The Smiths Shoplifters US Promo Orange 12" Morrissey
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The Smiths - 'Shoplifters of the World Unite' US-Only Promo 12" - 1987
Catalogue no. PRO-A-2712 - Sire
This unusual one-track promotional 12" of 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite' was released only in the USA in 1987 to promote the 'Louder Than Bombs' LP, with which it shares its orange-tinted colour scheme of the artwork. What makes this item so collectable is the unique picture sleeve, which is one of very few official Smiths releases to feature members of the band on the cover; this artwork does not appear on any other release. Just like the rare Sire promotional release of 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' which had a modification of 'The Queen Is Dead' cover, this release has the strange distinction of being completely white on the reverse of the sleeve. This promotional 12" was listed in Record Collector's Smiths Top 100 rarities list at Number 54 whereupon it was valued at 45.00 (see photo), though it is far more interesting than many of the items above it and is certain to continue rising in value. It is a record which is rarely seen for sale, an indication of its value amongst collectors, and it is truly a pleasure to own.The vinyl and labels are in near-mint condition, with only a few extremely light 'hairline' surface marks which are seen if held to the light; the record looks to be unplayed. The sleeve is in excellent condition, with only one significant corner bump and some wear to several of the edges where some seam splitting is just started to develop without the record having broken through. There is no writing or damage on the sleeve and there are also no marks on the plain white reverse of the sleeve. Please see the accompanying photo; note that the ID lettering is just on the picture and not on the item itself.
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