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A sharper, more political peak of Marr's guitars and Morrissey's wit. Bold and beloved. A fan favourite. Released in 1985, it's a key entry in The Smiths's run.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from The Smiths — where to go next
If you have Meat Is Murder, these are the The Smiths records worth reaching for next.
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The Queen Is Dead1986 · Punk & New WaveStart here
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The Smiths1984 · Punk & New WaveClassic
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Strangeways, Here We Come1987 · Punk & New WaveClassic
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Meat Is Murder1985 · you're viewing this oneDeep cut
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