The SmithsLouder Than Bombs

Label:

WEA – WPCR 12443

Series:

The Smiths紙ジャケット コレクション – 6

Format:

CD , Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue , Paper Sleeve

Country:

Japan

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Indie Rock

Tracklist

1 Is It Really So Strange?
EngineerDavid Dade*
3:05
2 Sheila Take A Bow 2:41
3 Shoplifters Of The World Unite 2:57
4 Sweet And Tender Hooligan
EngineerDavid Dade*
3:34
5 Half A Person
ProducerStephen Street
3:35
6 London
ProducerStephen Street
2:06
7 Panic 2:19
8 Girl Afraid 2:47
9 Shakespeare's Sister
EngineerStephen Street
2:08
10 William, It Was Really Nothing 2:10
11 You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby 3:22
12 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 3:33
13 Ask
Mixed BySteve Lillywhite
Voice [Additional]Kirsty MacColl
3:17
14 Golden Lights
Mixed ByStephen Street
Written-ByTwinkle (3)
2:39
15 Oscillate Wildly 3:26
16 These Things Take Time 2:22
17 Rubber Ring 3:47
18 Back To The Old House 3:03
19 Hand In Glove 3:13
20 Stretch Out And Wait
EngineerStephen Street
2:38
21 Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want 1:51
22 This Night Has Opened My Eyes
ProducerRoger Pusey
3:39
23 Unloveable 3:56
24 Asleep 4:11

Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured ByWarner Music Japan Inc.
  • Distributed ByWarner Music Japan Inc.

Credits

  • Bass, CelloAndy Rourke
  • Coordinator [Art Co-ordination]Jo Slee
  • DrumsMike Joyce
  • GuitarCraig Gannon (tracks: 5 to 7, 11, 13)
  • Guitar, Piano, Mandolin, Harmonica, HarmoniumJohnny Marr
  • Harmonica [Vamp, Uncredited]Johnny Marr (tracks: 13)
  • LayoutCaryn Gough
  • Liner Notes宮嵜広司*
  • Lyrics ByMorrissey (tracks: 1 to 13, 16 to 24)
  • Model [Cover Star]Shelagh Delaney
  • Music ByJohnny Marr (tracks: 1 to 13, 15 to 24)
  • ProducerThe Smiths (tracks: 9, 15, 19, 20)
  • SleeveMorrissey
  • VoiceMorrissey

Notes

Original LP released on Sire Records in 1987.
Replica of the original LP packaging with bonus booklet containing lyrics in English & Japanese.

Cover image reprinted from the Saturday Evening Post © 1961 Curtis Publishing CO.

This compilation ℗ 1993 Warner Music UK Ltd.
This compilation © 1993 Warner Music UK Ltd.

Regarding the "vamp" credit, Marr has stated "On 'Ask'... I'm also vamping on a 'G' harmonica through a Urei Boom Box".

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 4 943674 066261
  • Matrix / Runout: WPCR-12443 1
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L275
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 454F
  • Rights Society: JASRAC

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Louder Than Bombs (Cassette, Compilation, AR) Rough Trade 9 25569-4, 4-25569 US 1987
Louder Than Bombs (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Specialty Pressing) Rough Trade 1-25569, 9 25569-1 US 1987
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Louder Than Bombs (2×LP, Compilation, Gatefold) Rough Trade 92 55691 Canada 1987
Louder Than Bombs (CD, Compilation, DADC) Rough Trade 9 25569-2 US 1987
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Louder Than Bombs (CD, Compilation) Sire CD 25569 Canada 1987

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