The Smiths RARE 1987 Sheila Take A Bow UK White Label Promo 12" Morrissey
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The Smiths - 'Sheila Take A Bow' White Label Promo 12" and Press Release - 1987
Catalogue no. RTT 196 - Rough Trade Records
Before the pressings of the standard 12" singles began, 'white label' pressings were produced in limited quantities and often sent to radio stations, etc, as promotional items in advance of the release of the single. The vinyl can be identified by their catalogue numbers (here, RTT 196) and the well-known message etchings which appear on the run-out grooves; the matrix numbers indicate the very first pressing run. This example is particularly collectable in that it is not only in superb condition (see below), but it also comes with the original press sheet which is rarely seen. This press sheet has a photocopy of the sleeve artwork on one side, and information about the upcoming release of 'Sheila Take A Bow' from Rough Trade on the other. The ageing and appearance of the press sheet indicates that it is indeed an original and not a photocopy, and it is very hard to find examples of this press sheet these days. Finally, there is a Scott Piering 'Appearing' sticker on the reverse of the outer sleeve over the bar code which adds to the desirability of this promotional item. This is a terrific item which is hardly ever found in such a complete and interesting state.The vinyl and labels are in strong excellent condition, with only light hairline surface marks on the vinyl in a few places. The words "SMITHS", "Sheila" and "RTT 196" are written neatly in pen on the white label of the A-side. The original black die-cut inner sleeve is present and intact. The press sheet is in excellent condition, with minor signs of handling and ageing in keeping with an item which is 25 years old. There are no marks and there is no writing on the sheet, and it has been folded neatly into four at some point. The outer sleeve is in strong excellent condition, with only light corner wear in a few places and no splits or tears; and there are neither any creases in the sleeve. The Scott Piering promotional sticker is intact on the reverse. 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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