24 November 2008

Record of the Week: The Smiths 'Singles Boxset'



Rhino recently put out a double CD compilation of The Smiths which Morrissey loudly refused to support inviting its fans to boycott the release (since he had no say nor involvment in the project). In parrallel they are re-issuing individually and every week the first ten UK-issued singles in their original artwork sleeves. Even better, all these singles are now collected into a boxset with the addition of two exclusive 7" ('Still Ill' which was eventually never issued as a record and the Dutch edition of 'The Headmaster Ritual') as well as badges and posters. How could I resist such a collector's item? In order not to feel guilty I will just take it that Morrissey's stand is only for the CD release.

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