The Smiths “Wilde About Morrissey” vintage live vinyl LP - Rare 80's pressing

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The Smiths “Wilde About Morrissey” vintage live vinyl LP - Rare 80's pressing

This is a rare unofficial live album featuring The Smiths’ complete third-ever performance, recorded at the Haçienda in Manchester, England on February 4, 1983 (Side One), along with highlights from their show at Hammersmith Palais in London, England, recorded just over a year later on March 12, 1984 (Side two). The Haçienda performance is notable for its early renditions of songs and lyrics before the tracks were professionally recorded in the studio, and for featuring "Handsome Devil," which would later serve as the B-side to “Hand in Glove,” the band’s debut single.

The Hammersmith Palais performance includes a guest appearance by Sandie Shaw, who joined The Smiths on stage for “I Don’t Owe You Anything,” a track she had recorded with the band at Matrix Studios in London just one month earlier. 

The front cover features an iconic image of Morrissey surrounded by his personal collection of Oscar Wilde books, taken at his childhood home at 384 Kings Road, Stretford, Manchester, by photographer Paul Slattery in May 1983. The back cover includes early photographs of The Smiths from two photo shoots, along with a candid image of the band seated on a couch.

This is an original first pressing, highly sought-after and difficult to find collectible for serious fans and completists of The Smiths and Morrissey. See full tracklist and other details below.

Side 1 (Haçienda Manchester, England, February 4, 1983)

1. These Things Take Time
2. What Difference Does It Make?
3. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (early different lyrics)
4. Handsome Devil (used as official B-side to Hand In Glove)
5. Jeane (live debut)
6. What Do You See In Him? (early version of Wonderful Woman)
7. Hand In Glove
8. Miserable Lie (early different lyrics)

Side 2 (Hammersmith Palais London, England, March 12, 1984)

1. I Don't Owe You Anything (Sandie Shaw on vocals)
2. Reel Around The Fountain
3. You've Got Everything Now
4. These Things Take Time
5. This Charming Man
6. Still Ill
7. Pretty Girls Make Graves

Note: To avoid legal issues, the record labels are blank except for the letters "no a 1" on both sides.

Matrix / Runout 

(Side 1): NO I - A

(Side 2): NO I B

Condition

• Sleeve and vinyl - V GOOD+
• From a smoke-free home
• Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description

Packaging

Record will be carefully packaged and shipped in a in a sturdy cardboard box to ensure safe delivery.

Important Notes

This is a vintage item and is sold as-is.

The photographs show the exact record you will receive.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions prior to purchase.

Seller Note

I am currently listing several original Smiths and Morrissey vintage items— please see my other listings if you are interested.