The Smiths are legendary in their ’80s approach to social ills while maintaining a sound for the times. One of their great efforts is The Queen Is Dead. Released in 1986, the album was their third. They would release another in 1987 before dissolving.
On October 20, Rhino Records will release several versions of the iconic album. The new box edition will contain the original album remastered. Additionally, the reissue will offer a collection of demos and single B-sides. Vinyl aficionados will be able to acquire this album and bonuses in a massive LP Box.
This classic album will be made available as a 5LP set, a 3CD/1DVD set, and a 2CD edition. The list below is for the 2CD set.
CD1 (Original Album Remastered):
01 The Queen Is Dead
02 Frankly, Mr. Shankly
03 I Know It’s Over
04 Never Had No One Ever
05 Cemetery Gates
06 Bigmouth Strikes Again
07 The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
08 Vicar In a Tutu
09 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
10 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
CD2 (Demos and Single B-sides)
01 The Queen Is Dead
02 Frankly, Mr. Shankly(Demo)
03 I Know It’s Over (Demo)
04 Never Had No One Ever(Demo)
05 Cemetery Gates (Demo)
06 Bigmouth Strikes Again (Demo)
07 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others (Demo)
08 The Boy With the Thorn In His Side (Demo)
09 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (Take 1)
10 Rubber Ring” (B-Side)
11 Asleep” (B-Side)
12 Money Changes Everything” (B-Side)
13 Unloveable” (B-Side)