THE SMITHS Rank Proof Artwork (Stunning 1988 set of UK unfolded uncut thick card printer proof for the vinyl LP front and reverse sleeve as well as the inner vinyl bag sleeve. All with registration and proofing bars, the outer sleeve measuring25"X 13" and the uncut inner measure 25" x 14". The sleeves remain in superb condition and are just begging to be framed!) more...
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THE SMITHS Rank: Proof artwork for CD & Cassette (Super rare 1988 UK unfolded uncut paper printer proof artwork for both the original ROUGH TRADE issue Cassette and Compact Disc. Measuring 25" x 18" this item is of particular note in that theartwork for the Rank Cassette and Compact Disc differs from the finished release; here the middle image is bright yellow instead of light brown. Also included is an unfolded five-panel cassette inlay for the finished release in Mint condition.Aside from one small crease to the top right-hand corner the item shows no sign of wear - Another top Smiths rarity that would take pride of place in any collection and would look stunning framed! more...
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THE SMITHS Strangeways Here We Come (Rare 1987 vintage UK promotional cardboard in-store banner display, measuring 24" x 9" with text detailing the band's name, CD, cassette and LP formats plus the album title. This item does shows some wear with some edge scuffing and some light marks, with Mint examples fetching £150+ here's your chance to own a rare Smiths collectable at an advantageous price - a worthy addition to any Smiths collection!) more...
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THE SMITHS Promotional Poster (Very rare official 1985 UK Rough Trade unfolded promotional poster, measuring a huge 38" x 26". Superb black & white shot of the band taken in Montmartre, Paris, the poster was used for promotion at the time of the Meat Is Murder album release in early 1985. The item has never been folded or displayed and has remained in storage for 32 years! This is only the second one we've ever seen and, needless to say, framed would look superb) more...
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THE SMITHS Bigmouth Strikes Again (A very rare and archive quality 1986 UK original Rough Trade 23" x 11" promotional poster for the single release. Superb iconic James Dean 'cover star' image, with 'Thursday 22nd May' release date and band logo. This copy is in incredible condition and has just the original fold in the centre, has never been displayed and is in 'as new' condition - please frame me!) more...
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THE SMITHS The World Won't Listen (Fabulously rare original 1986 UK giant 60" x 40" promotional-only fly poster, issued to promote the release of the LP & Cassette. Featuring the artwork from the album, topped with 'The Smiths' logo and title indifferent shades of green. A stunning 30+ year old poster which is in superb condition with only the lightest of creasing to the edges - ideal for framing!) more...
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THE SMITHS Proof artwork for CD singles (Super rare 1988 UK unfolded uncut paper printer proof artwork for the original ROUGH TRADE issue CD singles, featuring full artwork for four singles across one sheet measuring 18" x 25". Of particular note is the inclusion of the Headmaster Ritual artwork which used an image of Viv Nicholson without her consent resulting in the single being hastily withdrawn [all copies were subsequently destroyed]. This item has never been displayed and, asidefrom a very small quarter inch tear to one side, is in stunning condition. Needless to say this is an incredible raritythat would take pride of place in any Smiths collection and would look stunning framed!) more...
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THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead Cassette Artwork (Stunning 1986 UK unfolded uncut card printer proof for the original Rough Trade cassette album, front and reverse sleeve with registration and proofing bars. Measuring 9" X 10" [with each album image measuring 9" x 4"], there is just some slight wear to bottom edge. Also included is an original, unplayed copy of the Dolby system 'chromdioxid' cassette album, this is the dark green edition with green paper labels, peach case and is 'new old stock'. It's a great, one-of-a-kind package that we challenge you to find anywhere else!) more...
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THE SMITHS This Charming Man (Genuine, super hard to find, 1992 UK WEA promotional only instore poster. A superb poster, this measures 16.5" x 23". In better than good condition, free of pinholes or sellotape, but with a tear to the mid of the right edge and a fold and small tear to the lower left corner. This is the only one of this poster we have found in months, despite the flaws, which would be near invisible with professional mounting and framing, for which this is the perfect size) more...
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THE SMITHS William it Was Really Nothing (Very rare 1984 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the 12" vinyl single. Incredible [and early] example of Smiths artwork, the keen eyed might spot that the 'The Smiths' band name text was amended slightly on the official release, making this just that extra bit special [as if 100% genuine original Rough Trade/Jo Slee Smiths artwork wasn't special enough!]. Presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf, colour bar charts and measuring a huge 30" x 20½"! This incredibly rare item is in superb condition and is just begging to take pride of place in your Smiths collection!) more...
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THE SMITHS Panic (Monster-rare 1986 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the 7" and 12" vinyl single, what makes this item just that extra bit special is that it lists the much maligned Twinkle cover 'Golden Lights' as the additional track on the 12" and not the 'Draize Train', making this a possibly unique Smiths artefact! It's presented on high quality line board withhand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf and colour bar charts and measuring a huge 30" x 20½"! This one of a kind item is in superb condition and would surely be the icing on the cake in any Smiths collection. Need we say it's just begging to be framed!) more...
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THE SMITHS Singles (A pair of identical double-sided 7" x 10" Japanese handbills produced to promote the Manchester outfit's 1995 singles compilation album. The flyer displays the stunning Diana Dors album artwork with release information as well as details of the re-released back catalogue illustrated with mini-album artwork - ideal for display!) more...
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THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead (How cool is this! An incredibly rare 1986 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for a Melody Maker advertisement/fly poster with the iconic Alain Delon cover star image, used to promote the forthcoming vinyl LP!! It's presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf, measuring 20½" x 16". Also included are two 12" x 24" thin paper proofs of the advertisement, using a unique blue tint. All in superb condition - a truly one-of-a-kind Smiths collectable, this item has never been displayed or offered for sale..until now!) more...
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THE SMITHS Last Night I Dream That Somebody Loved Me (Mega Rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the 12" vinyl single. What makes this item so special is that the entire Billy Fury cover star image and text are all printed in blue, we can find no documentation regarding this proposed blue colour [finished sleeves were printed in yellow], making this a possibly unique Smiths artefact! It's presented on high quality line board with hand-annotated tracing paper overlay and front leaf, measuring a huge 30" x 20.5" and are accompanied by two 25" x 15" black card proof inner sleeves. All contents are in superb condition and needless to say - the icing on the cake for any Smiths collection, just begging to be framed!) more...
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THE SMITHS Quantity Of Proof Labels ('80s UK Rough Trade proof labels for the 12" single, measuring an uncut 12" x 9" this item includes two 'A' Side images and two 'B' Side images, also included are four separate 'A Side' labels for the 'This Charming Man' 12". Aside from one light corner crease to 'That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore' these are in 'as new' condition) more...
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THE SMITHS That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Proof Labels (1985 UK Rough Trade proof labels for the 12" single, measuring an uncut 12" x 9" this item includes two 'A' Side images and two 'B' Side images. Obtained from a former music industry insider these have never been displayed and are in 'as new' condition) more...
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THE SMITHS Morrissey (Very Rare '83 / '84 UK Rough Trade full colour promotional poster taken by acclaimed Japanese photgrapher Toshi Yajima, measuring 35" x 26". Used by the label for promotional purposes rather than to promote a specific release, the poster comprises two separate shots, both capturing Morrissey in full 'early Smiths unbuttoned shirt mode!', also included is the rare Rough Trade promotional postcard that uses one of the images. The poster has never been displayed and shows very little wear, the postcard too is unused - a superb addition to any Smiths/Morrissey collection) more...
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THE SMITHS Strangeways, Here We Come (Stunning 1987 UK unfolded uncut printer card proof artwork for the rare ROUGH TRADE cassette album front, inner and reverse sleeve with proofing & registration bars. Measuring 12" x 6" this is a great piece of artwork that would look stunning framed and with most pieces destroyed after release it is likely that this is one of only a handful still left in existence. Featuring the distinctive cover shot of Richard Davalos with layout and design by Jo Slee & Caryn Gough - As an added bonus we are including a 9" x 4" unusued finished cassette sleeve - together, they would stunning framed) more...
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THE SMITHS Collection Of Seven Rough Trade Postcards (Superb collection of seven UK '80s Rough Trade promotional postcards, each measuring 4" x 6". Includes indvidual images of Morrissey and Mike Joyce, plus cover images for 'World Won't Listen', 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite' and 'Strangeways Here We Come'. Each postcard also includes release info and Rough Trade address on reverse - these remain unused and are in 'as new' condition - a wonderful addition to your Smiths collection!) more...
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THE SMITHS Hatful Of Hollow Proof Artwork (Very rare 1984 UK unfolded uncut colour printer proof for the second issue CD booklet, measuring 35" x 25" with registration and proofing bars. This stunning Smiths rarity features the lyrics to ten of the songs from the album plus front and back cover and two portraits of Morrissey. As an added bonus we are offering a complete copy of the finished CD too! Showing just the lightest of wear this would look incredible framed - and incredibly, is now 33 years old!) more...
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THE SMITHS Collection Of Thirteen Rough Trade Postcards (Superb collection of thirteen UK '80s Rough Trade promotional postcards, each measuring 4" x 6". Includes the rare 'This Charming Man' and 'Smiths debut album' postcards as well as assorted Morrisey & Marr images and also 'Heaven Knows', Strangeways', 'World Won't Listen & 'Shoplifters Of The World' cover-star images. Each postcard also includes release info and Rough Trade address on reverse - these remain unused and are in'as new' condition - a wonderful addition to your Smiths collection!) more...
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THE SMITHS Quantity Of Label & Pin Badge Proofs (Rare quantity of vintage UK Rough Trade label and pin badge proofs, includes an A4 sheet from Leading '80s badge company Better Badges with two separate debut album designs, also included are five label proofs for the This Charming Man 12" A-Side, plus four label proofs for the debut album! Aside from one tear to the edge of the album label proofs all items are in superb condition - definitely one for the Smiths collector in your life!) more...
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THE SMITHS Rank (Rare US 12"x 12" promotional double sided display flat, featuring text on one side & the album artwork on the other. This collectable item has never been displayed and is in stunning near 'as new' condition with all the whitesstill bright - this would be ideal for framing!) more...
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THE SMITHS Strangeways Here We Come (Rare 1987 UK set of 16 proof lyric sheets for the album. The lyrics on these A4 facsimile sheets were used as reference by Rough Trade, the set comes with a photo-copied typed note from Jo Slee to Caryn Gough dated 07.05.87 detailing planned sleeve production [it notes how the LP will now no longer feature cover star Harvey Keitel and will be a single pocket sleeve rather than gatefold!]. The typed lyrics have hand-annotated corrections and there are also three folded sheets with images of cover star Richard Davalos. The sixteen sheets are housed within a stickered 'ROUGH106' PVC folder - it's an incredible insight into the creative process and would make a super cool addition to any Smiths/Morrissey collection) more...
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THE SMITHS Collection Of Eight Rough Trade Postcards (Superb collection of eight UK '80s Rough Trade promotional postcards, each measuring 4" x 6". Includes indvidual images of each 'Smith', plus cover images for 'World Won't Listen', 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite' and 'Strangeways Here We Come'. Each postcard also includes release info and Rough Trade address on reverse - these remain unused and are in 'as new' condition - a wonderful addition to your Smiths collection!) more...
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THE SMITHS Rank - Two Part In Store Display (Rare 1988 UK two-part promotional cardboard in-store display. The main section measures a 24" x 24" and features the front album 'cover star' image complete with band logo and title, also included is a 9" x 24" cardboard album title display which includes 'The Live LP' text plus a list of formats [Cassette, Compact Disc & DAT!!!]. Both items are in stunning 'as new' condition - Would look incredible framed) more...
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THE SMITHS Rank - In Store Display (Rare 1988 UK promotional cardboard in-store display, measuring a whopping 24" x 24" and featuring the front album 'cover star' image complete with band logo and title. This rare Smiths collectable is in stunning 'as new' condition and is just begging to take pride of your place on your wall!) more...
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THE SMITHS Hatful Of Hollow (Very rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the non-gatefold sleeve version of the the album, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay, pantone colour chart and frontleaf. Measuring 30½ x 20½, this incredible Smiths rarity also includes an unfolded 25" x 15" card proof of the finished sleeve plus a thin paper version as an added bonus! Needless to say, we've never had one before and may never again!) more...
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THE SMITHS Rank (Very rare 1988 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the promo fly poster used to promote the album, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay, pantone colour chart and frontleaf. Measuring 20½ x 14½, this incredible Smiths rarity is just begging to price of place in your collection) more...
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THE SMITHS Ask (Wow! Super rare 1985 UK four-panel photographic transparency with colour tone annotations for the single release. Measuring a whopping 25½ x 15½, this [quite possibly] unique item consists of four separate panels that togethercomprise the full single artwork. The item has never been displayed and is in superb condition - a top Smiths rarity begging to be framed!) more...
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