18th Feb, 2025 10:00
The Billy Albert Collection Of Smiths Vinyl and Memorabilia
THE SMITHS - WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? 7" (ORIGINAL UK WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - RT 146)
THE SMITHS - WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? 7" (ORIGINAL UK WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - RT 146). Standard Scott Piering original 1984 UK promotional white label test pressing with photocopied labels on the standard black single sleeve. Complete with original promotional press release. The edge of the record and the sleeve has been slighly clipped (presumably with a paper guillotine, this is not on the playing surfaces), it is assumed that this was done to fit the record in the envelope that was available to Scott at the time! The record is in clean Ex condition showing only a couple of very light and minor surface hairline marks. A-side Matrix Etching - RT 146 A-1U-1-1-1. B-side Matrix Etching - RT 146 B-1U-1-1-1
Sold for £700
Hammer Price
THE SMITHS - WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? 7" (ORIGINAL UK WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - RT 146). Standard Scott Piering original 1984 UK promotional white label test pressing with photocopied labels on the standard black single sleeve. Complete with original promotional press release. The edge of the record and the sleeve has been slighly clipped (presumably with a paper guillotine, this is not on the playing surfaces), it is assumed that this was done to fit the record in the envelope that was available to Scott at the time! The record is in clean Ex condition showing only a couple of very light and minor surface hairline marks. A-side Matrix Etching - RT 146 A-1U-1-1-1. B-side Matrix Etching - RT 146 B-1U-1-1-1
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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