Morrissey Original 1997 Pressing Suedehead Double Vinyl LP With Flyer The Smiths
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Morrissey - 'Suedehead' Double Vinyl LP - 1997
Catalogue no. EMC 3771 - EMI Records
As with several of Morrissey's albums, this one is very difficult to find in the vinyl LP format with the majority of the copies sold being on CD. This double LP from 1997 was pressed on heavyweight glossy vinyl and came in a superb thick gatefold outer sleeve. It has recently become very difficult to get hold of in collectable condition, and has become highly desirable amongst collectors. The rarity of this release was reflected in Record Collector's 'Top 50 Morrissey Rarities' article, in which this double LP appeared at number 35 in the list ahead of many promotional discs and mis-pressings. This copy is also sold with a promotional 2-sided glossy paper flyer issued for the French market, which would have originally been circulated separately from the LP. This flyer illustrates very nicely the 'evolution' of the plans for this album, which changed as the release date came closer. Subtle changes such as a difference in the track order, whereby tracks 2 and 3 are switched in position, and the slightly earlier proposed release date are evident. In addition the artwork was yet to be finalised, and an adaptation of the 'Vauxhall And I' artwork was used overlayed with the new album title in gold. Undoubtedly the most interesting difference, however, is the famously-abandoned plans for a second 'bonus' CD containing unreleased material. Even the tracklisting on this bonus CD was seen to change before it was finally scrapped altogether. Here the proposed bonus CD lists 'Trash', 'That's Entertainment', 'Oh Phoney' and 'Striptease With A Difference' as the additional tracks, but other promotional booklets have been seen elsewhere advertising different tracks on this extra CD. The flyer makes for a very interesting piece of Morrissey solo-career history and is sold here with the very rare double vinyl LP offered in very nice condition (see below).The vinyl and labels for each of the two records are in strong excellent condition, having been played once or twice at most and having only the occasional surface mark which appears to be a result of manufacture rather than handling. The vinyl is bright and glossy, and the original white paper inner sleeves are also present and intact with no splits or tears. The terrific heavy glossy gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition, having some mild wear to the corners and edges in a few places but no tears, writing or sticker-marks. There is neither any creasing or seam-splitting, and all edges are sharp. The faces of the sleeve are tremendously flat and glossy, maintaining an impressive 'as-new' appearance. The promotional flyer is in near mint condition, with no creases or other significant signs of handling at all. Please see the accompanying photos for more detail; note that the 'Ebay ID' lettering is just on the pictures and not on the item itself.
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