The Smiths: 'You Just Haven't Eearned It Yet Baby' ( Test Pressing 1987
£
902
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1,195
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I have been collecting music for over 35 years and was lucky enough to work in the music industry in the 80's and through throughout the 90's, working for The Cartel, Revolver, RTD, Pinnacle distribution among others. I loved music and collected records and memorabillia during that fantastic and thriving British music scene. I saw a lot of shows, met a lot of great musicians and worked with some incredible bands - Time has passed and changed, commitments are slightly less hectic and family is at the front of the line...but the music is always there :) I am now selling off a lot of my collection from the 80's and 90's. I have never ever sold or parted with something that isn't 100% genuine and authentic. I am a collector. I know the difference. My feedback hopefully speaks for itself. The next set of items I am passing on are from of the most loved British bands of all time and a band I saw many many times live in concert, The Smiths. I collected the records, posters, CD's and other items from the time and they have all been stored away in the attic until now. I am seelling off my collection of rare test pressings, LP's, promo's, rare posters etc. This auction is for:
Ultra rare, 'You Just Haven't Earned It yet baby with 'London' and 'Half A Person' "RTT195 ' "RETT195 A/B/' is also written in pen on the white paper sleeve. The matrix numbers/information: RTT195 A-1U-1-1 with "Alf ramsey's revenge' etched into the groove and 'RTT 195 B-1U-1-1' is on the reverse. This is one of the ultimate Smiths rarities.
From the web page 'Passions Just Like Mine" :
http://www.passionsjustlikemine.com/disc/youjusthaventearnedit.htm
"The official story reported in places like Record Collector magazine is that at the test pressing stage it had not yet been decided whether "Shoplifters Of The World Unite" or "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby" would be released as a successor to the "Ask"single, so both were pressed (with same b-sides and catalogue number) and a decision was then taken. Others have reported that the latter song was the originally intended single, and plans were scrapped at the last minute for "Shoplifters Of The World Unite" to be released. As all collectors know, when the latter single finally hit the shelves, it was found that a certain number (estimated to 900 copies) were 'mispressed' with "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby" on the a-side. However, it has been speculated that the mistake was a deliberate marketing ploy. There is significant evidence to that effect, particularly because 1) different stampers were used to produce the test pressings and the mispressed copies; 2) because the white labels promoting "Shoplifters Of The World Unite" were not mispressed; 3) because the mispressing was reported in the NME (by one Alf Ramsey, suspected to be Morrissey's alias) as the single hit the shelves. One way or another, this test pressing has become highly collectible."
I have had this item since it first appeared and it has been in my box of archives ever since. It is in stunning condition and has been stored safely and securely all this time. Sorry to see these items go but I hope they find a new home with a fellow fan. Any other information, then please email me and ask. If I have made any errors with information, put it down to age :), but this is a 100% genuine item, the real thing. I have had it since I first got it.
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P&P: UK £2.50 EUEROPE £3.50 USA/JAPAN/AUS/REST OF THE WORLD : £6
Please note: The 7" vinyl and LP's, due to the rarity and value will be sent by recorded/signed for delivery...no matter where in the world, so please take that on board before bidding.
Additional CD's are: 50p after the intial cost. Additional LP's are: £1 (Two LP''s fit comfortably within a mailer with stiffners) Additional 7" singles are: 50p. (Two 7" vinyl singles fit comfortable within a mailer with stiffeners).
Thanks for looking at the listed item and please bid with condifence and see the other auctions for rare Smiths/Morrissey items.
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