The Smiths RARE Shoplifters US Promo 12" Morrissey
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The Smiths - 'Shoplifters of the World Unite' US-Only Promo 12" - 1987
Catalogue no. PRO-A-2712 - Sire Records
This promotional-only version of 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite' was released in the USA in 1987 to promote the 'Louder Than Bombs' LP, which is the reason that it shares the same orange-tinted colour scheme artwork. Unlike the LP, however, it has unique artwork with a picture of the band outside the 'Salford Lads Club' though, unlike the 'Queen Is Dead' photo outside the same building, there is snow on the ground. This artwork, which does not appear on any other release, makes this record particularly collectable, especially since it is one of the very few original and official Smiths releases to feature members of the band on the cover. Just like the equally rare Sire promotional release for 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' which had a modification of 'The Queen Is Dead' cover, this sleeve has the strange distinction of being completely white on the reverse. The orange-sleeved 12" being auctioned here was listed in Record Collector's Smiths Top 100 rarities at Number 54, though it is far more interesting and appears to be genuinely rarer than many of the items listed above it and seems certain to continue rising in value. It is a record which is rarely seen for sale, an indication of its true value amongst collectors, and it is certainly a pleasure to own.The vinyl and labels are in excellent condition, the vinyl is very glossy but there are some surface 'scuffs' on one side of the record which do not affect play. The sleeve is also in excellent condition, with just some moderate corner-wear and some mild 'rubbing' to the sleeve in a few places. There are no significant creases and there are no seam splits; the spine and edges being strong and sharp. Please see the accompanying photos for more detail; note that the 'Ebay ID' lettering is just on the pictures and not on the item itself.
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