Smiths - S/T - LP - color vinyl

Self titled debut studio album by English rock band the Smiths, released on 20 February 1984 by Rough Trade Records. After the original production by Troy Tate was felt to be inadequate, John Porter re-recorded the album in London, Manchester and Stockport during breaks in the band's UK tour during September 1983.

The album was well received by critics and listeners, and reached number two on the UK Albums Chart, staying on the chart for 33 weeks. It established the Smiths as a prominent band in the 1980s music scene in the United Kingdom. The album also became an international success, peaking at number 45 in the European Albums Chart, remaining in the chart for 21 weeks. After its exit of the European chart, it then re-entered in the Hot 100 Albums from September for another run of 3 weeks.

Limited reissue on color vinyl

Tracklist

A1 Reel Around The Fountain

A2 You've Got Everything Now

A3 Miserable Lie

A4 Pretty Girls Make Graves

A5 The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

B1 Still Ill

B2 Hand In Glove

B3 What Difference Does It Make?

B4 I Don't Owe You Anything

B5 Suffer Little Children

Companies, etc.

Recorded At – Strawberry Studios

Recorded At – Matrix Studios

Recorded At – Eden Studios

Recorded At – Pluto Studios

Credits

Bass – Andy Rourke

Drums – Mike Joyce

Engineer – Neil King*, Phil Bush

Guitar, Harmonica – Johnny Marr

Mastered By – Timtom*

Music By – Johnny Marr

Other [Cover Star] – Joe Dallesandro

Photography By [Andy Rourke, Mike Joyce] – Joelle Depont*

Photography By [J.m] – Andy Catlin*

Photography By [Morrissey] – Romi (8)

Piano, Organ – Paul Carrack (tracks: A1, A2, B4)

Producer – John Porter

Sleeve – Morrissey

Voice – Morrissey

Words By – Morrissey

Notes

Recorded at Pluto (Manchester), Eden (London), Matrix (London) and Strawberry (Manchester), winter 1983.