Artist page · 05/07/2026
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11 vinyls available, including original 1984 Rough Trade LPs and rare live broadcasts.
Formed around Johnny Marr (guitarist and composer) and Morrissey (singer and lyricist), The Smiths ushered a distinctive sound in 1980s British rock. The band included Andy Rourke on bass and Mick Joyce on drums, with their debut single 'Hand in Glove' released in 1983 on Rough Trade. Their catalog encompasses 11 vinyl records, including studio albums, compilations, and live sessions, characterized by jangly guitars and poetic lyrics. Notable albums such as their self-titled debut (1984), Meat Is Murder (1985), and The Queen Is Dead (1986) remain highly regarded and regularly reissued on vinyl.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Smiths's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Their third studio album, blending indie pop and jangle rock, with hallmark tracks like "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" and "Bigmouth Strikes Again."
The band's politically charged second album, featuring nine tracks including "The Headmaster Ritual" and title track "Meat Is Murder."
Debut album introducing their indie rock sound with ten tracks including "Reel Around The Fountain" and "Still Ill."
Go further
Artists who share part of The Smiths's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
“All the bands at the time had names with fifteen syllables. We just wanted to be normal.”— Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr (born 31 October 1963) and Morrissey (born 22 May 1959) met on 20 May 1982 at Morrissey's home in Stretford, leading to the formation of The Smiths with bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mick Joyce.
The band performed their first concert on 4 October 1982 at the Manchester Ritz, marking their entry into the British post-punk scene.
'Hand in Glove' was released in May 1983, the band's first single on Rough Trade, gaining significant attention in the indie music circles.
The 1987 album 'Strangeways, Here We Come' was issued shortly before Johnny Marr left the group, signaling the band's end while exploring darker themes.
'Rank' is a live album recorded at National Ballroom, Kilburn, on 23 October 1986, released post-breakup in 1988 under Rough Trade and BBC Transcription Services.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The Smiths were active from 1982 until 1987, recording and performing during this five-year span.
The Smiths were formed in Manchester, United Kingdom, in 1982.
Yes, several live broadcast vinyls such as 'Markthalle Hamburg Radio Broadcast 1984' and 'Red Light Never Goes Out (The Amsterdam Broadcast)' are available.
The Smiths' vinyls were primarily released on Rough Trade, Rhino, and BBC Transcription Services labels, among others.
Essential albums include the debut 'The Smiths' (1984), 'Meat Is Murder' (1985), and 'The Queen Is Dead' (1986).
Yes, The Smiths played limited live shows in France, notably at Paris Eldorado in May 1984 and Versailles in December 1984.
Original UK pressings, especially of albums like 'The Queen Is Dead' and 'Rank', are highly sought after by vinyl collectors.
The Smiths combine elements of post-punk, indie rock, Britpop, and jangle pop, defining a distinctive 1980s British sound.
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