T-Shirt: The Smiths Panic original vintage t-shirt, in excellent condition, Morrissey

The Smiths - Original Panic T-Shirt

Vintage Shirt In Lovely Condition

Up for sale here is the last of my Smiths t-shirt collection; I used to have loads of Smiths shirts back in the day, but all have gone one way or another except for three - my original Queen Is Dead shirt which I will never sell, my unofficial tour shirt which I bought outside the Kilburn National in 1986, and this one for sale, an original Panic t-shirt; the exact 'when and where' of this has been clouded over time, but if memory serves this was bought from the Virgin Megastore that used to be on the corner of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road in London, I think sometime in the late 1980s or early 1990s at the very latest; although not a rare shirt, the main selling point is the condition - I hardly wore this shirt at all, really only a handful of times, and it has been carefully stored away for years, so it's still in lovely condition; the size I think is Medium, which would have been my size thirty years ago; grab it now while you can!

CONDITION:

Still in lovely condition (please look at the pictures provided for more details); I can see a little wear and bobbling around the neck but nothing serious, and the armpits are pretty much stain-free; as I mentioned above, this shirt was only worn/washed a handful of times before being put away, so the print on the front is nice and clear; no loose stitching that I can see.

NB: The condition grades shown above are based on Record Collector's grades. There are 5 grades: Near Mint (used but in stunning 'nearly new' condition); EX+ (used but with a bare minimum of wear); EX (item may have some light marks but still in a desirable condition); VG+ (has a few marks but only cosmetic, item plays perfectly); and VG (may have minor issues which I will specifically refer to); I don't sell anything below VG (and Mint doesn't exist). Unlike a lot of people on eBay, I am very scrupulous about my grading, so if ever you are less than satisfied with the condition of an item, please do contact me.

SPECIALIST IN EARLY CD PRESSINGS:

As Tillysmusic, I've been an eBay seller for many years, and specialise in early/1980s CD pressings. If anybody tells you that early CDs were badly mastered and sound bad, don't believe them! Although there are exceptions, the vast majority of 1980s CD pressings sound wonderful, especially West German and Japanese pressings from between 1982 and 1988. Pressings from this era tend to have a much warmer 'natural' sound not unlike how you remember the vinyl original, as opposed to more modern reissues which are remixed for iPods with bass boost and added compression. Remember, not all early pressings are mega-rare or valuable, but are nearly always worth checking out.

PS: I also endeavour to sell my early CDs with their original heavy plastic cases, which I believe is an important part of the whole package; this means that some of these old cases will come with scuffing or small cracks, but I will always describe any noticeable problems.

PHOTOGRAPHS & DESCRIPTIONS:

All photographs show the actual item for sale - I don't sell multiple items, and definitely don't use other people's photos stolen from other listings. All descriptions are as honest and as accurate as possible. Should you need any more information about an item, I'm very happy to answer any questions you have. In certain circumstances, I can also provide extra photographs.

PAYMENT & POSTAGE:

PayPal only. UK bidders can opt for standard First Class or Signed For delivery. All overseas purchases are shipped using Royal Mail's International Tracked service which is a safe and reliable option. I will provide you with a Tracking Number you can access on the Royal Mail website. I can offer a reduced postal charge for multiple purchases, details on enquiry. I can also ship items without the plastic cases, which will allow me to significantly reduce the postage charges due to the reduced weight. If you have any questions about postage or about the item itself, please ask before bidding. Thanks.