THE SMITHS Strangeways Postcard (Monster rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the promotional postcard, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 6"x 18", the iconic East of Eden co-star Richard Davalos front cover image is here hand traced plus band logo and album title. It's a wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface. Also includes seven finis more...
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THE SMITHS Hatful Of Hollow Cassette Inlay (Very rare 1984 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the cassette inlay, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 11.5" x 13", the iconic Fabrice Colette cover image is here hand traced plus band logo and album title. It's a wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, corrections and colour tone proposals. Also inc more...
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THE SMITHS Rank Inner Sleeve (Incredible, one of a kind 1988 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the inner sleeve, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and measuring a whopping 30" x 20.5", the Morrissey / Marr picture is here hand traced plus album credits text. It's a wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, corrections and colour tone proposals. Aside from a fold 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Ritual artwork which used an image of Viv Nicholson without her consent resulting in the single being hastily withdrawn [all copies were subsequently destroyed].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, aside more...
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THE SMITHS Ask (Wow! Super rare 1986 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the cassette single with Yootha Joyce cover star, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay, pantone colour chart and frontleaf, measuring 16" x 8". What makes this item unique is the inclusion of a proposed 'interview' style fourth track that was never actually issued in any shape or form; the intriguingly titled 'Morrissey Answers'! This incredible more...
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THE SMITHS Shakespeare's Sister (Very rare 1985 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept with Pat Phoenix cover star image, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay, pantone colour chart andfrontleaf, measuring 14" x 17". This Smiths rarity most probably originates from early on in the design process as it does not specify any particular format or intended use, instead you get the wonderful black & white stand-alone image of Pat more...
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THE SMITHS Panic (Very rare 1986 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for an NME full page advert, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf, measuring 14" x 20". This imageof Morrissey's hand-written lyrics to Panic was also used as a promo poster [the only time they didn't use a cover-star in-fact] and features band logo across the top with title and release info below. It's an incredible Smiths rarity that isi more...
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THE SMITHS The Headmaster Ritual (Very rare 1985 UK photographic transparency for the Dutch only 'Headmaster Ritual' release. Measuring 15½ x 10½ and featuring the superb 'Cowboy Kid' image chosen by Morrissey himself, with band logo and threestars at bottom of image [which would have formed the basis of the reverse sleeve]. This one-of-a-kind-item is in superb condition and would make a worthy addition to any Smiths fans 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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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 chartand 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 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 ma more...
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THE SMITHS Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me (UK white label 12" test pressing + proof sleeve of the Billy Fury cover RTT200) more...
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THE SMITHS Girlfriend In A Coma Withdrawn Artwork (Stunning 1985 UK unfolded uncut thick card printer proof for the front and reverse 12" vinyl single. This original design was a grey tint that was rejected by Morrissey and subsequently destroyedin favour of the now familiar green style. It is unlikely there were more than a few left in existence and comes complete with colour bar, registration and proofing bars and measures 64cm X 35cm. A great piece of unreleased artwork that would look truly stunning framed. An awesome item!) more...
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THE SMITHS Shakespear's Sister Negative (Original and truly rare 'one off' artwork negative transparency used by Rough Trade in 1987 to print and produce the 12" vinyl sleeve. This is the only copy in existence and features the familiar Pat Phoenix headshot. Measuring 40cm x 64cm, complete with printed techinical printing notation indicating points where images needed to bleed etc. A fabulous item for any fan than would look superb wall mounted) more...
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THE SMITHS Shoplifters Of The World Unite (Stunning 1986 UK unfolded uncut card printer proof for the 7" vinyl front and reverse sleeve with colour bar. Withdrawn due to the error of crediting Craig Cannon on second guitar even though he hadn't played on the record. Measuring 15" x 8" this is a great piece of artwork that would look stunning framed. With most pieces destroyed it is likely that this is one of only a small handful left in existence - WOW!!) more...
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THE SMITHS Shoplifters Of The World Unite (Stunning 1986 UK unfolded uncut thick card printer proof for the 12" vinyl front and reverse sleeve with colour bar, registration and proofing bars. Measuring 64cm X 35cm this is a great piece of artworkthat would stunning framed. To find an original piece of artwork after twenty years is extremely difficult in such stunning MINT condition) more...
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THE SMITHS I Started Something I Couldn't Finish (Stunning 1986 UK unfolded uncut thick card printer proof for the cassette single front and reverse sleeve with registration and proofing bars. Measuring 15" X 4" this is another iconic slice ofSmiths artwork with Avril Angers the chosen 'cover star'. To find an original piece of artwork after thirty years on is extremely difficult, especially in near mint condition) more...
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THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead (Stunning 1985 UK unfolded uncut card printer proof for the cassette album front and reverse sleeve with registration and proofing bars. Measuring 4" X 10" this is a great piece of artwork that would stunning framed.To find an original piece of artwork after over twenty years is extremely difficult in such stunning MINT condition) more...
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THE SMITHS Panic (Stunning set of 1986 UK unfolded uncut card printer proofs for the front and reverse 7" & 12" vinyl single. This original design had 'The Smiths' titled in white but this was withdrawn and replaced with the now familiar blue lettering. The proofs were destroyed with only a few surviving and it is unlikely there are more than a handful left in existence and comes complete with registration and proofing bars and measures 15" X 8". A great piece of unreleased artwork that would look truly stunning framed. - An awesome item!) more...
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THE SMITHS Shakespeare's Sister (Stunning 1985 UK unfolded uncut printer proof for the front and reverse 7" vinyl single. This original design has a brighter yellow background and the front Pat Phoenix image [A private shot given to him by Pat] is clearer, the reverse of the sleeve credits What She Said which was omitted from the commercial sleeve. These were withdrawn and the the proofs destroyed with only a few surviving and it is unlikely there are any more left in existence with registration and proofing bars and measures 15" X 8" - An awesome item that would look stunning framed!) more...
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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 front and back for the inner sleeve, plus inner vinyl bag sleeve. All with registration and proofing bars and each measuring 25"X 13". This is a great set of artwork that would look stunning framed. To find an original and complete set of the LP's artwork after nearly twenty years is extremely difficult in such stunning MINT condition with only minor storage marks evident - Awesome!!) more...
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THE SMITHS Sheila Take A Bow (Stunning 1987 UK unfolded set of two artwork pieces including uncut thick card printer proof for the 12" vinyl front and reverse sleeve with proofing bar, plus glossy paper proof for the inner sleeve. Each measuring64cm X 35cm these are great pieces of artwork that would look stunning framed. To find a complete set of original piece of artwork after twenty years is extremely difficult in such stunning MINT condition!) more...
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THE SMITHS Girlfriend In A Coma - Proof Sepia Poster (Ultra Rare 1987 Sepia proof promotional poster artwork with grey tints that was rejected in proof format and then later released with the green tinge to the cover star. This is one of only a handful of copies that were ever pressed in this proof format. Measuring 14" x 24" complete with proofing, colour bars and registration marks set with an outsize white border - this copy has never been displayed and shows only the very lightest more...
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THE SMITHS Big Mouth Strikes Again- Withdrawn (Stunning 1985 UK unfolded uncut card printer proof for the front and reverse ROUGH TRADE 7" vinyl single. This original design had the Purple tint lighter which was replaced by the designers as beingtoo bland for the actual sleeve production. The proofs were destroyed with only a few surviving & it is unlikely there are more than a handful left in existence and comes complete with registration and proofing bars & measures 15" X 9" - the more...
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THE SMITHS That Joke... (Superb 1985 UK unfolded & uncut card/paper printer proof for the ROUGH TRADE WITHDRAWN 7" vinyl sleeve complete with registration and proofing bars. Measuring 15" x 8" this is one of a few ever in existence, with thedifference between these issues and the commercially released sleeve we all know is 'The Smiths' is written in a yellow tint difference on the sleeve. This design was rejected by Morrissey who wanted different colourings - These would look superb framed) more...
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THE SMITHS Ask - Set Of Artwork (Stunning 1985 UK unfolded uncut paper printer proofs for the front and reverse ROUGH TRADE 7" vinyl and CD single. Measuring 15" x 7" and 12" x 5", each of the sleeves are unfolded with CD trimmed to shape. Thesewould look superb framed and after 22 years there are likely to be only a very small number left) more...
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THE SMITHS Strangeways Here We Come (Ultra rare unissued set of FIVE massive 35" x 24" proof artwork sheets used by the designers Caryn Gough & Jo Slee as works in progress, trialling a range of different colours and ideas for the CD sleeve artwork. These have never been issued and quite likely the only set left in existence, with colour tints Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green plus oversize lyric sheet layout. Also included is an unreleased light gold inner lyric sleeve for the vinyl issue. If rare artwork is your obsession then we are happy to indulge you!!) more...
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THE SMITHS Ask (Stunning 1985 WITHDRAWN UK unfolded uncut card printer proof for the front and reverse ROUGH TRADE 12" vinyl measuring 24" x 13". This proof was NEVER used as it omits the barcode and has a slight lighter colour shade. Complete with proofing and registration bars with handwritten notations by the designers with technical notes and label change instructions. This would look superb framed and quite probably a true one off piece of unissued artwork) more...
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THE SMITHS Girlfriend In A Coma Withdrawn Artwork (Stunning 1985 UK unfolded uncut paper printer proof for the front and reverse 12" vinyl single. This original design was a grey tint that was rejected by Morrissey and subsequently destroyed in favour of the now familiar green style. It is unlikely there were more than a few left in existence and comes complete with proofing bar and measures 64cm X 35cm. A great piece of unreleased artwork that would look truly stunning framed. An awesome item!) more...
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THE SMITHS Quantity of five artwork and transparencies (Very rare 1980s UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork concept for the Rank album inner gatefold, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf, measuring 30" x 20". Also included is a 20" x 13" preliminary artwork concept for the 'Panic' promo poster, on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf, plus a stand-alone transparency of the Pat more...
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