18th Feb, 2025 10:00
The Billy Albert Collection Of Smiths Vinyl and Memorabilia
THE SMITHS - IN CONCERT 354 BBC TRANSCRIPTION DISC LP - 1985 IN CONCERT - LIVE AT THE OXFORD APOLLO (CN 4563/S)
THE SMITHS - IN CONCERT 354 BBC TRANSCRIPTION DISC LP - 1985 IN CONCERT - LIVE AT THE OXFORD APOLLO (CN 4563/S). 1985 BBC Transcription LP. Released by the BBC for international radio stations that subscribed to its Transcription Service, this profoundly rare record is of their 1985 Oxford Apollo gig and comes complete with the cue sheets (excellent condition). The record (original green/white label design) is in Ex condition showing a few light and minor surface hairline marks, these not at all heavier feelable scratches. Housed with original clean BBC Transcription Service sleeve. Side 1 Matrix Etching - 155154-5. Side 2 Matrix Etching - 155155-5 A fantastic official BBC mixing desk live recording of this great band nearly at their peak.
Sold for £4,200
Hammer Price
THE SMITHS - IN CONCERT 354 BBC TRANSCRIPTION DISC LP - 1985 IN CONCERT - LIVE AT THE OXFORD APOLLO (CN 4563/S). 1985 BBC Transcription LP. Released by the BBC for international radio stations that subscribed to its Transcription Service, this profoundly rare record is of their 1985 Oxford Apollo gig and comes complete with the cue sheets (excellent condition). The record (original green/white label design) is in Ex condition showing a few light and minor surface hairline marks, these not at all heavier feelable scratches. Housed with original clean BBC Transcription Service sleeve. Side 1 Matrix Etching - 155154-5. Side 2 Matrix Etching - 155155-5 A fantastic official BBC mixing desk live recording of this great band nearly at their peak.
Auction: The Billy Albert Collection Of Smiths Vinyl and Memorabilia, 18th Feb, 2025
A few words from Billy Albert himself..
"The time has come to finally let go of my Smiths treasures, a wealth of treats for the casual Smiths collector and the hardcore completist. Yes it's an old cliché, I've enjoyed collecting and owning all of this, but it's now time for other collectors to enjoy these items.
I've long battled with the pros and cons of whether to sell this collection off piecemeal over time (like a small pension), or whether to let it all go in one sale with all the limitations that can possibly go with that alternative. My vanity ultimately won over to let it all go for the spectacle that you see before you.
Please fill your boots, you are unlikely to see another collection go up for sale like this for a long time until another hardcore collector either sadly passes on or has the bank manager knocking at their door. Thankfully neither of these circumstances have caused this sale. I am just too selfish to let my next of kin enjoy the proceeds of all of this after I am gone, when I can spend it on myself instead!"
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