STEPHEN WRIGHT
Stephen Wright is a British music photographer known for capturing some of the most influential moments of the late-1970s and early-1980s punk and alternative rock scene. Best recognized for his work documenting The Smiths, Wright’s photography reflects the raw emotion, style, and cultural impact of the band. His images have appeared in album artwork, magazines, and exhibitions, cementing his legacy as a key visual documentarian of modern music history.
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Signed limited edition photograph from photographer Stephen Wright.
Morrissey of The Smiths, taken at Manchester Palace Theatre in 1985.
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Signed limited edition fine art photographic print of The Smiths by Stephen Wright, the original full frame version of the iconic Salford Lads Club which was eventually cropped to fit the 12" inner sleeve of the album cover.
Taken in 1985, this iconic image of The Smiths was used on the cover of "The Queen Is Dead" album, The Smiths second LP release in June 1986. This image is part of The National Portrait Gallery Collection in London, The Manchester Art Gallery Collection and The Salford Art Gallery Collection. Due to this image, The Salford Lads Club has become a mecca for all Smiths fans worldwide who flock to replicate this truly iconic cover image.
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Signed limited edition photograph by Stephen Wright, of the original shot of the street sign used on the back of The Smiths "Strangeways Here We Come" album cover.
Shortly after the album was released, the whole sign (and it was a big one) was stolen and has never been seen since!
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Stephen Wright Print Information
Open edition C-type prints, signed by photographer.
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NOTE: Measurements quoted are paper size, with the printed image being slightly smaller to create a natural border to house the photographers signature