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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THE SMITHS Suedehead (Rare 1988 WITHDRAWN UK uncut and unfolded card artwork proof for the EMI 7" single, front and reverse sleeve with Mozza himself now becoming the 'cover star'.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 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 Shoplifters Of The World Unite Proof Artwork (Stunning and very rare 1986 UK uncut artwork proof for the 7" vinyl front and reverse sleeve. Incredible collectable which illustrates how this was very much a work in progress for the band; original A-side 'You Just haven't Heard It Yet Baby' is crossed out with a note stating 'Shopl' written beside it, indicating that 'Shoplifters' had now won the battle to be RT195's A-side, extra guitarist Craig Gannon's name is also cros more...
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THE SMITHS William It Was Really Nothing (Stunning and very rare 1984 UK withdrawn RED uncut artwork proof for the 7" vinyl single front and reverse sleeve. Whilst the tracklisting for the band's fifth single was already confirmed [William, Please, Please, Please & How Soon Is Now, were all demoed by Marr in one feverish weekend of recording apparently!], this early artwork proof is in RED, completely different to the green and lilac finished sleeves. Hand annotations alongt 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 The Boy With The Thorn In His Side (Rare uncut and unfolded printer proof for a full page music magazine advert for the 1985 7" and 12" single release with tour dates. The poster features the full sleeve reproduction measuring 13" x16" with the iconic 'Cecil Beaton' cover star. The item has never been displayed is free of creases and remains unfolded, and, aside a couple of very minor blemishes to one side, is in superb condition - A true one-off and definitely one forth more...
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THE SMITHS William, Was It Really Nothing (Stunning unissued 1987 UK Rough Trade unfolded uncut card printer proof for the 7" vinyl front and reverse sleeve with colour, registration and proofing bars. The front sleeve is the Mauve tinted picturesleeve featuring Billie Whitelaw as Lottie from the 1968 movie 'Charlie Bubbles, measuring 20" x 14". The reverse has UNRELEASED yellow lettering that was used by the designers Jo Slee and Caryn Gough as part of the production process, quite likely the only copy left in existence. Great artwork that would look stunning framed - Simply fabulous!! ) 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 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 The Queen Is Dead (Rare 1986 UK Rough Trade 10-track vinyl LP with picture inner and gatefold picture sleeve autographed by Morrissey in gold pen across the bottom - Just a handful of these were signed to be sold in record stores on the day of release! The sleeve shows some light wear along the spine and some wear to the reverse but nothing excessive, the vinyl does display some hairlines/scuffs but this is most probably immaterial as this little beauty is just be **Complete With Certificate Of Authenticity**
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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 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 The Queen Is Dead (Stunning UK 1985 set of THREE artwork pieces with uncut thick card printer proof for the vinyl LP front and reverse sleeve as well as front and back for the inner sleeve, plus paper proof artwork for the inner bag sleeve. All with registration proofing bars with layout instructions for the inner bag and each measuring 24"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 over twenty years is extremely difficult in such stunning MINT condition with only inner sleeve folded - Fab!!) 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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