"Smiths Ultimate rarity" on auction at ebay

Posted on Wed, Jun 9 1999 at 9:05 a.m. PDT
by David T. <[email protected]>

Can anyone guess what the winning auction price will be? From cosmic:

"Reel Around The Fountain" - green label test pressing is currently for sale at ebay (item 114345729) for the next seven days.

Here's the description:

Reel around the fountain 7" UK white label test pressing RT136. Please note release was cancelled in favour of This Charming Man and subsequently only 20 copies were ever pressed!
On 06/07/99 at 14:29:29 PDT, seller added the following information:
A "Record Collector" magazine SMITHS article notes of only knowing of two copies to ever appear for sale. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for SMITHS fans to own the Ultimate SMITHS collectable. A GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.

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Comments / Notes

Wow... currently going for $435! I guess I'll just have to do with listening to it from the Smiths LP...
maladjusted matt <[email protected]>
- Wed, Jun 09, 1999 at 13:53:56 (PDT)

actually...according to the web site "passions just like mine" the version on the test pressing is the Peel session one from "hatful of hollow" and the "peel session" CD.

Joey
Joey <[email protected]>
- Wed, Jun 09, 1999 at 15:08:32 (PDT)

I think it's silly. I was always interested in 7" originals, not some test pressing. I love the originals, the way Morrissey wanted to present them with artwork and all.
Eddie Riff <Eddie [email protected]>
Hollywood - Thu, Jun 10, 1999 at 19:16:49 (PDT)

Technically, since test pressings come before the actual release, this would be about as original as one could get save for owning the acetate.
shawn
gr, mi - Fri, Jun 11, 1999 at 09:35:09 (PDT)

i've just heard that the ebay sight is down and that they're not sure when it will be up again. could this possibly be a reflection on the power of the man?
chad
- Fri, Jun 11, 1999 at 09:44:31 (PDT)

* return to Morrissey-solo