The Smiths Louder Than Bombs Vinyl 2 LP Sire 1-25569 Near Mint 1987 US 1st Press
The Smiths Louder Than Bombs Vinyl 2 LP Set - Sire 1-25569 Near Mint First US Pressing (1987)
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. All sides play-tested, seems this was barely played. Beautiful inside and out, includes original plain brown inner sleeves and lyrics inside gatefold.
Louder Than Bombs is a compilation album by the Smiths, released as a double album in March 1987 by Sire Records. It peaked at number 62 on the US Billboard 200 album chart. Popular demand prompted their British record company, Rough Trade, to issue the album domestically as well. Upon its release in the UK in May 1987, it reached No. 38 on the British charts. In 2003, the album was ranked No. 365 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1990.
Track listing
A1Is It Really So Strange?3:02 A2Sheila Take A Bow2:41 A3Shoplifters Of The World Unite2:57 A4Sweet And Tender Hooligan3:33 A5Half A Person 3:35 A6London 2:06
B1Panic2:17 B2Girl Afraid2:48 B3Shakespeare's Sister2:08 B4William, It Was Really Nothing2:10 B5You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby3:21 B6Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now3:34
C1Ask 3:15 C2Golden Lights 2:38 C3Oscillate Wildly3:26 C4These Things Take Time2:21 C5Rubber Ring3:46 C6Back To The Old House3:04
D1Hand In Glove3:10 D2Stretch Out And Wait2:37 D3Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want1:50 D4This Night Has Opened My Eyes 3:40 D5Unloveable3:55 D6Asleep4:16
Personnel Morrissey – vocals Johnny Marr – guitars, piano, harmonica, slide guitar on "Panic", mandolin Andy Rourke – bass guitar, cello on "Shakespeare's Sister" and "Oscillate Wildly" Mike Joyce – drums, tambourine on "Hand in Glove" and "Stretch Out and Wait"
Additional musicians Craig Gannon – rhythm guitar, lead guitar on outro of "London", mandolin Kirsty MacColl – backing vocals on "Ask" and "Golden Lights" John Porter – slide guitar on "Sheila Take a Bow", sound effects on "Ask", drum machine and bass guitar Stephen Street – drum machine programming on "London", sampling on "Rubber Ring", sound effects _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.
MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.
NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear.
VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits.
GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.
GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.
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