Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both worked on new rare vinyl release from The Smiths

Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both helped to create a rare new seven-inch release from The Smiths, as part of an upcoming Rough Trade boxset. The legendary London independent label will release its second volume of newly printed classic singles, titled ‘Rough Trade 45s: Volume 2’, on October 30. It will comprise tracks from The Fall, Aztec Camera, Mazzy Star, Scritti Politti, Robert Wyatt and more, and the boxset will be limited to just 1000 copes, released on October 30. Pre-order here. Among them is a new release from The Smiths, with ‘The Headmaster Ritual’ on the A-side, and ‘I Want The One I Can’t Have’ on the flip side. Both songs originally appeared on the band’s second album ‘Meat Is Murder’ in 1985, but they were never released as a single on Rough Trade. Now, they will be available as a single for the first time, with Morrissey and Marr both requesting the two tracks. Morrissey has also overseen the creation of the new artwork, choosing a 1939 image of the American actor Billy Halop. It follows in the tradition of The Smiths’ artwork throughout their career, with Morrissey having previously selected the likes of Truman Capote, Candy Darling, Alain Delon and Elvis Presley...