The Smiths – Meat Is Murder
Label: Rough Trade – RTD 28
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
Meat Is Murder is The Smiths at their most politically charged and musically confident. Released in 1985, it shows the band expanding beyond the jangly melancholy of their debut into darker, sharper territory. Morrissey’s lyrics are biting and confrontational, while Johnny Marr’s guitar work becomes richer, more layered, and more adventurous.
This German edition is one of the early European pressings, appreciated for its strong sound quality and clean, dynamic mastering. Collectors value these mid‑80s Rough Trade issues for their warmth and clarity.
The album includes classics like “The Headmaster Ritual,” “I Want the One I Can’t Have,” “That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore,” and the title track “Meat Is Murder,” which became one of Morrissey’s most iconic statements. It’s a record that blends anger, beauty, and social commentary into one of the defining works of 80s alternative rock.
An item from my private collection.
Condition: Cover: Very Good / Media: Very Good +
Extras: Original printed inner sleeve included
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