The Smiths — Strangeways, Here We Come
Known pressings
19 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | AU | Festival Records, Rough Trade | D 30110 | CD |
| 1987 | CA | Sire Records | CD-25649 | CD |
| 1987 | DE | Rough Trade | RTD 60 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | FR | Rough Trade | 30262 | CD |
| 1987 | GB | Rough Trade | ROUGH 106 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | GB | Rough Trade | ROUGH CD 106 | CD |
| 1987 | JP | Rough Trade | VDP-1278 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Sire Records, Rough Trade | 9 25649-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Rough Trade, Sire Records | 9 25649-2 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Sire Records | 9 25649-2 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Sire Records | W2 25649 | CD — Columbia House Release |
| 1987 | XE | wea | 4509-91899-2 | CD — WMME press |
| 1993 | AU | wea | 4509-91899-2 | CD |
| 1993 | XE | wea | 4509-91899-2 | CD |
| 2006 | JP | wea | WPCR-12444 | CD |
| 2009 | US | Rhino | R1 520966 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2011 | XE | wea | 2564660482 | CD |
| 2011 | XW | Warner Music UK | — | Digital Media |
| 2014 | XW | Rhino | — | Digital Media |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
The Smiths "Strangeways, Here We Come" audiophile limited CD