The Smiths : I Want A Boy For My Birthday (1982)
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 Published On Dec 20, 2019

Morrissey & Marr's debut recording (Home demo)

Shared by Dale Hibbert.

Dale was the original 3rd Smith & played bass guitar before Andy Rourke joined the band.

Recorded in Johnny's attic bedroom on a TEAC three track cassette recorder, August 1982
The Home demo was given to The Smiths then Bassist Dale Hibbert, in order that he could familiarize himself with the track before The Smiths debut gig @ The Ritz, Manchester (October 4 1982)

Film edit: Tunnel Of Love (1997)
Vocal: Morrissey
Guitar (Phaser pedal) : Johnny Marr
Produced by Johnny Marr & remastered by Dale Hibbert

Dale is the Owner / Chef of vegetarian & vegan coffee house 'Domu' in Bangor http://domukafe.com/

This is the earliest, currently available recording.

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