The Smiths - Meat Is Murder (Original 1985 UK First Pressing LP) Rough Trade ROU
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Description

The Smiths - Meat Is Murder (Original 1985 UK First Pressing LP) Rough Trade ROUGH 81 - VG+

Catalogue Number: ROUGH 81

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

The iconic outer sleeve remains structurally strong and clean, with some light, natural age-toning and minor storage wear along the edges, typical for an original 1985 pressing. The printed lyric inner sleeve is included and remains in great condition.

Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+)

The vinyl retains a brilliant gloss with only faint paper scuffs or superficial lines visible under direct lighting. A highly clean, well-preserved copy that plays beautifully with clear audio throughout.

Please Note

  • Genuine 1985 UK First Pressing on Rough Trade

  • Features the classic A2 / B1 matrix terminations in the runout grooves

  • Complete with the iconic "ILLNESS AS ART" etching on Side A

  • Complete with the rare, cryptic "DOING THE WYTHENSHAWE WALTZ" etching on Side B

  • Includes the original lyric inner sleeve

Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report.

Track Listing

Side 1

  • The Headmaster Ritual

  • Rusholme Ruffians

  • I Want The One I Can't Have

  • What She Said

  • That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore

Side 2

  • Nowhere Fast

  • Well I Wonder

  • Barbarism Begins At Home

  • Meat Is Murder

Professionally Prepared

Your record has been ultrasonically cleaned to remove deeply embedded dust and static, ensuring the absolute highest standard of audio playback. It will be carefully inspected before dispatch and supplied with a premium protective clear sleeve to safeguard the vintage artwork.

Packaging & Postage

Your record will be carefully packed using a professional purpose-made LP mailer with firm cardboard stiffeners for maximum protection throughout shipping.

We take great pride in our packaging and every order is dispatched as we would expect to receive it ourselves.

Buy with confidence from Impala Records - every record is carefully inspected, professionally prepared and securely packaged before dispatch.


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