18th Feb, 2025 10:00
The Billy Albert Collection Of Smiths Vinyl and Memorabilia
THE SMITHS - HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW 12" (ORIGINAL UK NON-EDITED VERSION WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - RTT 156)
THE SMITHS - HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW 12" (ORIGINAL UK NON-EDITED VERSION WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - RTT 156). Very rare 1984 UK 12" test pressing of the withdrawn 12 inch single which has the full un-edited version of 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now'. Making this release particularly scarce is that this was withdrawn with new 12 inch test pressings were created with the edited version, and also the 7" test pressing was mainly used for promotion. The record is in superb Ex+ condition showing only a couple of extremely faint, slight and wispy paper marks. A-side Matrix Etching - RTT 156 A1 (SMITHS PRESUMABLY). B-side Matrix Etching - RTT 156 B1 (FOREVER ILL)
Sold for £420
Hammer Price
THE SMITHS - HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW 12" (ORIGINAL UK NON-EDITED VERSION WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - RTT 156). Very rare 1984 UK 12" test pressing of the withdrawn 12 inch single which has the full un-edited version of 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now'. Making this release particularly scarce is that this was withdrawn with new 12 inch test pressings were created with the edited version, and also the 7" test pressing was mainly used for promotion. The record is in superb Ex+ condition showing only a couple of extremely faint, slight and wispy paper marks. A-side Matrix Etching - RTT 156 A1 (SMITHS PRESUMABLY). B-side Matrix Etching - RTT 156 B1 (FOREVER ILL)
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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