The SmithsThe Smiths

Label:

Rough Trade – RTS-1

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album
Flexi-disc , 7", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM , Red

Country:

Japan

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Alternative Rock

Tracklist

A1 Reel Around The Fountain
A2 You've Got Everything Now
A3 Miserable Lie
A4 Pretty Girls Make Graves
Voice [Female]Annalisa Jablonska
A5 The Hand That Rocks The Cradle
B1 Still Ill
B2 Hand In Glove
RemixJohn Porter
B3 What Difference Does It Make?
B4 I Don't Owe You Anything
B5 Suffer Little Children
Voice [Female]Annalisa Jablonska
C Interview

Companies, etc.

  • Recorded AtEden Studios
  • Recorded AtPluto Studios
  • Recorded AtMatrix Studios
  • Recorded AtStrawberry Studios
  • Copyright ©Rough Trade Records
  • Licensed FromRough Trade Records
  • Manufactured ByTokuma Japan Corporation
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Rough Trade Records

Credits

  • Bass GuitarAndy Rourke
  • DrumsMike Joyce
  • EngineerPhil Bush
  • Guitar, Harmonica, Music ByJohnny Marr
  • Model [Cover Star]Joe Dallesandro
  • Photography By [Andy Rourke, Mike Joyce]Joelle Depont*
  • Photography By [J.m]Andy Catlin*
  • Photography By [Morrissey]Romi (8)
  • Piano, OrganPaul Carrack (tracks: A1, A2, B4)
  • ProducerJohn Porter
  • Sleeve, Voice, Words ByMorrissey

Notes

Original issue released with a bonus red flexi containing a band interview, an advertising OBI
plus a 6-pages fold-out insert with lyrics / biography in English and Japanese. Priced ¥ 2,500.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side, Matrix, Label): 25RTL-6-A
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side, Matrix, Label): 25RTL-6-B
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side, Runout, Stamped): 25RTL-6 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side, Runout, Stamped): 25RTL-6 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (C-Side, Runout, Stamped): RTS-1 1C
  • Rights Society: JASRAC
  • Other (Price): ¥2,500

Other Versions (5 of 184)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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The Smiths (LP, Album, Stencilled Logo) Rough Trade ROUGH 61 UK 1984
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The Smiths (CD, Album) Rough Trade 35JC-102 Japan 1984
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The Smiths (LP, Album) Rough Trade 1-25065, 9 25065-1 US 1984
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The Smiths (LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, All Media, Limited Edition) Rough Trade ROUGH 61, RTOS 136 Benelux 1984
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The Smiths (LP, Album) Rough Trade ROUGH 61 Netherlands 1984

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Reviews

  • MEllODrOnE's avatar
    MEllODrOnE
    Edited 4 years ago
    This is one of the best Smiths records I’ve ever heard. Super punchy drums and heavy, hi def bass driving the songs. Clarity is next to none. Wide soundstage, amazing atmosphere. This record seems to me like it was recorded better than their later efforts where it seems as though the sound wasn’t as separated or defined the way it is on this first album. It’s a really, clean, pure sound that just opens up and really pulls you in. The vocals also seem warmer and clearer than on some pressings of other albums I have. This record is a real treat to listen to. This Japanese press is a nice collectible too, complete with extra interview flexi.

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