The Smiths - The Smiths (Vinyl LP)

The Smiths – The Smiths is the Manchester band's debut album, released on 20 February 1984 on Rough Trade. It includes "Still Ill", "Hand In Glove" and the single "What Difference Does It Make?" and reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 1 on the UK Indie Chart. This is the 1984 UK original pressing with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rough Trade ROUGH 61
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1984
• Genre: Indie Rock, Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Reel Around The Fountain
2. You've Got Everything Now
3. Miserable Lie
4. Pretty Girls Make Graves
5. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

Side B

1. Still Ill
2. Hand In Glove
3. What Difference Does It Make?
4. I Don't Owe You Anything
5. Suffer Little Children

Personnel

Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass), Mike Joyce (drums). Lyrics by Morrissey, music by Johnny Marr. Produced by John Porter.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1984 UK first pressing on Rough Trade (cat. no. ROUGH 61).

Which single came from the album?
"What Difference Does It Make?" was released ahead of the album in January 1984 and reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light signs of use but are in good condition. See our Vinyl Grading page for details.

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