The Smiths

(Perhaps a nod to the debated release date? I remember buying it on the Monday back then, but what do I know!?).
Regards,
FWD.

38 second mark and on

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• Saint Laurent Smiths shirt - June 19, 2019

“How Soon is Now?” was written by The Smiths’ guitarist Johnny Marr and singer Morrissey.
Marr’s haunting, tremolo and sliding guitar part prepares the perfect sonic atmosphere for Morrissey’s angst-ridden lyrics.
“I am the song and the heir of a shyness that is criminally vulgar,” the singer croons to his listeners.
Upon the band’s break-up, writer Simon Reynolds named this dark tone as the key element that made the band so appealing:
“Why were The Smiths ‘important’? Because of their misery….The Smiths finest moments - ‘Hand in Glove,’ ‘How Soon is Now?’, ‘Still Ill’, ‘I Know Its Over’ - were moments of reproachful, avenging misery, naked desperation, unbearable reverence - free from the ‘saving grace’ of quips and camp self-consciousness.
If there was laughter it was black, scornful scathing….they were like those gauche youths who turn up to house parties only to cling to the dark corners in...

Omega Auctions - Music Memorabilia & Vinyl Records​

Lot: 1 to 599 - Tuesday, 24th November 2020 10:00
Lot: 600 to 1250 - Wednesday, 25th November 2020 10:00

Some big prices paid again, but some items came in close to estimate and it looks like some bargains were had for those who collect.

This Night Has Opened My Eyes
THE SMITHS

Party continues. everyone is drinking and smoking.

After discussion with Omega, it appears 2 of the items recently listed were actually part of a 'Liverpool Vinyl' auction today.
Those items were namely:

lot/name/estimate/hammer price

Regards,
FWD.

Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th November 2020 - Two Day Sale - Music Memorabilia and Vinyl Records - Online Only





Full catalogue:

A selection on offer:

MORRISSEY AND JOHNNY MARR SIGNED CARD
Authenticated by Roger Epperson prior to this sale.

THE SMITHS FULLY SIGNED SINGLE
Authenticated by Roger Epperson prior to this sale.

THE...