A boxed reel of Ampex Grand Master 456 audio tape on a 10.5" reel, with contents to include an original recording of 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side' made by The Smiths at Drone Studios, Manchester in August 1985. The recording on this tape lasts for approx 3.21 and the recording likely differs slightly from released versions, which will have undergone further mixing/mastering. The reel also includes a demo recording by Lisa Stansfield as well as incidental music created for a television show.

Provenance: the vendor was present during the recording session and was later given the tape reel following the closure of the studio. This item is sold as an artefact only, without copyright. Any reproduction is strictly prohibited.