The Smiths ‎– The Queen Is Dead Label:Rough Trade ‎– ROUGH 96 Format:Vinyl , LP, Album, EMI Records Pressing Country:UK Released:1986 Genre:Rock , Pop Style:Indie Rock Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 96 A-1   MPO      FEAR OF MANCHESTER Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 96 B-1   MPO     THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.

This record is in excellent condition. It has just one short spindle marks visible on the label of side 2 and there are no pen marks, stains or scuffs anywhere. The centres show little to no wear and are of course not worn or loose. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in really nice condition.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything remotely deep or serious and have a lovely lustre. There is a few thin light wispy lines showing in places however and also a few areas of faint sleeve 'scuffing' showing when angled or under bright light. Overall it is used vintage record and has slight signs of this but also has nothing at all sinister or nasty and is still in very nice condition.

I play tested the record and it played very well and was a great listen throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is strong excellent grade throughout each side with no skips, sticks or clicks and barely any surface noise or interference in general. I noted a light amount of surface noise in the run in and opening intro on side 1 but other than this noted little. It plays very well and was a great listen with no annoying tics, crackling or other issues.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has only minor rubbing or wear to the edges(mostly rubbing to bottom edge and some patches of wear on the top edge) with spine remaining clear and legible. There are no splits or weak areas anywhere and no tears, scuffs or pen marks. It has its original pink sticker present on the front and no serious creasing or major ring marks. There is some very slight faint 'scuffing or age marking to the rear but this is minor and overall the sleeve is in very nice condition. Inside the gatefold is clean, bright and looks great with no issues to report. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains its original picture inner which is in excellent+ condition. This looks great with no heavy creasing, serious ring marks, splits or tears. I will of course send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure the original suffers no wear during transit.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.

• Condition: Used
• Condition: The vinyl(EX) has some faint wispy lines and light signs of use/age. It plays very well with audio of a strong EX grade throughout. The sleeve(EX+) has some minor edge wear(bottom and top edges) but no serious issues and is in very nice condition overall.
• Genre: Indie/Britpop
• Sub-Genre: 1980S Indie
• Speed: 33RPM
• Record Size: LP (12-Inch)
• Artist: The Smiths
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition
• Decade: 1980s

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