18th Feb, 2025 10:00
The Billy Albert Collection Of Smiths Vinyl and Memorabilia
THE SMITHS - THE BOY WITH THE THORN IN HIS SIDE - 1985 12" WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING (RTT 191)
THE SMITHS - THE BOY WITH THE THORN IN HIS SIDE - 1985 12" WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING (RTT 191). Standard 1985 UK 12" white label test pressing of 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side'. Sleeve has the well-known Beer Davies promo stick on the sleeve. Beer Davies were another plugging outfit that Rough Trade used to distribute and promote their promo releases. The record is in VG condition - with glossy playing surfaces, there are some light surface (non-feelable) marks noted. A-side Matrix Etching - RTT 191 A-1U-1-1-1 ARTY BLOODY FARTY. B-side Matrix Etching - RTT 191 B-1U-1-1-1 IS THAT CLEVER.
Sold for £90
Hammer Price
THE SMITHS - THE BOY WITH THE THORN IN HIS SIDE - 1985 12" WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING (RTT 191). Standard 1985 UK 12" white label test pressing of 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side'. Sleeve has the well-known Beer Davies promo stick on the sleeve. Beer Davies were another plugging outfit that Rough Trade used to distribute and promote their promo releases. The record is in VG condition - with glossy playing surfaces, there are some light surface (non-feelable) marks noted. A-side Matrix Etching - RTT 191 A-1U-1-1-1 ARTY BLOODY FARTY. B-side Matrix Etching - RTT 191 B-1U-1-1-1 IS THAT CLEVER.
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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