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Morrissey Accuses HMV Of Attempting To “Freeze Sales” Of The Smiths’ “The Queen Is Dead” Reissue

The Smiths' album The Queen Is Dead came out 31 years ago yesterday. In celebration of that anniversary, the band announced a new vinyl reissue of the LP's opening title track, and the single went on sale yesterday. But Morrissey is not happy with the way the UK retailer HMV is selling the record, and…

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16:57 on June 16 2017

The Smiths Reissue “The Queen Is Dead” Single On Its 31st Anniversary

Stereogum — Yesterday the Smiths teased something to do with 1986's The Queen Is Dead on Facebook, posting a black and white photo of several young men carrying a coffin with the cap... more info

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20:45 on June 17 2017

Morrissey Accuses HMV Of Attempting To “Freeze Sales” Of The Smiths’ “The Queen Is Dead” Reissue

Stereogum — The Smiths' album The Queen Is Dead came out 31 years ago yesterday. In celebration of that anniversary, the band announced a new vinyl reissue of the LP's opening title ... more info

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