The Smiths The queen is dead ORIGINAL PRESSING! The album features iconic songs such as "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" and "Bigmouth Strikes Again". Its vintage format and original pressing makes this vinyl history. The Queen Is Dead Studio album by the Smiths Released 16 June 1986 Recorded 1985 Studio Jacob (Farnham, Surrey) RAK (London) Drone (Manchester) Genre Indie pop jangle pop alternative rock indie rock[1] post-punk[2] Length 36:48 Label Rough Trade Producer Morrissey Johnny Marr