The Smiths Vinyl First Pressing

I have a portugese pressing rough trade rough 96 1986 transmedia single cover pink vinyl the smiths in white on the label.

The smiths vinyl first pressing.

Am i correct in assuming this is a bootleg. Referencing the smiths 10 album ltd num smiths 1 4509 91891 1 i remember when this 10 series was issued the record label promised it would be the last time the smiths albums would ever be available on vinyl. The very first pressing of the first the smiths record. Dispatched with royal mail 1st class.

So this charming man is absent on this us version. This is a first pressing of the smiths iconic lp the queen is dead bought around the time of release. It s great to hear the smiths on vinyl again. Any help would be appreciated.

7 test pressing uk 1983 rt 131. However when i got the autorip download that comes with the album purchase it did contain the original us release track list. There is just a small seam split to edges of the thin paper inner however both the sleeve and vinyl appear in otherwise in excellent condition. The queen is dead the smiths excellent original first pressing vinyl.

Straight after it was recorded an estimated 10 test pressings were handed out to band members and key label staff. This record has had few plays and is in near flawless condition. This remastered reissued 180g record contains the original uk track list.