The Smiths: Four Gold Discs for the albums The Smiths,1984; Hatful of Hollow, 1984; Meat is Murder, 1985 and The Queen is Dead 1986, all 'Presented to All Trade Booking to recognise sales in the United Kingdom of more than 100,000 copies of the Rough Trade Album . . . ', Meat is Murder plaque with BPI certified sales award logo, all framed and glazed 20 ¾ x 16 ½ inches overall. (4)
The Smiths (1982-1987) were a British rock band formed in Manchester, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass), and Mike Joyce (drums). The band is widely regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from the 1980s British independent music scene and is best known for the songs 'This Charming Man', 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now', and 'There is a Light That Never Goes Out'.
From the personal collection of the late Mike Hinc, former booking agent at Rough Trade for Morrissey, The Smiths and others.
Sold for £2,000
Condition Report
Very good condition. Scratching and mold to Meat is Murder gold disc. A loose piece of glass within the frame of The Queen Is Dead. All unexamined out of glazed frames.
The Smiths: Four Gold Discs for the albums The Smiths,1984; Hatful of Hollow, 1984; Meat is Murder, 1985 and The Queen is Dead 1986, all 'Presented to All Trade Booking to recognise sales in the United Kingdom of more than 100,000 copies of the Rough Trade Album . . . ', Meat is Murder plaque with BPI certified sales award logo, all framed and glazed 20 ¾ x 16 ½ inches overall. (4)
The Smiths (1982-1987) were a British rock band formed in Manchester, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass), and Mike Joyce (drums). The band is widely regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from the 1980s British independent music scene and is best known for the songs 'This Charming Man', 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now', and 'There is a Light That Never Goes Out'.
ProvenanceFrom the personal collection of the late Mike Hinc, former booking agent at Rough Trade for Morrissey, The Smiths and others.