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Gettin' Smile RARE album Japan 1982 Mercury Brian May Roger Taylor Queen VGC

Sold Date: March 30, 2019
Start Date: March 23, 2019
Final Price: $51.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 9
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Smile – Gettin’ Smile - Japan LP original 1982 issue, pre-Queen featuring Brian May & Roger Taylor as well as Tim Staffell

Japan Mercury mini-album LP (1982) 18PP-1

vinyl (VG+), cover (VG)

RARE original 1982 Japan pressing of the six studio songs Smile recorded in 1969. The pre-Queen power trio Smile featured guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist Tim Staffell. Contains the band’s only single “Earth” b/w “Step On Me” as well as an early version of the song “Doin’ Alright” which was re-recorded for Queen’s 1973 debut album. Small marks on cover, but very nice condition.

I am happy to combine shipping, will be listing many more QUEEN collectibles so please stay tuned!!!

Thank you and please advise if you have any questions!