Lot 85
 

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.

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£1,500 - £2,000
 

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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'.

Provenance

From the personal collection of the late Mike Hinc, former booking agent at Rough Trade for Morrissey, The Smiths and others.

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Auction: Entertainment & Memorabilia, including Vintage Posters, 30th Oct, 2024

Featuring personal items from the collection of Tim Rose who is best known for his portrayal of the iconic Admiral Ackbar in the Star Wars saga, a pair of original Walt Disney hand-painted colour animation cells as used in the production of Pinocchio, a '2001 A Space Odyssey' (1968) MGM Special Lenticular Cinerama poster, and much more.

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