Album
The Headmaster Ritual
1985 · Rock
4 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Headmaster Ritual is an Alt/Indie album by The Smiths, originally released in 1985. On Gatefold: 18 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
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The Clerk knows this whole record — the pressing quirks, the credits, the take.
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- jangly
- restless
- art school
12” Misprint Variations:
The Headmaster Ritual (Netherlands 1985) (opens in a new tab) - “Heat is Murder” printed on B-side label; yellow rather than grey labels
The Headmaster Ritual (Netherlands 1985) (opens in a new tab) - “Heat is Murder” printed on B-side label; 33 1/3 printed on A-side label
The Headmaster Ritual (Netherlands 1985) (opens in a new tab) - “Heat is Murder” printed on B-side label; 33 1/3 printed on both labels
The Headmaster Ritual (Netherlands 1985) (opens in a new tab) - “Heat is Murder” printed on B-side label; "Shakespear's Sister" printed on back cover
The Headmaster Ritual (Netherlands 1985) (opens in a new tab) - “Heat is Murder” printed on B-side label; "Shakespear's Sister" printed on back cover; 33 1/3 printed on both labels; yellow rather than grey labels
The Headmaster Ritual (Netherlands 1985) (opens in a new tab) - "Hatful of Hollow" printed on labels
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Andy RourkeBASS BASS GUITAR
- Johnny MarrGUITAR WRITTEN-BY, GUITAR
- Mike JoyceDRUMS
- MorrisseyVOCALS WRITTEN-BY, VOCALS
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 18 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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