never Had No One Ever
5. Cemetry Gates

Side B

1. Bigmouth Strikes Again
2. The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
3. Vicar In A Tutu
4. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
5. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others

Personnel

The Smiths: Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitars, keyboards), Andy Rourke (bass), Mike Joyce (drums). All lyrics by Morrissey, all music by Johnny Marr. Produced by Morrissey and Johnny Marr, engineered by Stephen Street.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released on Rough Trade in 1986. This copy is a 2023 EU reissue on Warner Music UK on 180g vinyl.

What does 180g mean?
It refers to the weight of the record. Heavier vinyl sits more steadily on the platter and is less prone to warping than a standard pressing of around 120 to 140g.

Is the record new?
Yes. The record is new and factory sealed, so it has not been opened or played.

Do you have more The Smiths records?
Yes, for example The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow or The Smiths – The Smiths. More titles are in our Indie Rock collection.