THE SMITHS That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore (Superb 1985 UK unfolded uncut card printer proof for the WITHDRAWN ROUGH TRADE 12" vinyl sleeve with registration & proofing bars. Measuring 24" x 13". The difference between this issue & the commercially released sleeve we all know is front sleeve is tinted Grey instead of Beige & the rear is tinted very light pink as opposed to the more Scarlet tones on the finished sleeve. This design was personally rejected by Morrissey, Stunning artwork that begs to be framed, likely one of only a handful made) more...
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THE SMITHS William It Was Really Nothing (Stunning 1987 UK ROUGH TRADE unfolded uncut fragile printer proof artwork for the 12" vinyl front & reverse sleeve with proofing bars, featuring annotations/alteration notes from the designer. The front sleeve is the incredible picture sleeve featuring Billie Whitelaw as Lottie from the 1968 movie 'Charlie Bubbles, measuring 25" x 13" this is a great piece of artwork that would look stunning framed. This was a 'Works in progress' artwork proof with partially tinted colouring & was used to confirm layout and text. This is most likely a 'one off'!) more...
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THE SMITHS Girlfriend In A Coma (Very rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the cassette single, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf, measuring 17" x 8". Also features a 16" x 8" black & white paper prototype of the finished design, two separate proposed designs for the cassette labels and a wonderful 7" x 10" high quality photgraphic print of the uncropped Shelagh Delaney 'Taste Of Honey' i more...
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THE SMITHS I Started Something I Couldn't Finish (Very rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the cassette single, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 11" x 15", also features the original transparency sheet for the Avril Angers 'cover star' image. Wonderful work in progress that features original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, suggested 'flower' image [hand sketched] and more...
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THE SMITHS Meat Is Murder (Super rare 1985 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the promotional poster, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 11" x 17",features a hand traced sketch of the iconic Year Of The Pig 'cover star' image. Wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, corrections and colour tone proposals. Although 32 years old this possibly a more...
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THE SMITHS The World Won't Listen (Monster rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the promotional 'fly' poster, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 14" x 20", the iconic Jurgen Vollme 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, corrections and colour tone proposals. As more...
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THE SMITHS Strangeways Here We Come (Rare 1987 uncut and unfolded thick card printer proof artwork for the ROUGH TRADE UK vinyl LP front and reverse sleeve with the iconic image this time featuring Richard Davalos from the James Dean 'East OfEden' movie. Allignment bars and colour scheme sticker in top left handcorner are visible and measuring 25"X 14". This item has never been folded and shows very little wear - Another top Smiths collectable that we've never offered for sale befo more...
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THE SMITHS I Started Something I Couldn't Finish (Rare 1987 UK unfolded uncut thin card printer proofs for the front and reverse 7" vinyl single. The image measures 15" X 8" and is set within an untrimmed 22" x 15" surround, with allignment, proofing bars and colour scheme sticker visible. Another killer slice of Smiths artwork this time featuring a still of Avril Angers taken from 1966 British movie 'The Family Way'. This item has remained unfolded and is free of creases and is in more...
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THE SMITHS That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore (Rare 1985 UK uncut card printer proof artwork for the ROUGH TRADE 12" vinyl sleeve with hand written annotations on the whte borders and easuring 24" x 13". The 'cover star' for this release was th anobscure image taken from a Ukrainian movie from 1965 titled "The Enchanted Desna" by Julia Solntseva - so now you know! There is some minor wear along the spine but otherwise shows only light wear - another top Smiths collectable looking for a more...
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THE SMITHS Suedehead (Rare 1988 WITHDRAWN UK uncut and unfolded card artwork proof for the EMI 7" single, front and reverse sleeve with Mozza himself now becoming the 'cover star'. The image measures 15" x 10" and is set within an untrimmed 25" x 15 surround, with allignment and proofing bars visible. What makes this version different to the finished release is the colour; this is a more 'brown' image compared to the 'gold' of the finished product. There are a few light creases (ve more...
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THE SMITHS Shakespeare's Sister (Very rare 1985 UK unfolded uncut artwork on high quality Cromalin print card for the 12" vinyl single front and reverse sleeve with registration and proofing bars, measuring 26" X 13". Incredibly iconic image of Pat Phoenix [she played Elsie Tanner in Coronation Street], this rare proof shows a little wear to the 'reverse' image with some scoring lines visible but is otherwise free of any rips, tears or creases - needless to say, not many of these w more...
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SANDIE SHAW/THE SMITHS Hand In Glove (Stunning Smiths related collectable for the 1984 UK 12" vinyl single, uncut thin paper stock printer proof for the 12" vinyl single, front and reverse sleeves, measuring 25" x 13", with one stickered annotation on the reverse detaling a proposed change that never was! Whilst the item has been folded there is only light wear visible to the artwork and no rips, tears or pinholes - A great Rita Tushingham 'cover star' image that's crying out to be more...
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THE SMITHS Hand In Glove (Stunning Smiths related collectable for the 1984 UK 7" vinyl single, uncut thin paper stock printer proof, featuring three repeat images of the front and reverse sleeves, measuring 25" x 16", with one stickered annotation on the reverse and one crossed out image of 'cover star' Rita Tushingham! Whilst the item has never been folded there are two quarter inch tears along the top and bottom edge plus some minor wear to the untrimmed edges also - however, thi more...
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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 William, Was It Really Nothing (Very rare unissued 1987 UK Rough Trade unfolded uncut card printer proof artwork for the 12" vinyl front and reverse sleeve with colour bars. The front sleeve is the Mauve tinted picture sleeve featuringcover star Billie Whitelaw as Lottie from the 1968 movie 'Charlie Bubbles and measures 25" x 14". The reverse has the all-important UNRELEASED yellow lettering, presumably used by the designers Jo Slee and Caryn Gough aspart of the production more...
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THE SMITHS Big Mouth Strikes Again (Rare 1985 UK unfolded and uncut thick card printer proof artwork for the front and reverse ROUGH TRADE 12" vinyl single, complete with white border surround and small 'P38' sticker, which would have been used to determine the colour, measures 25" X 14". The colour on this item differs slightly to the eventual release and was rejected for being 'too light' by the printers, also the text on the reverse states 'produced by the Smiths' instead of 'Morri more...
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THE SMITHS William, It Was Really Nothing (Withdrawn 1984 Italian mispress 12" vinyl single, also featuring How Soon Is Now? & Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want. Note: the version of How Soon found here is a unique 6:47 mix unavailable anywhere else in the world & never released on CD. The story goes, Rough Trade sent the incorrect master for the b-side How Soon Is Now? to Virgin in Italy. This collector's item featured at No. 9 in Record Collector's '100 Great more...
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THE SMITHS Louder Than Bombs (Rare official US RIAA certified GOLD sales award disc presented to Sire Records, issued to commemorate sales in excess of 500,000 copies of the Sire album, featuring a gold LP mounted above a custom engraved dedication plaque which a miniature of the album artwork and 'RIAA' hologram. Measures approximately 20" x 16" framed and glazed. The perspex has a 4" crack in the bottom left corner of the award, but this does not detra more...
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THE SMITHS/MORRISSEY/VARIOUS ARTISTS Lost Property - An Alternative History 1979-1992 (Genuine 1996 EMI UK promotional only instore poster for this compilation which featured well respected and trend setting artists such as Joy Division, Depeche Mode,The Damed and many more. Measuring just 16" x 23", this example is nearly new having never been used instore. Irrespective of the artists included, or whom you may collect, the imagery and artwork alone make this rare poster well wor 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 Strangeways, Here We Come (2012 UK/EU 10-track remastered vinyl LP, their fourth and final studio album first released in 1987. Including the singles Girlfriend In A Coma, Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me and Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before, and the wonderful non-single Unhappy Birthday! The picture sleeve replicates the embossed titles of the original, with artwork designed by Morrissey of actor Richard Davalos. Plus printed lyric inner. Fact 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, i 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 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 hu more...
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