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The Smiths RARE Promo Vinyl "Troy Tate" Sessions for debut album
Sold Date:
October 8, 2015
Start Date:
September 28, 2015
Final Price:
£15.00
(GBP)
Bid Count:
1
Seller Feedback:
61
Buyer Feedback:
17
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A rare vinyl album of the Troy Tate sessions for The Smiths debut album, which were later scrapped and re-recorded before full official release. The front cover names the album "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle". Liner notes on the back outer cover state: "Thanks to Andrew. For Promotional Use Only."
The record is in excellent condition, near mint. There are just a few very light scuffs on the edging of the outer sleeve.
I'm gutted to be selling it but I need to offload a few valuable records as I'm saving with my partner for a deposit on a house.
For Promotional Use Only
Made in the U.K. (small sticker on record)
Made in E.C. (printed on back of sleeve)
Tracks are unreleased Demo versions recorded with Troy Tate for the first album.
Note: The Troy Tate sessions are the scrapped 1983 recordings for the Smiths' debut album. Unsatisfied with the work of Troy Tate as a producer, the Smiths re-recorded their debut with producer John Porter.
