: After production issues with their debut, Morrissey and Johnny Marr produced this album themselves, assisted by engineer Stephen Street .
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The album's production, handled by The Smiths and John Leckie, adds to the overall sense of depth and texture. The mix is characterized by a warm, organic sound, with a focus on showcasing the band's live performance. : After production issues with their debut, Morrissey
: Features a 1967 photograph of Marine Corporal Michael Wynn during the Vietnam War. Morrissey changed the original "Make War Not Love" helmet inscription to the confrontational album title. : Features a 1967 photograph of Marine Corporal
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: Features a slap-bass line by Andy Rourke that addresses domestic violence.
Initial copies were often manufactured in Japan or by MPO in France. Earlier pressings (1985–1987) typically have no mould text around the center plastic circle. US Pressing (Sire):