The Smiths RARE German Panic Blue Vinyl Original 1986 Pressing 12" Morrissey
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The Smiths - 'Panic' German Blue Vinyl 12" - 1986
Catalogue no. 6.20648 - Teldec/Zensor
As is the case for each of the original coloured vinyl 1980s German releases, this pressing of the classic Smiths single 'Panic' has become highly collectable owing to its ever-increasing scarcity as copies are bought up by collectors. This copy is such an original pressing, rather than a 're-issue' or 'bootleg', and appeared on particularly striking clear blue vinyl (see photos) and, interestingly, has a different track-listing to the UK release, with 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' (slightly incorrectly titled as 'There's A Light That Never Goes Out') and 'The Queen Is Dead' on the B-side. The sleeve artwork is the classic Richard Bradford 'Man In A Suitcase' cover, but printed on a lighter background shade which makes the light blue "SMITHS" lettering stand out differently and which appears to be the original composition of the photograph which was used for the sleeve since the 'cut-out' appearance of Richard Bradford's face, which appears on other releases, is not present. Also unique to this pressing is the curious message "HANG THEM HIGH MONIKA" which is etched into the run-out groove instead of "I DREAMT ABOUT STEW LAST NIGHT" which appears on the UK pressings. This pressing is actually the earliest version, with catalogue number 6.20648, rather than the slightly later blue vinyl pressing with catalogue number 16.20503.The record and labels are in strong excellent condition, having been played just a few times but being extremely well looked after; there are just some light surface marks on the bright blue vinyl in a few places which can only be seen if held to the light. The outer sleeve is unfortunately only in very good condition, due mainly to one area in the top right of the front of the sleeve where a price sticker has been removed (see photos); this has resulted in damage to the surface of the sleeve. Other than this, there is no seam-splitting or significant creasing. The only other signs of wear and ageing are some mild patches of small darker regions on the front of the sleeve in a few places (see photos), and some minor wear near the top on the reverse. Please see the accompanying photos for more detail showing the actual record and sleeve for sale; note that the 'Ebay ID' lettering is just on the pictures and not on the item itself.
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