The Smiths

The Smiths is the debut studio album by the English rock band the Smiths, released on 20 February 1984 by Rough Trade Records. The album was first recorded with producer Troy Tate, but the results were ultimately shelved in favour of a new version produced by John Porter. Recording took place intermittently in London, Manchester, and Stockport during September 1983, between dates on the band’s national tour.