The John Porter Collection

The private collection of producer John Porter - predominantly made up of items relating to his time producing The Smiths in their early years

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The John Porter Collection

The private collection of producer John Porter - predominantly made up of items relating to his time producing The Smiths in their early years

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Lot 1

Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156.

1Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156.
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156. Original UK rare solid centre test pressing. Matric...

Lot 2

Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 166.

2Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 166.
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Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 166. Original UK earliest solid centre test pressing. Ma...

Lot 3

Vinyl - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths – Hand In Glove 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 130. Original

3Vinyl - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths – Hand In Glove 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 130. Original
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Vinyl - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths – Hand In Glove 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 130. Original UK earliest solid centre test pressing. Matri...

Lot 4

Vinyl - The Smiths – This Charming Man 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 136. Original UK one

4Vinyl - The Smiths – This Charming Man 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 136. Original UK one
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Vinyl - The Smiths – This Charming Man 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 136. Original UK one sided test pressing with the B. side playing onl...

Lot 5

Vinyl - The Smiths – Still Ill / You've Got Everything Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - R 61

5Vinyl - The Smiths – Still Ill / You've Got Everything Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - R 61
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Still Ill / You've Got Everything Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - R 61 DJ. Original UK promo only double A. side singl...

Lot 6

Vinyl - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths – Hand In Glove 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 130. Original

6Vinyl - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths – Hand In Glove 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 130. Original
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Vinyl - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths – Hand In Glove 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 130. Original UK earliest solid centre test pressing. Matri...

Lot 7

Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 7” original UK test pressing single on Mayking Records

7Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 7” original UK test pressing single on Mayking Records
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 7” original UK test pressing single on Mayking Records Ltd. / MPO. Matrices are MPO RT192 A1 and BEWAR...

Lot 8

Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 192. Original UK

8Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 192. Original UK
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 192. Original UK 7” earliest solid centred test pressing with th...

Lot 9

Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156.

9Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156.
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156. Original UK rarer solid centre test pressing. Matri...

Lot 10

Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite 7” single on Rough Trade Records. Original UK

10Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite 7” single on Rough Trade Records. Original UK
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite 7” single on Rough Trade Records. Original UK undocumented solid centre 7" test pressing. Matr...

Lot 11

Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 166.

11Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 166.
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Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 166. Original UK earliest solid centre test pressing. Ma...

Lot 12

Vinyl - The Smiths - Ask 7” single on Rough Trade Records. Original UK solid centre 7" test

12Vinyl - The Smiths - Ask 7” single on Rough Trade Records. Original UK solid centre 7" test
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Vinyl - The Smiths - Ask 7” single on Rough Trade Records. Original UK solid centre 7" test pressing. Matrices: RT 194 A-1U-1-1 ⇀ X1 and ARE YOU L...

Lot 13

Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again / Big Mouth Strikes Again (snippet).

13Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again / Big Mouth Strikes Again (snippet).
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Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again / Big Mouth Strikes Again (snippet). Original UK CBS Mastering Studios double sided acetate,...

Lot 14

Vinyl / Acetate - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths - Hand In Glove / I Don't Owe You Anything. Original UK

14Vinyl / Acetate - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths - Hand In Glove / I Don't Owe You Anything. Original UK
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Vinyl / Acetate - Sandie Shaw & The Smiths - Hand In Glove / I Don't Owe You Anything. Original UK CBS Mastering Studios double sided acetate with...

Lot 15

Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing / Please Please Please Let Me Get What

15Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing / Please Please Please Let Me Get What
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Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing / Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want. Original UK Audiodisc double sided ac...

Lot 16

Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite (+2) / Shoplifters Of The World

16Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite (+2) / Shoplifters Of The World
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Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite (+2) / Shoplifters Of The World Unite (+3). Original UK CBS Mastering Studios double...

Lot 17

Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156.

17Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156.
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 7” single on Rough Trade Records - RT 156. Original UK rarer solid centre test pressing. Matr...

Lot 18

Vinyl - 8 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 7” singles on Rough Trade Records to include: Hand

18Vinyl - 8 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 7” singles on Rough Trade Records to include: Hand
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Vinyl - 8 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 7” singles on Rough Trade Records to include: Hand In Glove (RT 131, solid centre and Manchester add...

Lot 19

Vinyl - 9 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 7” singles on Rough Trade Records to include: What

19Vinyl - 9 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 7” singles on Rough Trade Records to include: What
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Vinyl - 9 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 7” singles on Rough Trade Records to include: What Difference Does It Make x 2 (RT 146, both Terenc...

Lot 20

Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 12” on Rough Trade Records - RTT 166. Original

20Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 12” on Rough Trade Records - RTT 166. Original
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Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing 12” on Rough Trade Records - RTT 166. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices RTT·166 ·A1 and ...

Lot 21

Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -

21Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 156. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices R...

Lot 22

Vinyl - The Smiths – Ask 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 194. Original UK 12” test

22Vinyl - The Smiths – Ask 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 194. Original UK 12” test
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Ask 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 194. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices RTT 194 A1 and A and ARE YOU ...

Lot 23

Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 192.

23Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 192.
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 192. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices RTT 192 A-...

Lot 24

Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -

24Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 156. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices R...

Lot 25

Vinyl - The Smiths - Panic 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 193. Original UK 12”

25Vinyl - The Smiths - Panic 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 193. Original UK 12”
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Vinyl - The Smiths - Panic 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 193. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices RTT 193 A-1U-1-1-1 and TIMT...

Lot 26

Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -

26Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 156. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices R...

Lot 27

Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -

27Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 195. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices R...

Lot 28

Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -

28Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -
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Vinyl - The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 166. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices R...

Lot 29

Vinyl - The Smiths – Ask 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 194. Original UK 12” test

29Vinyl - The Smiths – Ask 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 194. Original UK 12” test
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Ask 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 194. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices RTT-194-A1 and A and ARE YOU ...

Lot 30

Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -

30Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 156. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices R...

Lot 31

Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -

31Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records -
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, 12” test pressing on Rough Trade Records - RTT 156. Original UK 12” test pressing. Matrices R...

Lot 32

Vinyl - The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 96.

32Vinyl - The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 96.
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Vinyl - The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 96. Original UK 1st test pressing. Matrices ROUGH 96 A-1U-1...

Lot 33

Vinyl - The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 76. Original

33Vinyl - The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 76. Original
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 76. Original UK 1st test pressing. Matrices ROUGH 76 A1 and ...

Lot 34

Vinyl - The Smiths - The Smiths LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 61. Original UK

34Vinyl - The Smiths - The Smiths LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 61. Original UK
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Vinyl - The Smiths - The Smiths LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 61. Original UK 1st test pressing. Matrices are: ROUGH • 61 - A1 a...

Lot 35

Vinyl - The Smiths – The World Won't Listen LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 101.

35Vinyl - The Smiths – The World Won't Listen LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 101.
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Vinyl - The Smiths – The World Won't Listen LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 101. Original UK 1st test pressing. Matrices ROUGH 101...

Lot 36

Vinyl - The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 76. Original

36Vinyl - The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 76. Original
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow LP Test pressing on Rough Trade Records - ROUGH 76. Original UK 1st test pressing. Matrices ROUGH 76 A1 and ...

Lot 37

Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again / Money Changes Everything / Unloveable 12”

37Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again / Money Changes Everything / Unloveable 12”
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Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again / Money Changes Everything / Unloveable 12” acetate on UK CBS Mastering Studios double sided...

Lot 38

Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths - You Just Haven’t Earned It yet Baby / London / Half A Person 12”

38Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths - You Just Haven’t Earned It yet Baby / London / Half A Person 12”
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Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths - You Just Haven’t Earned It yet Baby / London / Half A Person 12” double sided acetate on UK CBS Mastering Studios. ...

Lot 39

Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead LP double sided acetate on UK CBS Mastering

39Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead LP double sided acetate on UK CBS Mastering
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Vinyl / Acetate - The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead LP double sided acetate on UK CBS Mastering Studios. Original UK acetate for the album, with hand...

Lot 40

Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite pack including 12” (RTT 195 with pink inner,

40Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite pack including 12” (RTT 195 with pink inner,
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Vinyl - The Smiths – Shoplifters Of The World Unite pack including 12” (RTT 195 with pink inner, original UK 1st pressing), 7” single (RT 195, Ori...

Lot 41

Vinyl - 10 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 12” singles to include: This Charming Man (New

41Vinyl - 10 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 12” singles to include: This Charming Man (New
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Vinyl - 10 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 12” singles to include: This Charming Man (New York) (RTT 136 NY, with promotion sticker on front),...

Lot 42

Vinyl - 9 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 12” singles to include: This Charming Man (New

42Vinyl - 9 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 12” singles to include: This Charming Man (New
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Vinyl - 9 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing 12” singles to include: This Charming Man (New York) (RTT 136 NY), This Charming Man x 2 (RTT 136 bo...

Lot 43

Vinyl - 3 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing LP albums to include: The Smiths (ROUGH 61, with

43Vinyl - 3 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing LP albums to include: The Smiths (ROUGH 61, with
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Vinyl - 3 The Smiths original UK 1st pressing LP albums to include: The Smiths (ROUGH 61, with cursive logo on labels and very light coloured The ...

Lot 44

Vinyl - 2 Rock and Pop albums and 10 x 12” singles to include: unidentified Mayking Records album

44Vinyl - 2 Rock and Pop albums and 10 x 12” singles to include: unidentified Mayking Records album
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Vinyl - 2 Rock and Pop albums and 10 x 12” singles to include: unidentified Mayking Records album test pressing dated 2 Jul. 1986 (one side plays ...

Lot 45

Vinyl / Acetate - One Killing Joke acetate and one 7” single to include: Me Or You? / Wilful Days (

45Vinyl / Acetate - One Killing Joke acetate and one 7” single to include: Me Or You? / Wilful Days (
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Vinyl / Acetate - One Killing Joke acetate and one 7” single to include: Me Or You? / Wilful Days (original UK 1983 CBS Mastering Studios double s...

Lot 46

Vinyl / Acetates - 2 Acetates and 7 x 7” singles to include: Billy Bragg – Levi Stubbs’ Tears /

46Vinyl / Acetates - 2 Acetates and 7 x 7” singles to include: Billy Bragg – Levi Stubbs’ Tears /
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Vinyl / Acetates - 2 Acetates and 7 x 7” singles to include: Billy Bragg – Levi Stubbs’ Tears / Russians / Walk Away Rene (original UK 1986 CBS Ma...

Lot 47

Vinyl - The Room – In Evil Hour LP original UK 1984 double sided album acetate on Town House.

47Vinyl - The Room – In Evil Hour LP original UK 1984 double sided album acetate on Town House.
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Vinyl - The Room – In Evil Hour LP original UK 1984 double sided album acetate on Town House. Comes in a white cardboard sleeve with The Romm hand...

Lot 48

Vinyl - The Chameleons – Script Of The Bridge LP test pressing on Statik Records – STAT LP17.

48Vinyl - The Chameleons – Script Of The Bridge LP test pressing on Statik Records – STAT LP17.
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Vinyl - The Chameleons – Script Of The Bridge LP test pressing on Statik Records – STAT LP17. Original UK test pressing album. Matrices STATLP 17 ...

Lot 49

The Smiths - Suffer Little Children (instrumental) - Original Eden Studios Dec 1983 1/4 inch

49The Smiths - Suffer Little Children (instrumental) - Original Eden Studios Dec 1983 1/4 inch
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The Smiths - Suffer Little Children (instrumental) - Original Eden Studios Dec 1983 1/4 inch tape - clocking at 5m 26s. Contained in original Eden...

Lot 50

The Smiths - Original Eden Studios July 1984 1/4 inch tape. Includes 3 tracks

50The Smiths - Original Eden Studios July 1984 1/4 inch tape. Includes 3 tracks
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The Smiths - Original Eden Studios July 1984 1/4 inch tape. Includes 3 tracks - William It Was Really Nothing (2m 8s), William It Was Really Nothi...

Lot 51

The Smiths / The Room - Original Eden Studios July 1984 1/4 inch tape including The Room

51The Smiths / The Room - Original Eden Studios July 1984 1/4 inch tape including The Room
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The Smiths / The Room - Original Eden Studios July 1984 1/4 inch tape including The Room Ringing (4m 33s) and The Smiths How Soon Is Now (Remix 6m...

Lot 52

The Smiths - Original Trident Recording Studios 1/4" tape (10.5" reel) dated 10th Jan 1987

52The Smiths - Original Trident Recording Studios 1/4" tape (10.5" reel) dated 10th Jan 1987
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The Smiths - Original Trident Recording Studios 1/4" tape (10.5" reel) dated 10th January 1987. Contains 6 tracks - Sheila Takes A Bow (out-take 3...

Lot 53

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