18th Feb, 2025 10:00
The Billy Albert Collection Of Smiths Vinyl and Memorabilia
THE SMITHS - PRESS RELEASES INC FOR 'THIS CHARMING MAN'.
Nine page 1983 press release for The Smiths with a very enlightening front page biography, band trivia and press cuttings from articles in the NME, Sounds, No.1 etc. Print quality is slightly compromised by the rather unwise use of green paper (presumably to make it stand out from the usual pile of daily press releases received by the media).
Condition - Excellent
Sold for £150
Hammer Price
Nine page 1983 press release for The Smiths with a very enlightening front page biography, band trivia and press cuttings from articles in the NME, Sounds, No.1 etc. Print quality is slightly compromised by the rather unwise use of green paper (presumably to make it stand out from the usual pile of daily press releases received by the media).
Condition - Excellent
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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