The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs 2LP

The Smiths – Louder Than Bombs (2LP, 180 Gram Vinyl – Remastered Edition)

Available at Bennies Fifties and the online Fifties Store

Originally released in 1987, Louder Than Bombs remains one of the most essential and beloved compilations from The Smiths. This beautifully remastered 180-gram vinyl edition offers the definitive listening experience, capturing the brilliance of Morrissey and Johnny Marr with new clarity and depth.

This 2LP set compiles an impressive selection of singles, B-sides, album tracks, and rare BBC John Peel recordings, delivering one of the richest overviews of the band’s career. Fan favorites like Ask, Panic, William, It Was Really Nothing, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, Unloveable and Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want are all included.

Remastered in 2011, these tracks highlight The Smiths’ signature jangly guitars, emotional lyricism, and sharp songwriting. Pressed on 180-gram audiophile vinyl, this edition provides maximum warmth, detail, and dynamic sound — a vital release for any Smiths fan or vinyl enthusiast.

Packaging / Technical Details

2LP set

180g audiophile vinyl

2011 remastered editions

Includes BBC John Peel sessions

Collectors’ essential for fans of The Smiths and indie rock

Tracklist
Side A

Is It Really So Strange? (John Peel Session, 12/2/86)

Sheila Take a Bow (2011 Remastered Version)

Shoplifters of the World Unite (2011 Remastered Version)

Sweet and Tender Hooligan (John Peel Session, 12/2/86)

Half a Person

London (2011 Remastered Version)

Side B

Panic (2011 Remastered Version)

Girl Afraid (2011 Remastered Version)

Shakespeare’s Sister (2011 Remastered Version)

William, It Was Really Nothing (2011 Remastered Version)

You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby (US Mix)

Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now (2011 Remastered)

Side C

Ask (2011 Remastered Version)

Golden Lights (2011 Remastered Version)

Oscillate Wildly (2011 Remastered Version)

These Things Take Time (2011 Remastered Version)

Rubber Ring (2011 Remastered Version)

Back to the Old House (2011 Remastered Version)

Side D

Hand in Glove (2011 Remastered Version)

Stretch Out and Wait (2011 Remastered Original Version)

Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want (2011 Remastered Version)

This Night Has Opened My Eyes (2011 Remastered Version)

Unloveable (2011 Remastered Version)

Asleep (2011 Remastered Version)

Highlights

One of the greatest indie compilations ever released

Features iconic singles + rare session recordings

Audiophile pressing with superior sound quality

Available at Bennies Fifties and the online Fifties Store