The Smiths “How Soon Is Now?” (1988) rare vintage withdrawn 3 LP Set. U.S seller
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Description
The Smiths – “How Soon Is Now?” (1988) vintage withdrawn 3 LP Set - Rare (free shipping / no tariffs)
This is a rare triple LP vinyl record set by The Smiths, titled "how soon is now ?". It bundles together three standard Portuguese albums in the same package as follows:
- Hatful Of Hollow (Transmedia / Rough Trade TM/RT 76)
- The Queen Is Dead (Transmedia / Rough Trade Rough 96)
- Strangeways, Here We Come (Transmedia / Rough Trade Rough 106)
The record set was assembled in Germany in 1988 using Portuguese pressings inserted into a unique sleeve design and then exported throughout Europe. There is speculation as to the legitimacy of the release, as it was hastily withdrawn from sale either because it was released without the permission of Rough Trade, or due to quality issues with the packaging. Regardless, it is pretty scarce and hard to find. Catalogue number 12005. Two of the albums have the pressing date on the matrix run off. See below. Purchased by me in Dublin, Ireland, in 1988 and stored un-played ever since.
The uniqueness of the package and the custom sleeve design will appeal to Smiths completists as well as anybody wanting to obtain the albums on original vintage 80's vinyl.
Record 1 Hatful Of Hollow
Side One
- William, It Was Really Nothing
- What Difference Does It Make?
- These Things Take Time
- This Charming Man
- How Soon Is Now?
- Handsome devil
- Hand In Glove
- Still Ill
Side Two
- Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
- This Night Has Opened My Eyes
- You've Got Everything Now
- Accept Yourself
- Girl Afraid
- Back To The Old House
- Reel Around The Fountain
- Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
Matrix / Runout
(Side 1): TM/RT-76-A1 (17-2-86)
(Side 2): TM/RT-76-B1 (17-2-86)
Record 2 The Queen Is Dead
Side One
- The Is Queen Is Dead
- Frankly, Mr. Shankly
- I Know It's Over
- Never Had No One Ever
- Cemetry Gates
Side Two
- Bigmouth Strikes Again
- The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
- Vicar In A Tutu
- There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
- Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
Matrix / Runout
(Side 1): ROUGH-96-A1 (27-5-86)
(Side 2): ROUGH-96-B1 (27-5-86)
Record 3 Strangeways, Here We Come
Side One
- A Rush And A Push And The land Is Ours
- I Started Something I Couldn't Finish
- Death Of A Disco Dancer
- Girlfriend In A Coma
- Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
Side Two
- Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
- Unhappy Birthday
- Paint A Vulgar Picture
- Death At One's Elbow
- I Won't Share You
Matrix / Runout
(Side 1): ROUGH-106-A1
(Side 2): ROUGH-106-B1
Condition
- Vinyls - Mint / Unplayed
- Sleeve - Very Good
- From a smoke-free, pet-free home
- Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description
Packaging
Record will be carefully packaged and shipped in a in a sturdy cardboard box to ensure safe delivery.
Important Notes
This is a vintage item and is sold as-is.
The photographs show the exact record you will receive.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions prior to purchase.
Seller Note
I am currently listing several original Smiths and Morrissey vintage items— please see my other listings if you are interested.
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