The Smiths Vinyl Records

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester, England in 1982. The band consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. The Smiths were one of the most important indie rock bands of the 1980s, and their songs featured Morrissey's distinctive lyrical style and Johnny Marr's guitar-driven sound.

The Smiths released four studio albums: The Smiths (1984), Meat Is Murder (1985), The Queen Is Dead (1986), and Strangeways, Here We Come (1987). The Smiths are known for their standout singles, including "This Charming Man," "How Soon Is Now?," "Bigmouth Strikes Again," and "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out."

An interesting fact about The Smiths is that the band was only together for five years, but their influence on alternative and indie music has been lasting. In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked The Smiths at number 22 on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.